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Sound Deadening

Treatments for vibration control, noise mitigation or maximizing SPL

  1. Started by Budah93,

    i'm about to buy some sds. Should i put CLD Tiles on the door then cover them up with the MLV? And how many cld tiles will i need to door 4 doors and the hatch lid? I need help ASAP!!!

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  2. Started by shadowm891,

    hi everyone have a question. i just spent last weekend installing dynamate extreme in my 01 kia sportage to get rid of my rattles due to a small budget which made a big difference but i am still getting rattle in my doors and my hatch. and i was wondering if using some spray on sound deadening help even more.

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  3. We currently have some great B Stock Damplifier and Damplifier Pro on the shelves of the Second Skin warehouse......Check it out here http://store.secondskinaudio.com/specials-sale and get your hands on some of this discounted sound deadening gold before it is gone again!!! Same great quality product as our well known throughout the world Damplifier/Damplifier Pro A Stock just some mostly cosmetic flaws like wrinkles, rolled edges, +/- 25% thickness variances as it is the set up material for our large Damplifier runs. At 30% off its' A Stock counter part it will go fast so get yours soon. Second Skin For The Win!!!

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  4. Started by juan,

    I have an 02 gmc extended cab truck. Im currently running two AQHDC3 10s powered by an saz3000d and will be installing a sax100.4 later. Right now im getting lots of roof flex and rattling. Was curious which I should get if only running the amount of said power? Also how many layers and where.

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  5. Started by Mr.jaundurfle,

    If my port and sub are firing foward into the car from the trunk and sealed off, is there any benefit sound-wise to putting sound deadening material in the trunk? I am on a budget and have some second skin, I just want to know if I should deaden the trunk or the inside of my car first. The box I have built has to be put together in the trunk because it is bigger than the trunk opening, so once it is in it is really in. I have a 15" XCON being powered by a DC 5.0K at 2 ohms (2300 watts nominal). Should I deaden the trunk or concentrate on the interior of the car, best bang for my buck? Thank you for your help.

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  6. Started by ncc74656,

    what are peoples go to's for damping exhaust noise and engine/valve train noise? i have already done the firewall and trans tunnel but I'm also looking to mute things at the source a bit. the high temp of the engine bay is the hurdle i think. id also like to do something to keep the heat from the manifolds, turbos, and exaust from anything else.

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  7. Started by Second Skin,

    Check out the new sound deadening package offered by Second Skin Insulation…..customers have spoken and we have responded with a great new Damplifier Pro Build Pack that will ship to any state in the great USA for under $15 in 2-3 business days (Canada/Mexico is $47 & most anywhere else in the world is $69 must call in to place International Order). This awesome new Damplifier Pro Build Pack is offered in multiple options for small to medium sized builds of: 10 sqft/20 sqft/25 sqft/25 sqft + Wooden Roller. Get your hands on a high quality 100% American made butyl rubber sound deadener quicker with great 2-3 business day shipping and you’ll even save some cash on …

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  8. Started by argenis69,

    Hi, I have a 2002 Nissan Maxima, I see lots of people taking about the Sound Deadening the front doors, which mine have 6.5 speakers, and telling me that will help my install, etc... I would like to see some experienced opinions on this and if possible what type, what amount and which brand do you recommend?(the less expensive the better) Thank you.

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  9. We always love hearing back from customers (or professional installers in this case) and sharing their results. Nothing beats real world testing of great American made noise & heat insulation products. Bruce at HCA has some awesome data he shared with us via email and we are passing it along. Using Damplifier Pro to clean up the structure borne sound in his clients Mitsubishi Evo has greatly decreased the noise level which will greatly increase the amount of music you are able to hear or just to enjoy a more quiet trip down the road on daily commutes. Always insist on high quality American made sound insulation products....Second Skin For The Win!!!

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  10. I have a 08 Impala and when I had my Icon 12 on a 1200D, the bumper rattled like crazy. I had two layers of Raamat on the trunk outer skin. It seems like there is a piece of plastic or something smacking the frame behind the bumper and causing most of the rattle. Just wondering if anyone has fixed this issue. I have an Xcon 15 coming and it will be on 2000w~ and I know it will be a little worse. Any help is appreciated.

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  11. Started by blowthemup,

    Is he still around? I sent him an email over a week ago and haven't heard back from him yet.

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  12. Started by Budah93,

    I have a 99 durango with the overhead console that has the sunglasses holder and it rattles like crazy on the high notes. I was wondering if any of you guys have any suggestions on how to tackle this problem. Thanks

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  13. Started by Second Skin,

    HOORAY it has finally arrived from our factory. After 6 months of testing and marketing, Second Skin "Damp Rope" American made butyl Damplifier rope is now available and shipping out today!!! Always Insist on the Best, Second Skin Insulation Click HERE to order and read about the product. Now that is some sexy Damp Rope!!! 3/8" x 15' Damplifier Butyl Rope $9.59 found under tools and accessories on our website get some with this weekend’s Labor Day Sale discounts starting Friday through Monday. First EVER Damp Rope boxed up and shipping out to Anthony G. in Kent, Washington. Enjoy and congrats on being the first ever customer to order the awesome American made …

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  14. anyone layer up their roof ? and how many layers thick ??

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  15. Started by DeafIam,

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carpet-Floor-Door-Pad-Double-wall-sound-deadener-16-x25-roll-insulation-reducer-/330778252075?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d03eb932b&vxp=mtr#ht_1150wt_1139 this make an insane difference? it isn't badly priced if so.

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  16. I have a 2017 Chrysler 200 and I have had it for a couple of months now. Before I had a 2012 ford fusion SEL but I just had one sub and not as big as a setup in my veichle and it never rattled before for me. I got into a really bad accident somebody hit me going 65 mph and I was crippled and couldn't walk for a while so that car got totalled, but this is my new one the Chrysler 200 limited and I got a new set of subs and amp too. Some bigger stuff bigger amp 2 subs now but theres some rattling in the inside like where say you'd put some Sunglasses in, in a compartment that's on the top of the car roof area and the lights in the middle of the windshield that area. Otherwis…

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  17. Started by CrownVic,

    So ive got several rolls of this, and im considering selling it on the forums, but I figured Id try and post here to see if its something people would be interested in buying. Ive already used it in several places in my car, and I use it daily at work, its a quality product. http://www.kasonind.com/index.php/products/fabrication_supplies/7513_tacky_tape/ http://www.schneemorehead.com/pdf-sm/SM5227TDS.pdf

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  18. Started by graydodge14,

    Im about to redo my dodge ram 1500. I will be tearing out all carpet, seats, etc and deadning as much as i can. Right now i just have dynamats on all 4 doors and my back walls. I maybe want to add to the doors with something just dont know what? I bought the speaker pad things that go behind the speakers in the door but that is all so far. For the floor i wanna out some deadner down at least and maybe some type of mat or something, can anyone give me some direction in these areas?

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  19. Started by Julian,

    Just in case no one has seen, Don over at SDS is having a sale as of 10/20/2013.

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  20. Started by trpkkd,

    I have a 03 ford explorer that I'm planning on doing a full build on soon hopefully over the winter. I have a seasonal job so I'm free all winter. I want to do this the right way so I figured I would start with sound deadening. I think I'm going to go with second skin damplifier but I'm unsure about how much I will need to order. I think I will do the roof and the doors rear hatch included. Does anyone know approximately how many sq. feet I would need?

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  21. Started by Budah93,

    I was wondering what you guys have heard about Secondskins Damplifier Pro? I plan on ordering the door kit this weekend

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  22. Started by MikeMartel,

    Alright, obviously this isnt very possible but i want to cut out as much rattle as possible. I already have a single layer of Dynamat and its not working. My rear bumper is rattling like crazy, trunk is rattling, rear-quarter panel basically everything from the C-Panel back. Iv been looking into SDS, a good cost effective choice. Im guessing my best bet is MLV tile but im not really sure if ill need anything else? Also, iv heard to eliminate quarter panel rattle is to use a shaped piece of MDF and spray foam. Tell me what you think. Total noob when it comes to deadening. Help me out.

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  23. Steve Meade, Exo, and other friends making it on the Science channel "What Could Possibly Go Wrong" and a sweet Team Second Skin cameo 3 times in the video during the window explosions.......Second Skin For The Win!!! Over Built to Over Perform!!! CHECK IT OUT

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  24. Started by pmureika,

    I have a jeep liberty 2009. The picture is of the door which has aa solid plastic liner. Where do I need to put sound deadening material on the plastic or the metal of the door?

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  25. Started by MalibuOn22s,

    72 sq foot total http://img821.imageshack.us/g/17294310150098226119344.jpg/

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