So you've decided you want some auto sound dampening products - but dont know where to begin to get your car noise levels down. Well here's a little guide to get you started on your car noise reduction project:

First and foremost – you want Damplifier Pro. The first step in any automotive sound deadening project is using a Constraint Layer Vibration Damper - CLD.  Apply one of our foil backed CLD sound deadening mats to automotive sheet metal to destroy resonance that leads to unwanted road, engine and exhaust noise.  Per square foot our Damplifier mats give you more sound deadening material for your dollar than any other auto insulation company out there. When it comes to constraint layer damping mats, nothing compares! Damplifier Pro’s primary function is for a quieter ride since it stops the resonance – however, it does also have good thermal insulation properties.

After Damping the automotive vibrations and cars structure borne noise with our Damplifier Pro CLD sound deadener mats, you can move on to the next problem; airborne noise. Our Luxury Liner Pro series MLV noise barriers block out the noise that automotive vibration damping mats are unable to handle. If you’re looking to achieve luxury car silence and automotive acoustic comfort, apply a layer of our Luxury Liner Pro MLV noise barrier mats on top of your Damplifier Pro CLD vibration damper to create tomb like silence. Luxury Liner Pro is not only used as a noise barrier, though this is its primary function – it is also a great thermal insulator.

Lastly, if you have the budget for it, you may wish to look at your Thermal Insulation. Apply Thermal Block on the engine side of the firewall, or under the car, above the exhaust for the ultimate in pre-cabin heat treatment. For best acoustical results using this product, first apply a layer of our Damplifier Pro vibration mat or Spectrum / Spectrum Sludge, on the engine side of the firewall, and then apply this product on top of it to keep the heat out.

Also, if vibrations and resonance are a problem in your car, also remember that applying a second layer of Damplifier Pro on top of your first layer almost triples the benefits! Also, you can use Spectrum and Spectrum Sludge for those hard to reach area’s where a sheet wouldn’t work as well such as wheel wells and the floor pan. Spectrum/Sludge is like Damplifier Pro as it dampens vibrations.
I always tell my clients that they shouldn’t be afraid of buying too much Damplifier Pro as they can always apply a second layer (or even a third layer) on the focus problem areas (doors and then floor, also boot if you have a powerful subwoofer) should they have a few sheets left over.

In closing, the two main questions you have to ask yourself is: (i) What is my budget; and (ii) What am I trying to accomplish. Some are just looking to get rid of some resonance, others are looking for a complete overhaul and aiming for that luxury car experience. Whatever you decide, we’re here to try and help get you the best possible results that fit around your budget – so if you have any further questions – please do not hesitate to ask!