i want cleaner car audio

[jimcherokee]

maybe this is actually XJ tech but i didnt wanna get in any trouble. but anyways, i was wondering if there were any suggustions for cutting down on the rattles (not the vibrations themselves but the noise of the plastic rattling as a result). i'm basicly trying to make my sound cleaner, without spending all of the $$$ for dynamat. however, if you've done this and are happy with it lemme know, because i guess it could be worth it. thanks.

 

[Lou]

After much time in an attempt to do the same, turning up the volume turned out be be the best resolution for me.

The problem is(in my case) that there are so many sources.

I tried felt between squeekey panels, and liberal amount of grease on door-lock linkages.

It helped, but I couldn't get them all.

 

[Beej]

Dynamat extreme is a good product, but is outrageously expensive compared to other makes.

I'm like you in that I started on this road to quiet the inside of my vehicle to help on trips and the like. I got the idea after driving my mother's Infiniti Q45 on a long road trip. It was like being in a private little space capsule. You get in and close the door and the world outside disappears...

After reading this guy's website of comparisons, I chose to purchase a liquid product for a few reasons. First off, its much cheaper than the mats. I only spent 90.00 on a single gallon of liquid and it will easily do the entire vehicle. The mats cost at least double that and are considerably more labor intensive. Secondly, its available in many locations, West Marine being a notable chain.

I purchased Silent Running's SR500. It rolls or brushes on easily, but does require time to cure. Its easy to apply.

I have been going at my Jeep little by little over the last couple of months and have noticed a dramatic increase in sound clarity from my cheap stereo and much quieter atmosphere in the vehicle.

I started with the doors, painting the interiors and then the exterior surface that faces inside the door trim. I also coated the trim itself and then removed the factory sound deadener padding and replaced it with neoprene foam rubber that I contact cemented in place. I plan to do the hatch next and then all of the rear including the wheelwells as well as all floorboards, firewall and then all of the air vent tubing inside the dash.

I plan also to apply more undercoating in the wheelwells to assist in deadening the sound. I totally recommend this to anyone who's willing to undertake it. The difference is bloody amazing...

:thumbup:

 

[GSequoia]

Another thing to consider is any interior trim plastic that produces a rattle can be insulated as well. Look around for foam with an adhesive backing, cut to fit at the joints, and slip it in. (obviously you'll need to think about the process first and only hit the joints that rattle, no need to go crazy).

 

[JohnX]

I too had this problem. I think the real solution is to get rid of the vibrations. In my case it would mean losing my poly motor mounts and going back to stock exhaust. I decided to buy a tow vehicle instead, and not worry about noises while I'm on the trail.

 

[jimcherokee]

yeah the kicker for me was when i got in my friend's hyundai and his sound was cleaner. i was like 'what the fuck. ive gotta fix this!'

thanks for your help. i'll definetly look into that liquid stuff. i'm probably just gonna start with the doors, and if it doesnt make a big enough difference i'll go further. and im definetly gonna put something under the dash, because that rattles also. thanks again.