Flashband as sound deadening - does it really work

[discipleofsketch]

I was looking at proper sound deadening stuff and it's quite expensive, and I noticed on another thread someone usinf roofing flashband on panels - does that really make a difference?

[Aberdeenbus]

Yep, not as well as the way more expensive products.

Best put on with a hot air gun.

Si

[sean384]

I've just in process of sound deadening my van. Cost £160 to do the lot...

[discipleofsketch]

I've just in process of sound deadening my van. Cost £160 to do the lot...

What did you use?

[jasd1978]

Works fine to remove the booming sound From large panels. I did my tin top roof in it and it made a noticeable difference.

[VirginAtlantic]

Ive seen sound proofing paint, but I cannot comment on the end result you'll have to look nope listen out for the results from someone who's experienced using it? might be cheaper than flashband?

[sean384]

I've just in process of sound deadening my van. Cost £160 to do the lot...

What did you use?

I phoned this place up (link below) to get some advice and they recommended this product. I've not fully fitted the van as of yet only got round to doing the engine bay and cover and the passenger footwell and ive already noticed a difference by means of the stereo being on a lower volume to listen to than it had previously!!
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[ELVIS]

^WHS

Just ordered a mountain of silent coat/Dodo etc for the LT. Really impressed with it. got 2mm/4mm/Buffler 20/CCF9 and Dodo MLV.

Searching about the general consensus from experts that dont sell products is that 25% coverage is more than adequate coverage to prevent drumming/panel vibration.

As i understand it you only have 100% coverage if you want to look cool or you're selling it and want to maximize income

[discipleofsketch]

Cheers guys - it's mainly the engine area I want to do, I think after that, the bulk of the cab noise is wind noise/ whistling, so door and window seals are a priority..

[Cableguy]

Wouldn't use flash band. Would you want your van to stink of tar when it gets warm?

[lloydy]

i have the silent coat stuff in mine, wouldn't really want to use flash band.

[silverbullet]

There is also self-adhesive aluminum foil-faced foam mat. About 10mm thk and has high temp adhesive, so ok for roofs. I have bought it at classic car shows from a bloke called Quinton Rump (not joking) up in Winsford, Cheshire. Trades as "quality-car-covers" on ebay.
Cost £20 per sq.metre but has been that price for a while.