sound deadener and doors
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Printed Date: July 03, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Topic: sound deadener and doors
Posted By: hvaughn
Subject: sound deadener and doors
Date Posted: August 11, 2005 at 8:57 PM
I'm gonna try to put some raammat on my doors and have a couple of questions. I don't know if I'm gonna be able to put it on the inside of the door panel, but plan on doing the outside of the door panel. First, will this be enough?
Also, do I need to cover the holes in the door or cut the mat off to reveal the holes after installing it? I have seen it both ways and I'm not sure which way is better.
And last, do I need to reinstall the plastic sheet that is currently on the door from the factory? If I can, I thought about putting some on the inside of the outer door as well. There is already some on the door from the factory, but figured a little more would only help. Please advise....
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Posted By: hvaughn
Date Posted: August 11, 2005 at 8:57 PM
I'm gonna try to put some raammat on my doors and have a couple of questions. I don't know if I'm gonna be able to put it on the inside of the door panel, but plan on doing the outside of the door panel. First, will this be enough?
Also, do I need to cover the holes in the door or cut the mat off to reveal the holes after installing it? I have seen it both ways and I'm not sure which way is better.
And last, do I need to reinstall the plastic sheet that is currently on the door from the factory? If I can, I thought about putting some on the inside of the outer door as well. There is already some on the door from the factory, but figured a little more would only help. Please advise....
Posted By: boulderguy
Date Posted: August 11, 2005 at 9:02 PM
You'll get less sound outside the door if you do the inside of the door also. It's worth it IMO, even if it's just a few smaller strips. Ditch the plastic that's inside the doors now, you'll be replacing it with the raammat. You can leave the plastic fastener holes covered if you want, the fasteners should punch right thru when you put the panel back on.
Posted By: hvaughn
Date Posted: August 11, 2005 at 9:05 PM
what about the big holes that are in the door. do I leave them covered or cut the raammat and expose them.
Posted By: boulderguy
Date Posted: August 11, 2005 at 9:15 PM
unless it's some type of vent I'd cover them.
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