Dynamat question
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Printed Date: April 28, 2024 at 8:27 AM
Topic: Dynamat question
Posted By: Boomin'Babe
Subject: Dynamat question
Date Posted: May 02, 2005 at 5:41 PM
I am helping to install dynamat for a friend, and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for what to clean the panels/surfaces with prior to installation? I searched the archives, and I couldn't find anything, so sorry if this is a repost.
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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: May 02, 2005 at 5:50 PM
You need to use a residue-free solvent like denatured alcohol or acetone. All dirt, wax, grease, etc. needs to be removed from the surface. Be careful if cleaning around plastic as some solvents will melt them. Avoid using Windex. ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: Boomin'Babe
Date Posted: May 02, 2005 at 10:19 PM
Brand names? What about rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover?
Posted By: angelob
Date Posted: May 03, 2005 at 9:22 AM
Some nail polish remover is acetone-based, but may include other ingredients. Acetone can be found at any hardware store or Wal-mart - its in the paint area.
Posted By: Izzum88
Date Posted: May 03, 2005 at 1:38 PM
Since theres already a post about dynamat going, is it worth getting the dynamat on any audio system? if not at what level should you think about getting it at?
Posted By: joebobcletusjr
Date Posted: May 03, 2005 at 1:55 PM
Izzum88 wrote:
Since theres already a post about dynamat going, is it worth getting the dynamat on any audio system? if not at what level should you think about getting it at?
Dynamat will definetely help with any system, even if you are talking about a stock system you will get a much better frequency response, and you will hear things you never though were on your CDs. as for the level, I would say to go with the best sound dedening level you can afford for the application you are doing, the less sound that gets in from outside and from the frame the more your music will jump out. noise reduction, in my opinion is usually the next step after upgrading the charging system or wiring, a lot of people will ignore these steps and wonder why their systems just aren't as clear or hit as hard as it should. ------------- eh? what did you just say?
Posted By: Boomin'Babe
Date Posted: May 03, 2005 at 3:27 PM
Should this acetone be diluted? If so, to what concentration? Is there any household cleaner I can use with less risk of melting everything down?
Posted By: kfr01
Date Posted: May 03, 2005 at 3:32 PM
I use denatured alcohol. It hasn't melted anything down. That said, I haven't left a pool of it sitting on a piece of plastic yet either. :-) I just got a generic jug from a home improvement store.
I agree with joebobcletusjr (nice name, btw). Reducing the noise floor can make a huge difference to all listeners. Even guys like me who don't care about SPL. (Actually, it can even help us more because we don't need to turn the music up as loud to overcome the road/car noise).
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