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Floor coating options 700 1988

I've peeled, pulled and chipped up the original sound deadening material on my floors in preparation for treating surface rust in the front footwells. Once that is done, what alternatives to the Dynamat IPD sells is there? Rather than the $70 they get for a sheet of this material I'd like to find an aerosol or paint-on solution.

In auto parts stores I see aerosol rubberized undercoating and truck bed liner coatings similar to Rhino lining that are applied with a brush or roller. Are any of these products a good replacement to the original material?

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Erwin in Memphis, '88 745t 183,000 miles, '95 855t For Sale








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    Floor coating options 700 1988

    Look up your nearest roofing supply in the yellow pages and ask for "Torch Down" roofing material. It is an asphalt/rubber material very similar to Dynamat but at a fraction of the cost and thicker. It is put down on roofs by melting the back with a propane torch. It comes in small rolls for repairs and flashings. About 1/8 thick. Larger rolls come with or w/o granules. The small rolls are w/o . Buy w/o granules. Just put it down or melt the back with a propane torch to make it stick. The spray bottle stuff is not heavy enough and doesn't work as good.








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      Floor coating options 700 1988

      Perfect. Just the information I was looking for.

      Thanks,
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      Erwin in Memphis, '88 745t 183,000 miles, '95 855t For Sale








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    Floor coating options 700 1988

    I've considered the rubberized undercoating myself. I'm not sure which would be better (that or the bed liner). Post back with the results from what ever product you decide to use.

    I'm looking to reduce the road noise in my wagon. I'm thinking of using the rubberized undercoating on the inside of the sheet metal in the doors.

    I have had good luck reducing noise from the rear by using a fiberglass ceiling tile from Home Depot, trimming it to size, and installing it under the interior panel on the hatch.

    Jeff Pierce
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    '92 Mercedes 190E (my daily driver), '93 945 Turbo (a kickass family car), '53 Willys-Overland Pickup (my snow-plow truck/conversation piece)








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      Floor coating options 700 1988

      Will do. IPD offers two Dynamat products. The ashpalt sound insulation and the padding that goes under the carpet. Both pretty pricey. My padding is in good shape so I'll likely try the undercoating or bed-liner product. Good tip on the rear of the wagon. Silence is golden. (At least on the inside of the car! ;^) )
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      Erwin in Memphis, '88 745t 183,000 miles, '95 855t For Sale







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