Soundproofing under headliner

johnfraser · Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 4:35 pm Post subject: Soundproofing under headliner

What soundproofing have people used under the headliner and where Can i pick some up? Something available in the uk please!
Thanks alot [/quote]

DrKeck · Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 5:16 pm Post subject:

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grandpa pete · Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 5:25 pm Post subject:

DO NOT USE the roofing flashing product on an inner roof panel ...It will fall off and ruin your headliner....this is the one place that even I won't cut a corner....use the good stuff for the roof
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johnfraser · Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 5:32 pm Post subject:

Thanks very much what about what padding goes underneath the roof headlining?
Thanks

johnfraser · Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 5:41 pm Post subject:

grandpa pete · Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 5:44 pm Post subject:

Fat mat is one brand name sound deadener....search hot rod suppliers
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johnfraser · Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 5:52 pm Post subject:

Does the headliner? Thanks alot. How much do you think ill need-its white expensive! I can't find the cheap stuff in the uk for the floor pan either but hopefully will find something.

DrKeck · Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 5:54 pm Post subject:

it WILL NOT fall off it you use a proper adhesive, If you just stick it on it will fall off in the summer. its light enough that it will hold with a good adhesive. if you are worried about it then just test it during the middle of the summer on a very hot day before you put on your headliner. there is a lot of information on the internet about it. just do your research if you don't want to take my advice about it.
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johnfraser · Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 3:00 am Post subject:

Hi
I will definately take the advice as that's why I'm here. I just thought that you mean use a decent one for the roof and a cheap one for everything else.
What thickness should I use? And what kind I adhesive? Something better than spray contact adhesive?

notsnarb · Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 3:53 am Post subject:

I used Wolfsburgwest's Headliner install kit which includes the felt sound deadening pad. This is the best part of the kit use 3M spray adhesive

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http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=113867000

I didn't use their bows kept the original ones, The felt pad supplied is good the rest of the foam in the kit I supplemented with my own

johnfraser · Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 9:08 am Post subject:

Looks great, however I would need to find something similar that is available in the uk. Which I haven't been able to find yet.
Also would this be later before or after the electrics have been layed?

esde · Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 9:37 am Post subject:

I bought this DVD so that I could watch an install from start to finish a few times before even laying a hand on my own car
http://www.classicvwbugs.com/shop-for-dvds/how-to-install-your-vw-bug-ragtop-headliner/
They use 1/4" carpet padding, glued on with good adhesive. I have gone so far as to glue up some and it does a good job and is not expensive. You do have carpet in the UK correct? Wink

johnfraser · Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 9:46 am Post subject:

Haha. Im sure there's a place in the city that sells some carpet?!
Is there a decent adhesive that you can recommend?
Thanks

esde · Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 10:01 am Post subject:

I used 3M spray 77 or 90, but I don't imagine you will get that over there. Ask some of the upholstery shops what they use, you want good tack so it grabs the stuff and you don't have to hold it, and something that won't loosen when the car sits in the sun for days.

johnfraser · Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 10:25 am Post subject:

Thanks
I take it this and the stuff for the floor pan is done after the electrics are laid?
Thanks again

johnfraser · Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 10:34 am Post subject:

So 1/4" carpet padding under all the headliner, roof and wheel wells etc then far mat or something similar on the floor pans (then carpet) and behind door panels.

slammedresto · Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 11:10 am Post subject:

i bought a bulk pack of dynamat extreme after seeing an article in Volksworld magazine where they used it on their project beetle, my upholsterer who fitted the headliner didnt fit any extra padding as far as im aware, have i missed a trick there?

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johnfraser · Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 11:18 am Post subject:

Wow that looks great
What's the beige coloured stuff around the window on the last photo?
How much dynamat do you think you used as how come you didn't cover you roof and wheel wells? Or is it just in progress?
Thanks alot and good luck with the project!

slammedresto · Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 11:28 am Post subject:

johnfraser · Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 11:42 am Post subject:

Thanks very much!
Did you use an extra adhesive under the dynamat?
What's the beige stuff?
Ill have a look at Newton and commercial thanks


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