Avery Howell Posted July 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Do I cover the inside metal? yes. i already see you have a couple spots done on the inside part. just finish that up and you should be good. im no genius at deadening though you can always fill the holes with foam... and then cover the foam in deadening.. thats a tad overkill Ok Thanks for the help Quote 2012 Jeep Wrangler 3.6 W/ 6 Speed Build Log 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2 Build Log YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Howell Posted July 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 K, So I'm doing the same under my back seat. Should I put the wires under or on top of the deadner? Quote 2012 Jeep Wrangler 3.6 W/ 6 Speed Build Log 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2 Build Log YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Skin Rep Jon Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 NEVER run wires under sound deadener. You will regret that if you ever need to change anything. Apply the deadener and then wire everything. Best way to treat a trunk lid would be to apply it to just the flat areas and avoid applying it to the structural ribs/reinforced areas, like so: Quote Have a question about Second Skin? E-Mail me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Best way to treat a trunk lid would be to apply it to just the flat areas and avoid applying it to the structural ribs/reinforced areas, like so i've always wondered why this is? wouldnt you want to deaden as much of the panel as possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Skin Rep Jon Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Not necessarily. Some areas just don't need any help. Structural ribs for instance don't need much, if any, sound deadener for a few reasons. 1. They are more strucatulraly dead simply because they are reinforced (typically welded). Because of this they are 'supported' and so they resonate much less than say a flat or mostly flat panel that is not supported. 2. This ribs are typically constructed of a curved or a rather intricately shaped piece of metal. Curved panels can have as much as 90% less resonance than a flat panel simply because of how it's shaped. Treating the entire lid, while effective, isn't the best use of materials simply because you can achieve the same or very similar results by using deadener strategically. Quote Have a question about Second Skin? E-Mail me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ddub847 Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Not necessarily. Some areas just don't need any help. Structural ribs for instance don't need much, if any, sound deadener for a few reasons. 1. They are more strucatulraly dead simply because they are reinforced (typically welded). Because of this they are 'supported' and so they resonate much less than say a flat or mostly flat panel that is not supported. 2. This ribs are typically constructed of a curved or a rather intricately shaped piece of metal. Curved panels can have as much as 90% less resonance than a flat panel simply because of how it's shaped. Treating the entire lid, while effective, isn't the best use of materials simply because you can achieve the same or very similar results by using deadener strategically. i did not know that! great info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianaBassHead Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Good to know! I'm just about to start sound deadening my tahoe. not to thread jack, but is this method the same for doing the floor? just deaden completely flat areas? also, do you ever have trouble getting the carpet to fit correctly after doing the floor? Quote Audio Build Ride: 2002 Chevy Blazer 4 door Head Unit: Pioneer deh-80prs Subs: 4 DC Level 3 15's in a 4th order wall designed by Trent Choate and Jeff Smith Subs Amp: AQ 3500.1 at wired at .5 (soon to be 2) Mids/Highs Amp: Skar 85.4 Mids/Highs: Skar components Electrical: Mechman 270 amp alt, 2 runs of Knu 0 gauge, XS Power d3400, 2 Deka Group 9a31 Build log : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167658-indianabasshead-blazer-dc-audio-4th-order-wall-build/ Perfomance Build 2003 Nissan 350z Greddy Twin Turbo, 3" Test pipes with Borla high-flow cats, Crawford Performance Plenum, Greddy E-manage Ultimate ECU Exedy Racing Clutch, Built Motor by Racing Innovations Greddy Over-fender aero kit (1 of 20 ever made), 19" Racing Hart r5 pro wheels 466rwhp Bike 2008 Midnight Blue Kawasaki ZX-14 Stretched 8" and lowered, Brocks Sidewinder exhaust, Power Commander 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Howell Posted July 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Good to know! I'm just about to start sound deadening my tahoe. not to thread jack, but is this method the same for doing the floor? just deaden completely flat areas? also, do you ever have trouble getting the carpet to fit correctly after doing the floor? Don't worry bout the jack bro. lol I didn't have any carpet fitting issues Quote 2012 Jeep Wrangler 3.6 W/ 6 Speed Build Log 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2 Build Log YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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