theOMsound
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Hey all! I just tested out this idea after reading a ton on soundproofing for my T1N cargo van conversion. Before soundproofing, a step that is often forgotten is VIBRATION CONTROL. And I found a great, relatively cheap way to do it! Hope this will help you out!
Basically a lot of people talk about MLV (Mass Loaded Vinyl) for this first step in vibration reduction, and there are a lot of companies that sell various products specifically designed for vehicles. The downside is that they tend to be pricey. After looking into asphalt (in the roofing section) and rubber (in the flooring section) I finally stumbled upon self-adhesive vinyl tiles.
I added a bit of construction adhesive to reinforce the adhesive that was already on the tiles so I don't get any surprises next summer with them melting off, and stuck them on the wall. I've heard that you only need about 25% coverage to get great results, and so far it seems to be true. I only just started and it is SIGNIFICANTLY quieter when driving now. I can't wait to finish it up!
Here's a video of me giving an example after installing on a few panels.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theomsound/videos/1402452349882992/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BbaXBGhFxFy/?taken-by=theomsound
Hope this helps!
Orion
The OM Sound
www.theomsound.com
Basically a lot of people talk about MLV (Mass Loaded Vinyl) for this first step in vibration reduction, and there are a lot of companies that sell various products specifically designed for vehicles. The downside is that they tend to be pricey. After looking into asphalt (in the roofing section) and rubber (in the flooring section) I finally stumbled upon self-adhesive vinyl tiles.
I added a bit of construction adhesive to reinforce the adhesive that was already on the tiles so I don't get any surprises next summer with them melting off, and stuck them on the wall. I've heard that you only need about 25% coverage to get great results, and so far it seems to be true. I only just started and it is SIGNIFICANTLY quieter when driving now. I can't wait to finish it up!
Here's a video of me giving an example after installing on a few panels.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theomsound/videos/1402452349882992/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BbaXBGhFxFy/?taken-by=theomsound
Hope this helps!
Orion
The OM Sound
www.theomsound.com