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[eightyeightkeys]

We just came from a short 6 hr road trip and though it's a relatively new vehicle, '08 Ford Edge, man it was hard listening to tunes comfortably...and Sirius Satellite radio discussions ?...very annoying having to crank it and then turn it down, crank it, then turn it down, etc... And conversations when sitting in the back seat were often difficult to hear clearly.

Anyone had success with any of the sound deadening products out there such as Hushmat or even better a cheaper alternative from Home Depot/Lowes/Canadian Tire etc...?

[bblackwood]

I've used Dynamat to great effect in several vehicles over the years. Depending on how far you go you can quite literally make an economy car sound like a luxury vehicle.

Never tried anything but the Dynamat.

[Randyman...]

I've used Dynamat - but I used "eDead" from "Elemental Designs" for my last install.  Cheaper, and every bit as good as Dynamat IMNSHO.  They have mat style and paint on style:

http://www.edesignaudio.com/index.php?cPath=1_24

I did my entire cab including the roof with eDead 80.  Made a big improvement.  YMMV...

[eightyeightkeys]

Randy, did you use the eDead80 Butyl stick on mat or the eDead v5 cTherm goo or both ?

[Randyman...]

I used the foil-backed stick-on stuff.  It was fairly easy to install if you overlook the interior removal needed to install it!

[eightyeightkeys]

Got it and thanks.

The seat and carpet removal will def. be a PITA but I think it's worth the effort. Another problem is it's getting cold up here in Toronto so the material may not stick as well or be as pliable.

[bblackwood]

eightyeightkeys wrote on Mon, 01 November 2010 22:34

Got it and thanks. The seat and carpet removal will def. be a PITA but I think it's worth the effort. Another problem is it's getting cold up here in Toronto so the material may not stick as well or be as pliable.

Hairdryer or heat gun.

[eightyeightkeys]

Brett from the company suggested the same...that is, using a hair dryer or heat gun to heat up the metal before sticking the stuff on.

The other major PITA will be the interior plastic door and rear quarter panel coverings. I can just see those plastic clips breaking all over the place. Any tips on removal and re-install of those ? I don't want to deaden everything up only to find that I've created several interior rattles of my own doing.

[bblackwood]

You can also use the heat gun / hair dryer to warm the deadening material after it's applied then pressing it with a roller.

As for the panel removal - go to your local auto parts store and get a trim removal tool - it makes all the difference in the world. Worst case scenario you can buy replacement clips from the manufacturer, usually <$1 each.