Dynamatting

[thewalrus]

I wasn't sure whether this would be better placed in Custom Audio or here, but I figured that Repair gets more traffic.

I have an 89 Festiva L, 4 speed, etc. etc.

I'm going to remove the shoddy old carpet and replace it with a rubber flooring. Underneath, I plan on giving the floor pan a liberal coating in a sound deadener of some kind.

I was planning on using Dynamat, but I thought I would see if anyone has any other suggestions before I did so. Also, any hints or tricks would be most welcome.

And if anyone has done it before and has a suggestion as to how much Dynamat I might need, that would be appreciated too.

[houseofreggae]

Re: Dynamatting

MFM window wrap.

[Guest]

Dynamat = Expensive.. Your paying for the name.
BrownBread=Not as Expensive but not inexpensive.
MFM Window Wrap = Inexpensive and works, but wasn't meant for this application.

[mattswabb]

What about using a roll in bed liner? Would this work?

I used the MFM wrap on my BP car. It took 2 evenings to do the car and it was a bit of work. I've never used any of the other products so I can't compare to them.

[PaulLehr]

Where can I get the MFM window wrap. Ive looked around at Home Depot and never found the stuff.

[mattswabb]

Google it, they had a site when I did mine and it showed the locations of their distributors.

[thewalrus]

Which window wrap is it? there seem to be a couple of different types, such as Flex, PSX20, and Butyl.

[thewalrus]

the website, by the way, is:

https://www.mfmbp.com

but, the window wrap is a hundred dollars or more, depending on which type you get.

[mattswabb]

I still have some left at home, I'll check what I used tonight unless someone else chimes in with the answer.

[PaulLehr]

The price on that site is for a carton of the stuff thats 3 or 4 full rolls

[thewalrus]

Is there a place we can get smaller amounts?

How well does this stuff work, anyway?

[mattswabb]

Here's what I have

[Guest]

http://www.abcsupply.com/

seach for window wrap I used 2- 6" x 100' rolls

http://www.fordfestiva.com/members/Technostiva/sound_dampening.htm

[FestYboy]

i've been having good luck with Great Stuff expanding foam for those hollow areas and around the joints at body pannels. it deadens any resonance and doesn't weigh anything. cheapest place i found it was Wal-Mart, they also have cheaper alternatives, but look for something that won't shrink and will remain flexable.