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JohnB15632 12-04-2017 08:08 PM

FatMat Sound Insulation
 

Has anybody installed FatMat sound insulation in their A?

What was your success?

Is it worthwhile?

Thanks,

burner31 12-04-2017 08:20 PM

Re: FatMat Sound Insulation
 

I'm putting insulation in my car this winter, bought mine at Lowe's.

1955cj5 12-04-2017 08:56 PM

Re: FatMat Sound Insulation
 

I bought some of this from Bert's..

https://parts.modelastore.com/show_Product.asp?ID=4943

I added it inside both doors and on the quarter panels.

I think there was a big improvement not only in noise but it made the whole cab feel more solid.

I bought more and will eventually add it to the rear panels behind the seats.

Randy

slammin 12-05-2017 01:21 AM

Re: FatMat Sound Insulation
 

Since the interior is out of my 29 Tudor, I am considering this type of product. One thing that concerns me. There is no weather seal between the door and door glass. How will the sound deadener be affected by water? How will affect the doors ability to dry out after a rain or car washing?

Dollar Bill 12-05-2017 06:13 AM

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A more affordable alternative would be Peel & Stick Roofing At Lowe's

I think this is what Burner31 is referring to?

Jacksonlll 12-05-2017 06:37 AM

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From a corrosion stand point, you don't want anything in your door that will hold water. Dense stick-on would be OK.
If you try to insulate under the floor boards, be sure to do it in a way that you can work on the car without removing all the insulation. I have seen people cover everything and it takes all day to get the boards out when you have to.

desotoguy 12-05-2017 07:22 AM

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I think the "Peal and Stick" product will provide a measure of sound deadening to a vehicle, but very little insulating value. Used it in my 31 coupe along with a foil backed fiber insulation material. Haven't gotten to the doors and floors yet, but some very good points for these areas has been pointed out here.

old31 12-05-2017 07:55 AM

Re: FatMat Sound Insulation
 

Probably the best is Dynamat, but expensive.

http://www.dynamat.com/brands/dynamat-xtreme/

I have used HomeDepos peel and stick and it does make a difference.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/E-O-12-i...V516/100028603

slammin 12-05-2017 12:36 PM

Re: FatMat Sound Insulation
 

Made my normal frustrating stop at local Home Depot this morning looking for the self adhesive duct wrap mentioned above. Their computers said they have it, but nobody could find it! If you need something smaller than a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood, good luck.

Dollar Bill 12-05-2017 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by slammin (Post 1561353)
Made my normal frustrating stop at local Home Depot this morning looking for the self adhesive duct wrap mentioned above. Their computers said they have it, but nobody could find it! If you need something smaller than a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood, good luck.

I think Home Depot stopped carrying it - Not even available online.

msmaron 12-05-2017 04:33 PM

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here you go....Got it on Amazon.

Ted Duke 12-05-2017 05:38 PM

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Try Lowe's. They have employees that are NOT all owners, but they know where things are in Virginia.

GPierce 12-05-2017 08:16 PM

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I used this on all surfaces below the windows as well as the metal floor pan.

https://www.fatmat.com/shop/rattle-t...-included-6586

I installed it when the body was primed. We then painted all of the interior and the Rattle Trap as well as the fire wall insulator. The look good in their matching body color.
It does a great job of killing the harmonic body booms

CarlG 12-05-2017 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by old31 (Post 1561245)
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I have used HomeDepos peel and stick and it does make a difference.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/E-O-12-i...V516/100028603

Quote:

Originally Posted by slammin (Post 1561353)
Made my normal frustrating stop at local Home Depot this morning looking for the self adhesive duct wrap mentioned above. Their computers said they have it, but nobody could find it! If you need something smaller than a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood, good luck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dollar Bill (Post 1561390)
I think Home Depot stopped carrying it - Not even available online.

9 in stock at Anchorage,Alaska Aisle 33, Bay 024 $18.77 each

Dollar Bill 12-06-2017 03:56 AM

Re: FatMat Sound Insulation
 

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Originally Posted by Dollar Bill https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/hamb/...s/viewpost.gif
I think Home Depot stopped carrying it - Not even available online.

9 in stock at Anchorage,Alaska Aisle 33, Bay 024 $18.77 each

To clarify, I was referring to the 36" wide roofing product mentioned in post #5.

TRP 12-06-2017 07:02 AM

Re: FatMat Sound Insulation
 

I have.used Dynamat ove4 the years. I like to warm it up with a heat gun as Im applying it. I use a little wooden wallpaper seam roller to get it laid down nice and even. You dont need to coat the entire panel.


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