Sound deadening for speaker upgrade project.

[Snowbird]

Researching the speaker upgrade project many have done.

For those that have added sound deadening in the front doors and panels, what have you used and how much is required to purchase?

Where did you purchase it and if online could you please post a link.

Also, if anyone is familiar with a roofing product called Grace Ice and Water Shield, do you think that would be effective? It is a rubber type membrane @1/16" thick with a super sticky backing. Asking because I may have some left from a project.

Thanks!

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[LM42]

I used Soundskinz on mine at the recommendation of one of the MotorTrend journos. I bought from Amazon. I think I bought the smaller of the two rolls you can get. That was just enough for all 4 doors and just a little left over.

 

[colinl]

Amazon Basics Sound Deadener. I got the 14x10 kit which has 10 pieces. This was more than to do the doors, anything reasonable in the rear bench area, but didn't try to cover every surface.

It's a heck of a lot cheaper than Dynamat. It would be hard to test it without multiple vehicles with the same or at least very similar sound systems. It definitely reduced resonance.

 

[twolane]

We used to use Gracie back in the day when we were broke.
Works, but not as well as MLV. It’s been a long time, but I recall putting a couple of layers down.
I’ve used deadskin before with good results.
I have a couple of boxes of Noico to put in the Maverick before it gets cold again. Good reviews, decent price.
Noico 80 mil 10 sqft car Sound deadening mat, Butyl Automotive Sound Deadener, Audio Noise Insulation and dampening https://a.co/d/gA3tGjG

 

[Canuck23]

I just installed some Boom Mat that I had kicking around with my new speaker upgrade front and back and it sounds really good.

 

[scorlite]

Hey everyone! I just found this forum and thread on my search to install sound deadening in my new maverick, but I'm waiting for the weather to get warmer. I'm wondering if anyone can add more about the end results in their similar projects. My goal is to do this once and do it right. While I have found a few sound deadening installation guides, sound deadening test results, and sound deadener selection guides online, I'm interested in hearing about unique approaches and solutions others have found. Appreciate any help!


Edit: I ended up finding some really good reading material on the subject.

Sound Deadener Products - Reference Information & Guide
Sound Deadening Material Buyers Guide
Sound Deadening Material Testing Results

 

[wax87]

Researching the speaker upgrade project many have done.

For those that have added sound deadening in the front doors and panels, what have you used and how much is required to purchase?

Where did you purchase it and if online could you please post a link.

Also, if anyone is familiar with a roofing product called Grace Ice and Water Shield, do you think that would be effective? It is a rubber type membrane @1/16" thick with a super sticky backing. Asking because I may have some left from a project.

Thanks!

I used Kilmat, I bought a whole box and did a lot more than just the doors

 

[svllcn]

Hey everyone! I just found this forum and thread on my search to install sound deadening in my new maverick, but I'm waiting for the weather to get warmer. I'm wondering if anyone can add more about the end results in their similar projects. My goal is to do this once and do it right. While I have found a few sound deadening installation guides, sound deadening test results, and sound deadener selection guides online, I'm interested in hearing about unique approaches and solutions others have found. Appreciate any help!


Edit: I ended up finding some really good reading material on the subject.

Sound Deadener Products - Reference Information & Guide
Sound Deadening Material Buyers Guide
Sound Deadening Material Testing Results

What did you end up doing to your mav for sound deadening?

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