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kens65fb · 08-07-2022, 07:39 PM

Has anyone insulated the inside of the doors??

I'm asking not so much for heat reduction, but for some sound deadener.

When I close my doors, it sounds like an empty oil drum.

I was told that just a few pieces of dynamat, placed i a couple of locations, will help.

Will the dynamat possibly interfere with the window operation??

Any responses will be appreciated.

**TKCR** · 08-07-2022, 08:04 PM

Yes you can add like a 4” square piece, that’s really all you need. Just stick it real good to the inside of the door sheet metal. It will not interfere with the window.

**MT65** · 08-07-2022, 09:11 PM

I have done it many times, personally I cover as much area that is accessible, but I also use an extra adhesive…years ago some came off in the door, it was a nightmare, have had no issues since using the extra adhesive…

88Stanger · 08-08-2022, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MT65

I have done it many times, personally I cover as much area that is accessible, but I also use an extra adhesive…years ago some came off in the door, it was a nightmare, have had no issues since using the extra adhesive…

Agreed, i have and always will do this. Also, add to roof. I am installing a custom headliner and there will be soundmat there also.

vin63 · 08-08-2022, 12:29 PM

I did a couple of strips to the inside of the outer door skin (above and below the hip line) and then a strip to the inside at the bottom of the inner panel. I have power windows and there is no interference.

**The Rocknrod** · 08-08-2022, 12:52 PM

Same here did a couple strips, no interference.

theastronaut · 08-08-2022, 02:16 PM

50% coverage is just as effective as 100% coverage for sound reduction. The butyl rubber backing is dampening the vibrations in the sheetmetal, it only takes 50% coverage to do the job, no need to waste product and add weight with full coverage.

There are other types/sources of sound that Dynamat style products do not help reduce. Sound Deadener Showdown was a good source for products and info on making the interior quiet but they closed and the website is down. You can still access the info posted here-

https://web.archive.org/web/20210609...rshowdown.com/

AcampoDave · 08-08-2022, 08:14 PM

I did mine with Kilmat. Went like 70% on outer door skins. They say 50% is all you need but I went a bit heavy because I wanted my doors to have a good feel to them when they close. You know, like a luxury car.

08-07-2022, 07:39 PM	#1
kens65fb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Dallas, PA Posts: 545	Anyone insulated inside of doors with Dynamat Has anyone insulated the inside of the doors?? I'm asking not so much for heat reduction, but for some sound deadener. When I close my doors, it sounds like an empty oil drum. I was told that just a few pieces of dynamat, placed i a couple of locations, will help. Will the dynamat possibly interfere with the window operation?? Any responses will be appreciated.

08-07-2022, 08:04 PM	#2
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,857	Re: Anyone insulated inside of doors with Dynamat Yes you can add like a 4” square piece, that’s really all you need. Just stick it real good to the inside of the door sheet metal. It will not interfere with the window. __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

08-07-2022, 09:11 PM	#3
MT65 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 437	Re: Anyone insulated inside of doors with Dynamat I have done it many times, personally I cover as much area that is accessible, but I also use an extra adhesive…years ago some came off in the door, it was a nightmare, have had no issues since using the extra adhesive…

08-08-2022, 12:29 PM	#5
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Anyone insulated inside of doors with Dynamat I did a couple of strips to the inside of the outer door skin (above and below the hip line) and then a strip to the inside at the bottom of the inner panel. I have power windows and there is no interference. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

08-08-2022, 12:52 PM	#6
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Anyone insulated inside of doors with Dynamat Same here did a couple strips, no interference. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

08-08-2022, 02:16 PM	#7
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,868	Re: Anyone insulated inside of doors with Dynamat 50% coverage is just as effective as 100% coverage for sound reduction. The butyl rubber backing is dampening the vibrations in the sheetmetal, it only takes 50% coverage to do the job, no need to waste product and add weight with full coverage. There are other types/sources of sound that Dynamat style products do not help reduce. Sound Deadener Showdown was a good source for products and info on making the interior quiet but they closed and the website is down. You can still access the info posted here- https://web.archive.org/web/20210609...rshowdown.com/ __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

08-08-2022, 08:14 PM	#8
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,726	Re: Anyone insulated inside of doors with Dynamat I did mine with Kilmat. Went like 70% on outer door skins. They say 50% is all you need but I went a bit heavy because I wanted my doors to have a good feel to them when they close. You know, like a luxury car.



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