The Damping Material and Sound Deadener Thread

triton · 2nd January 2024, 15:11

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Originally Posted by MoonRider

Hi all,
I have recently bought an Elevate ZX CVT and am strongly considering damping to improve the NVH as it is on the higher side.Kindly guide regarding reputable workshops in Bangalore for the same along with technical feasibility.
TIA

Did you damp your car? If yes, can you please give some info on how it has helped to change the NVH. I'm also considering it for my Elevate. I read a lot on this forum and saw some videos, very good information available. However, with prevalent engine noise in Elevate, I'm not sure what results would I get. I got some quotes in Pune from car shoppies. They are around 70K-1L for entire car with Dr. Artex material. Hence, looking for some first hand review of damping Honda Elevate.

Thanks.

SPB_drives · 3rd January 2024, 12:36

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Originally Posted by straight6

Are you planning ro damp the entire car done or just the doors? Which part of Mumbai?

Hi, your help on this will be great. I'm based near Bhakti Park but can travel if the store you suggest does a good job. Thanks

straight6 · 3rd January 2024, 15:36

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Originally Posted by SPB_drives

Hi, your help on this will be great. I'm based near Bhakti Park but can travel if the store you suggest does a good job. Thanks

Where is bhakti park in Mumbai? And do you want to damp only doors or full car?

SPB_drives · 3rd January 2024, 15:47

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Originally Posted by straight6

Where is bhakti park in Mumbai? And do you want to damp only doors or full car?

Wadala. Preferably doors and hood.

IamNikhil · 4th January 2024, 12:13

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Originally Posted by straight6

Are you planning ro damp the entire car done or just the doors? Which part of Mumbai?

I stay in Mahim. Planning to damp only the doors.

straight6 · 4th January 2024, 15:56

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Originally Posted by IamNikhil

I stay in Mahim. Planning to damp only the doors.

I don't know any place in that area but is sion koliwada close to you?

IamNikhil · 5th January 2024, 11:45

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Originally Posted by straight6

I don't know any place in that area but is sion koliwada close to you?

Yes, quite close actually. I have been getting sunfilm, etc work done from there only.

straight6 · 5th January 2024, 16:14

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Originally Posted by IamNikhil

Yes, quite close actually. I have been getting sun film, etc work done from there only.

Ask around for damping there and see what options they have with pricing. You will need 8 to 10 sheets for 4 doors and boot. Make sure they'll use a roller for installation.

I know a guy there for sun film who will install till edges.

beingvinodh · 19th January 2024, 16:27

Hi all. Wanted to know any good pointers for dampening in Chennai? I’m trying to improve sound in my Creta.

yogiii · 25th January 2024, 00:14

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Originally Posted by lxskllr

Has anyone got this hybrid damping installed in their car? I'm thinking to get the front and back fender removed and applying this damping, plus key areas like front door and floor.

I already have full body damping, which is butyl plus the aluminium layer. But it does not have the sound absorption layer and the mass loaded vinyl which acts as a sound blocker.
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I have got this type of damping done on the door pads, these are more expensive than normal damping sheets. Mine was from Morel.

The installer had done normal damping sheets on the door frame, car floor and these on the door pad.

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Ruchir031 · 25th January 2024, 10:14

Recently got damping done on my new Verna.
I am no music or sound enthusiast but I do love a quiet rattle-free car so the sole purpose of getting it damped was to achieve an even quieter cabin.

Being a complete noob when it comes to damping, I did thorough research here on team-bhp and various YT videos and decided to begin with getting the doors damped first since I needed to know if it made a difference and oh boy! Not only the cabin is more silent now, but the door has a good weight added to it and shutting it close feels so much more premium!

I opted for 2 layer damping of inside and outside.
The installer suggested going for a 3-layer damp instead (1: Inner, 2: Outer 3: Doorpad) but once I told him I wanna go for Morel Acudamp for the 2nd layer he then said doorpad damping is not required if you're going for this one.
Will share the pics and products used below.

TORQ 2mm damping is used for the inner layer.
I wanted to go with Morel yellow series but the installer being an old friend suggested going with this instead so I trusted him on this.

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Morel Acudamp on the outer layer.
This is a 3 layer damp and one of the most expensive ones out there.

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This is how it looks all packed.

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Overall I am very satisfied with the results. Will surely be considering getting the hood and floor damped in future for even better NVH.

doga · 14th February 2024, 02:01

A proper noob question- going to slap some aftermarket speakers on my 2012 Vento. Been told by the shop that Volkswagen and Skoda cars don't require door damping. I was a bit perplexed by this as wasn't aware that these cars come with damping already? Anyone aware of this or are the margins on damping sheet too tiny for the shop to worry?
The shop is reliable radio, lamington road in Mumbai- they come highly recommended on this forum.

straight6 · 14th February 2024, 02:18

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Originally Posted by doga

A proper noob question- going to slap some aftermarket speakers on my 2012 Vento. Been told by the shop that Volkswagen and Skoda cars don't require door damping. I was a bit perplexed by this as wasn't aware that these cars come with damping already? Anyone aware of this or are the margins on damping sheet too tiny for the shop to worry?
The shop is reliable radio, lamington road in Mumbai- they come highly recommended on this forum.

Yes, these cars have better build quality than the Japanese and Korean cars but even then dual layer damping is highly recommended for doors if you go with speakers because then your door will act as an enclosure and there wont be resonance of metal. Also, diesel cars have more engine clatter noise than petrol anyway.

TopLiveCentre · 20th February 2024, 11:59

Please seek expert opinion on damping the hood. It surely is a fire risk. One of the reasons why you don't find any type of hood lining on modern cars, let alone damping.

TopLiveCentre · 20th February 2024, 12:15

Thank you![/quote]
Did you do the diesel polo damping? Did it work?

19th January 2024, 16:27	#1419
beingvinodh Newbie Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Tuticorin Posts: 9 Thanked: 11 Times	Re: The Damping Material and Sound Deadener Thread Hi all. Wanted to know any good pointers for dampening in Chennai? I’m trying to improve sound in my Creta.
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25th January 2024, 10:14	#1421
Ruchir031 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Gurugram Posts: 109 Thanked: 300 Times	Re: The Damping Material and Sound Deadener Thread Recently got damping done on my new Verna. I am no music or sound enthusiast but I do love a quiet rattle-free car so the sole purpose of getting it damped was to achieve an even quieter cabin. Being a complete noob when it comes to damping, I did thorough research here on team-bhp and various YT videos and decided to begin with getting the doors damped first since I needed to know if it made a difference and oh boy! Not only the cabin is more silent now, but the door has a good weight added to it and shutting it close feels so much more premium! I opted for 2 layer damping of inside and outside. The installer suggested going for a 3-layer damp instead (1: Inner, 2: Outer 3: Doorpad) but once I told him I wanna go for Morel Acudamp for the 2nd layer he then said doorpad damping is not required if you're going for this one. Will share the pics and products used below. TORQ 2mm damping is used for the inner layer. I wanted to go with Morel yellow series but the installer being an old friend suggested going with this instead so I trusted him on this. Morel Acudamp on the outer layer. This is a 3 layer damp and one of the most expensive ones out there. This is how it looks all packed. Overall I am very satisfied with the results. Will surely be considering getting the hood and floor damped in future for even better NVH. Last edited by Ruchir031 : 25th January 2024 at 10:27.
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14th February 2024, 02:01	#1422
doga BHPian Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 144 Thanked: 345 Times	Re: The Damping Material and Sound Deadener Thread A proper noob question- going to slap some aftermarket speakers on my 2012 Vento. Been told by the shop that Volkswagen and Skoda cars don't require door damping. I was a bit perplexed by this as wasn't aware that these cars come with damping already? Anyone aware of this or are the margins on damping sheet too tiny for the shop to worry? The shop is reliable radio, lamington road in Mumbai- they come highly recommended on this forum.
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20th February 2024, 11:59	#1424
TopLiveCentre BHPian Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Pathanapuram Posts: 81 Thanked: 162 Times	Re: The Damping Material and Sound Deadener Thread Please seek expert opinion on damping the hood. It surely is a fire risk. One of the reasons why you don't find any type of hood lining on modern cars, let alone damping.
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20th February 2024, 12:15	#1425
TopLiveCentre BHPian Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Pathanapuram Posts: 81 Thanked: 162 Times	Re: The Damping Material and Sound Deadener Thread Thank you![/quote] Did you do the diesel polo damping? Did it work?
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