Replacing interior on a 98 ws6
Replacing interior on a 98 ws6 I don't like the charcoal/grayish color that the stock 98 bodies came with so I'm replacing it with a ebony/black carpet. Now that i have the carpet off, i thought it would be a good idea of adding sound deadener. The previous owner added a small sub and amp in the trunk but i hardly ever play my music loud. Im doing it mostly cis I'm going duals soon.
My question is will sound deadener increase the temperature inside the cabin. I live in the dessert and it gets really really hot in the summer. Id rather live with the sound than add heat inside the car.
I was reading about some deadeners having some sort of asphalt glue and that makes them hotter. Any experiences with this? Is there some sort of deadener that won't drip or increase temps?
Thanks
Im also going to be painting the interior plastics with SEM paint to match the black. Might have some parts hydrodipped to give it a carbon fiber look too. Ill post pics as i do this.
My question is will sound deadener increase the temperature inside the cabin. I live in the dessert and it gets really really hot in the summer. Id rather live with the sound than add heat inside the car.
I was reading about some deadeners having some sort of asphalt glue and that makes them hotter. Any experiences with this? Is there some sort of deadener that won't drip or increase temps?
Thanks
Im also going to be painting the interior plastics with SEM paint to match the black. Might have some parts hydrodipped to give it a carbon fiber look too. Ill post pics as i do this.
Last edited by WhiteBird00; Nov 19, 2013 at 07:03 AM. Reason: Merge consecutive posts
Well many deaderners also act as temperature insulators. If you want the good stuff and can afford it, get Dynamat Xtreme. Light, no smell, not asphalt based and very good adhesion.
At about half the price of Dynamat, I personally went with FatMat Rattletrap XXX but I live in the Northwest so we don't usually see temps high enough to make asphalt-based deaderners want to peel off, even though it's been tested to hold at over 150*+.
At about half the price of Dynamat, I personally went with FatMat Rattletrap XXX but I live in the Northwest so we don't usually see temps high enough to make asphalt-based deaderners want to peel off, even though it's been tested to hold at over 150*+.
As far as interior plastics go, i couldn't find any SEM paint locally. I tried lowes, walmart, a bunch of auto stores including autozone and oreillys and had no luck. I ended up buying duplicolor vinyl & fabric. It says its good for dashboards and door panels. Anyone tried this before?
thanks thats what i was looking for. Ill look into it. How would you compare dynamat xtreme with raammat? I was initially looking at buying raammat bxII due to its positive reviews, but id rather pay extra and avoid the extra heat when sumer comes.
Well many deaderners also act as temperature insulators. If you want the good stuff and can afford it, get Dynamat Xtreme. Light, no smell, not asphalt based and very good adhesion.
At about half the price of Dynamat, I personally went with FatMat Rattletrap XXX but I live in the Northwest so we don't usually see temps high enough to make asphalt-based deaderners want to peel off, even though it's been tested to hold at over 150*+.
At about half the price of Dynamat, I personally went with FatMat Rattletrap XXX but I live in the Northwest so we don't usually see temps high enough to make asphalt-based deaderners want to peel off, even though it's been tested to hold at over 150*+.
I was looking at the dynamat you suggested and i found this by one of our sponsors.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/dyc-10455/overview/
I bought 2 sets, so unless my math has failed me that should be about 72 squared feet.
Ive already removed the carpet and it should take about 2-3 days to get here from summit.
That should give me enough time to paint the interior plastics.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/dyc-10455/overview/
I bought 2 sets, so unless my math has failed me that should be about 72 squared feet.
Ive already removed the carpet and it should take about 2-3 days to get here from summit.
That should give me enough time to paint the interior plastics.
Last edited by Zlow28; Nov 19, 2013 at 01:15 PM.
Nice, remember to vacuum and clean the bare chassis before applying anything.
72 won't be enough to cover EVERYTHING, so cover the trouble spots:
-Doors, cover it all
-Rear hatch
-Cabin area if you have some left.
72 won't be enough to cover EVERYTHING, so cover the trouble spots:
-Doors, cover it all
-Rear hatch
-Cabin area if you have some left.
So i went ahead and painted most of the plastics inside. I used duplicolor spray paint and gave it 3 coats between sanding. I read a lot of people voting against this, but i think it came out much better than i expected.
Is there a protective spray that i can use to keep the paint from rubbing off? or protecting it?
As i mentioned before, our summer gets really hot and i just want to make sure it doesnt rub off on those hot days.
I want to avoid gloss, so i was thinking of a clear satin protective coat.
Is there a protective spray that i can use to keep the paint from rubbing off? or protecting it?
As i mentioned before, our summer gets really hot and i just want to make sure it doesnt rub off on those hot days.
I want to avoid gloss, so i was thinking of a clear satin protective coat.
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Thanks!
I ended up not using any type of clear or protective coat. I was talking with a local guy who has used this stuff and after 3 years, it still hasnt been damaged by the sun or heat. Im just waiting for the UPS truck so i can start applying the deadener mats.
I ended up not using any type of clear or protective coat. I was talking with a local guy who has used this stuff and after 3 years, it still hasnt been damaged by the sun or heat. Im just waiting for the UPS truck so i can start applying the deadener mats.
I ended up going with dynamat Xtreme.
Its heavier than i imagined. It got here last night, but it was already dark, so i didnt get a chance to install it, and this morning it started raining. And according to the weather forecast, its going to keep raining alll day
Its heavier than i imagined. It got here last night, but it was already dark, so i didnt get a chance to install it, and this morning it started raining. And according to the weather forecast, its going to keep raining alll day
How much does each box weight? & was the cost per box? I thought about doing the same to my pontiac vibe with dynamat on the floor boards & doors, the camaro im not too worried about since I love the loud sound.
I dont know exactly how much the box weighs, but id like to say its about 15lbs per box.
Summit is having a sale on them, theyre about $140 per box of 36'^2. I got 2 boxes plus the installation roller which is around 10 bucks. Big thumbs up to summit racing for working with me with shipping.
I put the link in post #4. I think its a pretty good deal, but im not sure how long its gonna last.
Summit is having a sale on them, theyre about $140 per box of 36'^2. I got 2 boxes plus the installation roller which is around 10 bucks. Big thumbs up to summit racing for working with me with shipping.
I put the link in post #4. I think its a pretty good deal, but im not sure how long its gonna last.
we got a few hours of sunlight so i got started. ill try to finish it tomorrow if we get good weather.
Its pretty easy to work with, but it just takes time to work the details. The roller really helps.
Once i get this installed, what type of adhesive should i use to install the carpet?
Its pretty easy to work with, but it just takes time to work the details. The roller really helps.
Once i get this installed, what type of adhesive should i use to install the carpet?
A little tip if you haven't figured it out yourself, the rounded end of the handle is much better at getting the stuff into some of the grooves (like on the flat spot over the gas tank/rear axle) then the roller.
Ill give that a try today. I was using the other side of a screwdriver for those, but your idea sounds better. We got better weather today, so ill try and finish this today.
