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What is the best way to reduce road noise?
Also looking for something that will reduce the heat coming through the undercarriage. I know there are sprays and adhesive liners. But I'm not sure which direction to go. I want to do it myself... although I've never done it before. Any suggestions/preferences for method and products?

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Asked on: August 29, 2008 02:24

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TheRipper (2 months ago)
Lots of good ways. First start at the source. Wrap you headers and pipes back with Thermotec header wrap. This may shorten the life of the header, but do it anyway. Then start with some of the heat reflective materials that they offer. Depending on what's going on in the undercarrige you also can make simple metal heat shields that are very effective. These will do a huge amount to reduce heat. If still bad, attack from the top layer. Pull carpeting and make sure you have some insulated mat under the carpeting. You can get this from Thermo-Tec too I think. Other companies make the same sort of products (Dynamat), just familiar with them. Last thing, and I have not tried, but others seem to have good results are products like Lizardskin. It is a paint on product, but seems to have some good feed back when I last was looking into using it. One thing to also watch out for in the inside stick on materials is water collection which can lead to rust. Paint on doesn't have it as bad.
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chevelle69 (2 months ago)
Cool. I didn't even consider the header wrap. I'll definitely do that. I'll look into the Lizardskin product as well. Sounds like a better option given this old car. I didn't know about the rust potential with the adhesive materials. Thanks Ripper.
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TheRipper (2 months ago)
I was mainly focused on heat removal, but I think Dynamat has a good following for sound damping and absorption, don't know about the heat issues.
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Motor8rMatt (2 months ago)
I agree for the most part. LizardSkin is a great spray on solution with excellent fire-retartant properties. LizardSkin can also be sanded and will turn hard like a spray on bedliner. For an older car, I would use Lizard skin under the car on the body and inner fenders. In the car, I would use a mat product with an aluminum foil backing. Dynamat Xtreme, in my opinion, is the best product. I've used it many times. Cascade audio also have several very good sound/thermal reduction products.
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BUQUICK (2 months ago)
Last night my wife installed Dynamat Xtreme over the entire floor pan of our '67 Buick GS convertible in an effort to reduce heat and noise in the interior. The product is easy to install but I recommend that you wear gloves since the foil backing will give you cuts similar to paper cuts if you aren't careful. The material cost was about $210 and added 24 lbs to the weight of the car. I'll post pictures later and let you know if we notice a difference after we drive the car this weekend.
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chevelle69 (2 months ago)
Thanks for the advice BUQUICK. would definitely like to see the finished product and your thoughts after the drive.
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BUQUICK (2 months ago)
These pictures are not the best but they will give you an idea of the Dynamat. It's only .070" thick so it won't affect the fit of any interior parts.
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gamera (2 months ago)
I put down dynamat xtreme in a 65 mustang and you definitely need gloves. That foil top is a pain in the, er, fingers. Worked great though. I also tried dynamat original and it sucked. Don't waste your time. You need a heat gun, its not as effective as Xtreme and is heavier. Dynamat Xtreme is the way to go inside the car.
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bwmtnbiker (about 1 month ago)
Well how much dynamat did you need to buy for the whole floor of your 65 mustang.
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gamera (about 1 month ago)
That's tough to say since you can cover a lot or a little. If you're going to do the doors and floors, get at least one Dynamat Bulk Pak. If you're also going to do under the headliner and sides of the trunk and/or behind rear seat quarter trim (where the wheel housings are), then I'd get two Bulk Paks. Just start with the doors and all the places you can access easily, like the trunk, firewall and under the rear seats and buy more if you need it.
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