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No problem guys, we greatly appreciate customers in the industry who truly care about what makes sound deadeners different, I actually enjoy when the question comes up, because I drop the facts and usually get no response afterwards (happens on several forums monthly). It is a question we get weekly for 19 years, so we are all pretty well versed on "the why" and you guys are correct, it would be nice if more people understood, accepted and knew this info, although it is hard to know who to believe because there are so many companies piggy backing off the good stuff, spreading false information, and straight lieing to customers. I personally witnessed this at the huge event SEMA this year, I listened to a well known company just spreading straight lies about its competition and the abilities of their own product line...and the sheep were just eating it up. I raised my hand and asked a question that blew the companies mind (they then read my badge and realized where I was from and refused to answer my question in public). But no matter how many times it is proven by us and other professionals in the industry, over and over again, there will still be those guys that say "but my cousin buys this stuff at Home Depot that is the EXACT same".... some people just have to find out the hard way, when a sheet falls off into there window actuator or falls off into the hood into their fan belt. All we can do is pass out information and hope the masses take into consideration. No matter what, Second Skin will still continue to demand nothing but the best results from our product line!!! Enjoy the day!!!

Yes, you are correct. Mr Clean erasers are a similar type of melamine foam. That type of Melamine foam is super water absorbing (like it will absorb 1,000 times it's size in water). This is a HUGE no-no for use inside of vehicles as it will help promote rust, corrosion, and allow mold/mildew spores grow. Also, Melamine foam can not be produced in America, so this product we have is the only product we do not manufacture in one of our factories in the great USA (We talked about this 2 years ago when we announced our product line). We could be like other companies in the market and out source our Melamine Foam from China where there are no regulations (US Style Inspections) on the manufacturing process so you don't really know what is inside of the product but you get it for the lowest price possible. When you can't be 100% positive what is in your product you can't feel good about telling your customers it is safe for them and their families to inhale inside of their vehicles for years (at Second Skin, that is a HUGE part of our business plan, we do not offer products that could harm our customers, ever). At Second Skin, we reached out to the WORLDS LEADING manufacturer of products like that and had them develop our product line so that we knew for 100% certain what was in our foam (this company has been using Melamine in the aerospace, rail, and marine world for over 2 decades, they know their stuff) and that it meet all of our safety requirements and temperature ranges (handle above 400 degrees). So now that we have let you know why our base melamine foam is not as cheap as the made in China Mr. Eraser foam, let's get into what Second Skin does to it when it gets over here in our hands!!! At Second Skin, we like to make the installation easier on everybody (That is why we were the first to infuse CCF + MLV in one sheet). So our Melamine foam has a 465 degree high temp PSA adhesive backing added to the foam (this adhesive adds a large chunk to the total cost, it is almost as expensive as the foam itself, thus the $15 dollar difference for peel in stick vs non adhesive). The other thing we do to the foam is make it water resistant, we apply a process to the foam to makes it Hydrophobic, meaning water will run off and not get absorbed into it like all the cheap Melamine Foams. We also have a 3rd version, which we add a 1,000 degree heat shield to for our Aerospace and US Air Force customers to be able to enjoy. Like our company motto has always been, "Not All Sound Deadeners Are Created Equal" it is as true today as it was 19 years ago, when we first started manufacturing high quality American made sound deadening and heat insulation materials. Even when we have to import a product (Melamine Foam is the only one we do import) Second Skin WILL NOT sacrifice health and safety to make an extra buck off the backs of our customers or risk their lives. The paragraphs above do not even take into account that all of our products including the Melamine Foam made over seas; meets all aircraft (FAA, BSS, etc.), HVAC, automotive, and transportation (rail) flame, smoke, and toxicity standards...I am sure that is not the same for the cheap Chinese made foams similar to Mr Eraser. You are more then welcome to use any product you would like in side of your vehicle, but Second Skin customers trust and insist on product materials that are not going to have hidden health effects or safety issues. PS, you can also get paint "cheap as f**k" from China, but would you paint your babies bedroom with it? At Second Skin you may not see the cheapest products, but you will see products that work above and beyond, while lasting the lifetime of your vehicle and never failing. Always insist on high quality, inspected, and quality controlled Second Skin sound and heat insulation!!! Here is a small video showing you some of the differences of Melamine Foams that are made in China vs our high quality Melamine Foam

Enjoy your weekend everyone and thanks for picking up some Second Skin Melamine Products for your next build.

Hit us up whenever you are ready, we will help you get what you want for your build at the best possible price.

Melamine Foam Sale 20% Off All Hydrophobic Melamine Foam Products Use Coupon Code: HMF20 Friday May 11th through Monday May 14th Only!!! Check Out The Melamine Foam Options Here Melamine Foam Insulation for Thermal Management and Noise Reduction Melamine foam is an effective absorber suitable for applications involving noise control and thermal management. Second Skin Audio provides a range of melamine foam insulation for a variety of industries, mainly car audio, construction, rail transportation, heavy truck, aerospace, medical, and marine manufacturing. The foam is widely used because it is a versatile, flame resistant material that is lightweight, semi-rigid yet flexible, and easy to customize. All grades of melamine foam are utilized for thermal and acoustical insulation applications. While standard melamine insulation can absorb water, all of Second Skin’s melamine products are hydrophobic (resistant to moisture and shed water). Sound Reducing Insulation The open cells in melamine foam make it an excellent noise reducing insulation because sound waves can travel deeply into the foam. Once there, the sound waves are converted to low-grade heat in the open cell structure of the foam, stopping noise from reflecting, causing echoes and increasing noise levels. Our foam is a popular sound reducing material for manufacturers as it absorbs mid to high range frequencies while meeting aircraft (FAA, BSS, etc), HVAC, and transportation vehicle’s flame, smoke, and toxicity standards. Thermal Insulation Melamine foam prevents the convection and heat transfer of air, making it an excellent insulator. The foam has a thermal conductivity of 0.25 BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F at 68°F and is often used for heating, ventilation, and air condition duct lining. Due to the rigid cell structure of the foam, it does not settle or fall apart over time, unlike fiberglass, and remains an effective insulator for years.Extremely lightweight, the foam provides exceptional resistance to heat, low-flame, and smoke without adding excessive weight during application. Our foam meets all aircraft (FAA, BSS, etc.), HVAC and transportation (rail) flame, smoke, and toxicity standards. The foam is also available with a 1,000 degree thermal film facing (Mega Block) and pressure-sensitive adhesive backings. Flame Resistant Materials for Safety One of the key properties that sets melamine foam apart from other insulators is its flame resistance. Our foam can withstand temperatures between -300°F to 356°F and has an intermittent temperature range of up to +400°F. The fire-resistant characteristics are a result of the high nitrogen content in the melamine resin used to manufacture the foam. The resin creates an extremely flame-resistant insulation without the need of additional fire-retardant chemicals. Melamine foam does not drip or melt in the presence of open flame and exudes little smoke. Once the ignition and fuel source are removed, the foam will extinguish. Check out Second Skin’s melamine products: Mega Zorbe (self adhesive), Mega Zorbe Standard (non adhesive), and Mega Block (self adhesive & heat shield). #SoundDeadening #SecondSkinInsulation #SecondSkinAudio #MegaZorbe #MegaBlock #HydrophobicMelamineFoam #MelamineFoam #SecondSkinForTheWin

All of our products meet or exceed all auto/air/rail/marine/construction fire standards. This product is used monthly in builds for Dr. Offices, hospitals, and elevators so I we've never had an issue not being allowed. As far as code goes, that would be determined by your location and what they allow. In 19 years of manufacturing we have never ran into an issue with a construction build customer being denied application of a sound barrier (that doesn't mean the installers were all doing things legal, it just means we have never ran into that issue. California has very strict laws of materials that can be used, and that is where the recording studio is being built, and I know they had to get every material approved for there building plans). We've never installed a floating floor lay out, I see no issues with it though, a barrier layer just needs to be between you and the noise to block it. If you can achieve that in a floating floor, then it is possible (It doesn't need to be attached to do it's job of blocking sound).

You are correct, every project has different variables that will affect the outcome of the sound transmission. Here is the Sound Transmission Loss test for Luxury Liner Mass Loaded Vinyl 1 lb/ft² attached to this post. It can also be seen on our product description page here (every 3 dB drop is cutting the perceived sound in half)

Second Skin being utilized in building construction??? Not everyone understands Second Skin Insulation is designed and used in many more industries then Car Audio. Unfortunately, industrial builds and construction crews rarely share pics with us...but we got these AWESOME pics today from GDV Homes installing 2 big rolls of Luxury Liner Mass Loaded Vinyl in one of their current home/office builds. The owner wanted it to be dead quiet inside their room even if the husband was up working. 1/8" thick Mass Loaded Vinyl is one of the best barrier layers available to block out sound. We have industrial clients who use it in elevator shafts, Dr. offices, coin counting machines, and even professional sound recording studios (we are waiting on pics of a very awesome build in Hollywood sometime this year). Keep your eyes on our social media pages and on your TV for an upcoming build showcase from the land of entertainment. So next time you have a noise or heat issue inside your home, office, or garage think outside of the car and try American made Second Skin insulation for all your construction needs...This ain't your grand daddies sound deadener!!! #SecondSkinUSA #SecondSkinAudio #SecondSkinInsulation #SecondSkinForTheWin

Code is active and the b Stock is going fast...any of you dampers on a budget out there better get your hands on some before it is all gone. #SMDFTW

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Awesome feed back...if you have any pictures of that we would love to see them in our Customer Gallery, along with helping future customers, all entries are eligible for our quarterly $100 store credit giveaways and other swag for the life of the Customer Gallery. Check it out and add your pics here: CUSTOMER GALLERY

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All of our products are water resistant...we do not manufacture or sell any product that will absorb water. Even our open cell melamine foam has been treated with a hydrophobic process to repel water. Our products are also anti-fungal and anti-mold treated. #SecondSkiForTheWin

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SMD Code is live...just a heads up, if you are wanting to score Damplifier Pro B Stock, there is a limited supply. It will most likely be gone after a day or two....so scoop it up fast during the sale. Enjoy your St. Patrick's Day weekend. Save a pot of gold at Second Skin’s St. Patrick’s Day Sale! 20% off orders over $75.00 Use code POTOFGOLDSMD at checkout March 16th – 19th 2018 WWW.SECONDSKINAUDIO.COM

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Between 45 - 48 lbs is what it would weigh. There is a 10% tolerance in under/overage (But A stock is rarely under). A Shop Pack which is 80 sqft averages 52 - 55 lbs. If it was B Stock it can have a tolerance of +/- 25% of the above weights.

With our new review app & customer gallery added to the website last year, it has given us some pretty cool pics of builds from around the world using American made Second Skin products on their builds. Check out some of the cool build pictures submitted from our customers recently. And if you are a Second Skin customer do not hesitate to enter your build into the Customer Gallery. If posting on social medias, use any of the following hash tags to help us find your builds with Second Skin products: #SecondSkinUSA #SecondSkinAudio #TeamSecondSkin #SecondSkinInsulation #SecondSkinForTheWin We look forward to new builds popping into our gallery throughout the years. Thank you to all of our loyal customers who insist on high quality American made noise and heat insulation!!! Customer Gallery

WOW....This thing is getting put into BEAST MODE......Craziness...keep up the awesome work on this Steve.

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