F1fan Neutral Newbie December 13, 2006 Share December 13, 2006 Find my engine note a little too audible, would like to soundproof my bonnet. Any bros here has got your bonnet soundproofed either through i) DIY ii) Done at accessories shop to share the effectiveness and best material to consider? For those who DIY, some pics would go a long way. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garlic 1st Gear December 13, 2006 Share December 13, 2006 (edited) I got 10mm 3ft*4ft Superlon sheets and adhesive from Asiatic. The 10mm sheet and adhesive cost S$7.60 each, I did not check the price of the other sizes. There is not much reduction in noise in fact, the main purpose of insulating the bonnet is for paint protection. More info http://www.asiaticgroup.com.sg/group/asiat...ell_tubing.html Sizes avaliable http://www.superlon.com.my/insul-Standardsizes.html Contact 152, Owen Road Singapore 218945 Tel + 65 6293 1958 Fax + 65 6292 6066 Email [email protected] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Edited December 13, 2006 by Garlic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbes187 3rd Gear December 13, 2006 Share December 13, 2006 (edited) Bonnet SP will have minimal effect on blocking noise into cabin. To effectively block engine noise you will need to do firewall SP which is a hell of a job... Need to remove dashboard etc to do a good job Personally I DIY 4 doors (3 layers of bitumen + Armaflex), boot well (same 3 layers) floor pan (1 layer bitumen and 1 layer Armaflex) and wheel arcs. Bonnet I used heat absorbing material... More for paint protection too... Some pics of materials used... If you want pics of actual SP process let me know... Edited December 13, 2006 by Hobbes187 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garlic 1st Gear December 13, 2006 Share December 13, 2006 That roll of bitumen looks familar to the one I'm using, got it from Mav? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbes187 3rd Gear December 13, 2006 Share December 13, 2006 Where else to get it cheap, good and so much! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1fan Neutral Newbie December 13, 2006 Author Share December 13, 2006 Thanks for the comments. Quite keen to look at wheel arches/fender soundproofing too. Difficult to DIY? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbes187 3rd Gear December 13, 2006 Share December 13, 2006 Depends on your car... What car u driving? Personally I feel boot well SP did the most help for me in reducing noise when crossing humps and speed stripes... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garlic 1st Gear December 13, 2006 Share December 13, 2006 Hehehe agreed, enjoy DIY'ing over the weekends and besides, I will get to know the car better. Think I need another 1/2 roll very soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garlic 1st Gear December 13, 2006 Share December 13, 2006 Really depends on your car and whether you have a bodykit installed. For my case, removing the 'banana leaf' was pretty tricky due to the frontlip and sideskirt. My factory soundproofing for the wheel arch is just a simple piece of sponge material. Added multiple layers of bitumen and foam to both wheel arches, make sure you clean them with thinner before pastingl; its really dirty in there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbes187 3rd Gear December 13, 2006 Share December 13, 2006 I got the 10m roll... enough for the doors, boot and floor... I think boot area helps a lot especially for small hatchback like mine What car you driving Garlic? I agree the satisfaction of doing it myself far outweighs the sweat, time and effort put into it... Easily can spend the whole day in the MSCP doing this Some more pics... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garlic 1st Gear December 13, 2006 Share December 13, 2006 (edited) Nicely done! Driving a Rio '06 HB. I used the aluminium backed ones my doors, 3 layers inside and another 3 outisde, pretty easy to work with except for the sharp edges. The plastic backed one is really value for money for horizontal surfaces. Used RaamMat doe my floorpan before I found Mav's contact. Yep, I too can spend the entire day getting my fingers black and sticky. Edited December 13, 2006 by Garlic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1fan Neutral Newbie December 13, 2006 Author Share December 13, 2006 (edited) wow, u guys are good. have the guts to dismantle and remove car parts, lots of patience and good workmanship. Edited December 13, 2006 by F1fan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbes187 3rd Gear December 13, 2006 Share December 13, 2006 (edited) Bro your door looks very much like mine... I used cable hunter aluminium backed ones for the doors + 3 layers of Armaflex. The aluminium are really sharp so I wear gloves Love the solid sound of the closing doors now Think I've done all I can for the SP as I dont plan to do the roof... Where else you gonna do with the next 1/2 roll? My next sound reduction mod will be quiet tires -- Hankook V8RS Edited December 13, 2006 by Hobbes187 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbes187 3rd Gear December 13, 2006 Share December 13, 2006 You can do it also... Just take patience, time and passion Anyway wot car you're driving and hows the stock SP? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defelio Neutral Newbie December 13, 2006 Share December 13, 2006 Bro got pics share leh. I also using Cable Hunter. Armaflex is the pic GARLIC showed in the 2nd post right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defelio Neutral Newbie December 13, 2006 Share December 13, 2006 Bro, wat did u used to clean off the sticky gooey stuff that holds the plastic cover? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garlic 1st Gear December 13, 2006 Share December 13, 2006 Thinner and WD40 works for me. :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garlic 1st Gear December 13, 2006 Share December 13, 2006 Thats Superlon, cheaper than Armaflex. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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