Van Sound Proofing?

[Big-Mac-Please]

Hello!

I've just bought a Vauxhall Vivaro to convert into a day van for my family. What sound proofing can people recommend?

I've been looking at these two on ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251253250636?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220649059457?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Anyone have any experience of them? I plan to ply line and carpet over the top.

Thanks for any advice

 

[Frenzy]

You're going to kidnap people aren't you?

 

[wesimmo]

You're going to kidnap people aren't you?

That was my first thought when i saw the title!

 

[Big-Mac-Please]

No I'm going dogging in it.




Anyone?

 

[Mr. May]

Use dead x the put that over it and in the door panel use black bin bags full of fiberglass that eliminates a lot of noise

 

[Big-Mac-Please]

Can't find dead x got a link?

 

[mejinks]

Ideally you want a bitumen based product which will load the walls, so I wouldn't bother with the automotive underfelt. Buy two packs of the butyl stuff posted above and carpet it with acoustic cloth. This stops the condensation you get in the back. I have a Renault Trafic (same van practically) and thats what I did. Also, if you have a Costco/wickes/diy place close by, get some garage flooring. It interlocks and isn't rubber, but makes a massive difference in the heat retained and sound cut down.

 

[Mr. May]

http://www.deadening.co.uk/sil-mat-volume-silent-coat-volume-pack.html

This kinda stuff the stuff I used was like a dynamat rip off

 

[Big-Mac-Please]

Ideally you want a bitumen based product which will load the walls, so I wouldn't bother with the automotive underfelt. Buy two packs of the butyl stuff posted above and carpet it with acoustic cloth. This stops the condensation you get in the back. I have a Renault Trafic (same van practically) and thats what I did. Also, if you have a Costco/wickes/diy place close by, get some garage flooring. It interlocks and isn't rubber, but makes a massive difference in the heat retained and sound cut down.

Thanks for the reply do you mean this one when you say bitumen? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220649059457?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.deadening.co.uk/sil-mat-volume-silent-coat-volume-pack.html

This kinda stuff the stuff I used was like a dynamat rip off

Were you happy with it?

 

[Mr. May]

Thanks for the reply do you mean this one when you say bitumen? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220649059457?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649



Were you happy with it?

Yer I have diesel clio which has no sound deading once I fitted it to the floor pan and all the doors, I also got some black bin bags filled them with fiberglass and stuffed them between the carpanels and door cards. It has made a big diffrence.

Pro's are it's a lot quiter and sound quality form my stereo is a lot better

Con's It gets very warm in there if left in the sun lol

 

[Big-Mac-Please]

That sounds promising thanks

 

[mejinks]

Thanks for the reply do you mean this one when you say bitumen? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220649059457?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649



Were you happy with it?

That will do the job. The best stuff is silent coat, but you are left with a shiny metal finish after.

 

[Big-Mac-Please]

The silent coat seems a lot more expensive. Hmm is it worth it.....

 

[grimm]

Why would you need to soundproof a van?

 

[Big-Mac-Please]

And the reply of the year goes to.....

 

[Frenzy]

Why would you need to soundproof a van?

To kidnap people.

 

[Hyburnate]

Do you want to have a little 'me' time without the missus hearing?