Sound Deadening. Top 5 Reasons

Today, lots of drivers wonder whether they need car sound deadening and whether it is effective.

In fact, this is an important procedure that does not just enhance the interior comfort but ensures safe driving. After numerous trips in a car without any sound deadening, the driver grows hot-tempered and fatigable—such traits may lead to accidents. This is why sound deadening is not just a classy trend but a crucial must!

Here we will describe the benefits of sound deadening and where to apply it.

• The first reason for sound deadening is noise. By source, noises are divided into internal and external.

External noise is the outside impact (contraflow transport, road surface, wind, precipitation).

Internal noise is generated by the car itself (exhaust, engine, suspension, wheels, squeaks and hammering from plastic element and electronics, etc.).

High-grade sound deadening helps to reduce both types of noise and even eliminate some of them.

• The second reason is the driver and passenger comfort. It is by far easier to talk in a properly-insulated car as no one needs to shout. Moreover, you don’t need to turn the speakers up to enjoy music.
• The third reason is driving safety. In a sound-deadened car, the driver is calm, concentrated, not distracted or annoyed.
• The fourth reason—quite significant as well—is body reinforcement and rust prevention. Thanks to its composition, the sound-deadening material makes the car body more stable and thus steering more comfortable, whereas its waterproof characteristics protect the metal against rust and destruction. Consequently, the material prolongs the service life of your car.
• The fifth reason is optimal microclimate inside. In simple words, the car conserves the heat in winter, and warms up slower in summer, even when exposed to direct sunlight. You must admit that this is another argument for sound deadening.

The most noisy or noise-conducting areas are: doors, floor, engine room, wheel arches, ceiling, and trunk.

Sound deadening can be complex or partial. It goes without saying that partial sound deadening is much cheaper and makes surgical strikes— e.g. eliminates squeaking or improves the acoustics sound quality.

BUT. Having got rid of some problems, you may suddenly find the others. Those noises that had never bothered you before will become annoying after processing one or some elements. This will definitely distract you from level-headed driving. Sooner or later, you will need to solve that problem. Take care of your comfort beforehand and get rid of all possible noises and clingy sounds.

To produce the best result, perform complex sound deadening—i.e. apply the material on the entire car. To make it less costly, do it yourself with the use of a few tools and cost-efficient material. Read on and you will learn how to choose the proper sound-deadening material.

A note about drivers who are eager to install an amplifier or subwoofer in their cars for louder and higher-grade sound. Installation of such systems requires sound deadening of at least those car elements where the systems will be deployed. Otherwise, the car will start buzzing and rattling with all the elements inside, gulping all your joy.  The efforts will be up the spout.

Speaking of materials, the market offers numerous options for vibration damping and sound deadening. There is a plethora of them! To figure out what you need, be guided by the price in the Best Sellers section and flick through customer reviews on Amazon, for example.

The key landmark features are: adhesiveness, thickness, temperature properties, and safety. Kilmat has embraced and incorporated all these features in one product.

Have great trips and drive with comfort!