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Old 06-07-2009, 12:44 PM
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Best Inexpensive Audio Dampening

As I have a pair of 12 inch JL Audio Subs in my trunk,is there anyone who can suggest an inexpensive way of removing the rattle. Now I have a dampening solution for my license plate ,but there is still a degree of rattling going on,and truthfully ,it takes away from the persona of a Benz. I might as well be driving a Civic with the back seat removed. Thanks to all who reply....
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How about calling a buddy of mine Anthony

Anthony Collova - Owner
Second Skin Audio LLC.
800.679.8511
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Let him know that I sent ya, maybe he will hook you up, I think he had a special on some material this week that was real good pricing.
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I had droning issues, so put on a layer of Damplifier Pro and followed up with Luxury Liner Pro, did the trick. If you're looking, I bought the bulk pack and have about half the box left over after doing my trunk.
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I had droning issues, so put on a layer of Damplifier Pro and followed up with Luxury Liner Pro, did the trick. If you're looking, I bought the bulk pack and have about half the box left over after doing my trunk.
I have droning issues also and was thinking about doing this. Did this help? How much of the trunk did you do??

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I have droning issues also and was thinking about doing this. Did this help? How much of the trunk did you do??

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I did it myself so was by no means a pro job, but I did the spare tire area, trunk sides, and the trunk lid. After doing this, I still wasn't happy with the drone sound...it helped, but not by much, so I contacted Second Skin and they said I also should get the Luxury Liner Pro, which I did and put that in the spare tire area, that did the trick. You can still hear your exhaust, especially when seriously working the engine, but it's no longer to that annoying level. If I did the wheel wells, floors, and doors, I have no doubt the inside would be a tomb.

It's pretty expensive getting a professional job done, but it's not really rocket science, so doable by yourself. It might not look as pretty, but who cares as it'll be covered up anyways. Wear rubber gloves when doing it though...save yourself from slicing up your hand.
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you mean leather gloves, 2nd skin has a thick barrier...
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I have used SecondSkin Damplifier Pro with excellent results. If it is out of your budget range, check out SoundDeadenershowdown.com.
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Thanks for all your help,I'm looking into your suggestions
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how does the dampening of those compare to the dynamat offered at like bestbuy. I know dynamat is a bit more expensive per square foot...

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