Dynamat ?

[bpossel]

What is a good source to buy this stuff?

Is this still recommended for sound proofing under the carpet?

What is recommended to reduce heat, and noise?

I just pulled out all of my carpet and all of the thick silver backed padding.  In doing this I also ended up pulling out all of the tar-like stuff that was originally applied to the floors.  Alot of it pulled up with the silver stuff.  Sort of broke apart... so I went ahead and removed the rest with a putty knife..

Now I have nice metal floors...  and no rust. Huraah!

I want to do this right, so what is recommended?

Thanks!!!
Bob



bpossel  (Memphis, TN.)
'71 280SL  /  '97 E320

[hauser]

Just rember when appling the Dynamat not to cover up the carpet snaps!

1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.

[Markus]

I found Summit Racing to have the most attractive price for foil backed Dynamat.

[jsaylor]

bob,

I used plain dynamat 12" squares, self sticking, AFTER epoxy priming floors.  Sound great, no real heat issues, easy.  Have my new square weave installed, quite thrilled.

Jim Saylor
Kauai, Hawaii
'65 230SL

[CraigD]

I reviewed the Dynamat listings on the Summit Racing website... what thickness is right for the floor beneath carpet?  I see .067"/.070" thickness listed, but that seems to thin... and the other thickness I see is 0.75", which seems too thick...



Craig
'70 280SL Euro, Manual,  Leather
Silver/Black

 

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bpossel

You should be able to get the dynamat at most any of the custom audio installers.  I believe I bought some in the audio section at Best Buy the last time I needed it.  I am not sure how the prices compare with Summit or others.  Just check around.  I am sure you can find it in Memphis.  

Also, I have seen some articles that touted a spray on product called Lizard Skin.  It supposedly has excellent heat and sound insulation qualities, and is relatively easy to apply.  I intend to look into it the next time I have a need for insulation.

Anyway good luck on whatever You decide to use.

Iverson

[bpossel]

Thanks Everyone!

I found Dynamat Xtreme at Curcuit City to be the lowest price in my area.  Will pick it up today.  5 sheets for $139.  Each sheet is 18"x39" (packaged as a "trunk kit" for car audio).
Thanks again!

bpossel  (Memphis, TN.)
'71 280SL  /  '97 E320