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So I figured it's time for me to start my thread.
I'm a bit picky with my Accord and I really want to reduce the road noise from my car. I'm convinced its the vibrations caused from the road that's resonating throughout the car body and creating noise. Also, another big thing is I'm on a super tight budget which doesn't help. So I'm putting my best foot forward and trying to come up with a creative and yet effective way to lessen road noise in my car.
My current products of choice:
1. USEAL USA Band 6 in. Aluminum Foil Self-Adhesive Repair Tape-8872AF6 - The Home Depot
2. Frost King E/O 12 in. x 15 ft. Self-Stick Foam/Foil Duct Insulation-FV516 - The Home Depot
Here's where I think I need the most insulation:
1. Floorboard. This is where I believe most of my noise is coming from. If you have good senses, you actually can feel the floor vibration as you drive. I'm hoping with some good insulation I can cut down on this vibration which in turn will reduce the noise.
2. Trunk. I've heard everyone say a TON of noise comes from the truck. I believe it so I'm working on a way to insulate that also.
3. Doors. Unfortunately this one is tricky. The USEAL insulation is asphalt based adhesive and butyl rubber. Its very sticky and can smell some in high heat. I'm a bit worried if I deaden the outter door panel that I will get asphalt smell which will be a big killer. I've used frost king on my passenger door and I hardly notice a difference.
I know I'm in need of 3 things for killing noise:
1. Deadener
2. MLV
3. CCF/OCF
I'm concentrating on deadening first then I'll move on to the others if I 1. Have the $$$ and 2. feel(hear) it's needed.
Progress so far:
I'm working on the truck today. I really want to pull the side carpet and get the wheel wells but I haven't had time yet.
Trunk
Before:
After:
Floorboards
I will keep everyone updated on my progress since this is a WIP.
I'm a bit picky with my Accord and I really want to reduce the road noise from my car. I'm convinced its the vibrations caused from the road that's resonating throughout the car body and creating noise. Also, another big thing is I'm on a super tight budget which doesn't help. So I'm putting my best foot forward and trying to come up with a creative and yet effective way to lessen road noise in my car.
My current products of choice:
1. USEAL USA Band 6 in. Aluminum Foil Self-Adhesive Repair Tape-8872AF6 - The Home Depot
2. Frost King E/O 12 in. x 15 ft. Self-Stick Foam/Foil Duct Insulation-FV516 - The Home Depot
Here's where I think I need the most insulation:
1. Floorboard. This is where I believe most of my noise is coming from. If you have good senses, you actually can feel the floor vibration as you drive. I'm hoping with some good insulation I can cut down on this vibration which in turn will reduce the noise.
2. Trunk. I've heard everyone say a TON of noise comes from the truck. I believe it so I'm working on a way to insulate that also.
3. Doors. Unfortunately this one is tricky. The USEAL insulation is asphalt based adhesive and butyl rubber. Its very sticky and can smell some in high heat. I'm a bit worried if I deaden the outter door panel that I will get asphalt smell which will be a big killer. I've used frost king on my passenger door and I hardly notice a difference.
I know I'm in need of 3 things for killing noise:
1. Deadener
2. MLV
3. CCF/OCF
I'm concentrating on deadening first then I'll move on to the others if I 1. Have the $$$ and 2. feel(hear) it's needed.
Progress so far:
I'm working on the truck today. I really want to pull the side carpet and get the wheel wells but I haven't had time yet.
Trunk
Before:


After:


Floorboards


I will keep everyone updated on my progress since this is a WIP.