I also used the JC Whitney generics on a non-Vanagon (gasp!) vehicle. Had
some problems with the sheets staying put- they tended to sag.

The lesson learned with that was: use a heat gun on the initial
installation. It'll help form the sheet and (I think) cure the adhesive
better.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Derek Krueger" <vanagon@DRKRU.COTSE.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, June 10, 2002 4:28 PM
Subject: Re: [FIX] Sound deadening with B-Quiet products?

> For sound insulation throughout my ride I used generic insulating sheets
> from JC Whitney
(http://www.jcwhitney.com/product.jhtml?CATID=5312&BQ=jcw2)
> throughout my ride (write-up coming soon).  Good price and the result was
> better than expected.  Currently I have the rear deck, under rear seat and
> under front passanger area done.  I plan on doing in doors and such as I
> find reasons to take the pannles off.  One note of warning, order the
small
> sheets and not the one large sheet as it is a PITA to use and often is
> cracked on delivery.
>
> Let me know if you have further questions.
>
> Derek
>
> > OK - I am pulling the door panels off next weekend to re-wire my
> > windows and side mirrors, and while at it I plan to install some sound
> > deadening materials.  I have spent hours poring over the archives on
> > the subject, as well as poring over the manufacturers' web sites, and I
> > am TOTALLY confused. Why do these companies have to make a dozen
> > products each that all sound like they do the same thing?  Grrr....
> >
> > Can anyone provide definitive advice on which of these products to use
> > in the door panels, and why:
> >
> >  B-Quiet Extreme
> >  B-Quiet Lite
> >  Brown Bread
> >  Dynamat
> >  B-Quiet Vcomp
> >  B-Quiet Lcomp
> >
> > For the life of me, I cannot make sense of it all - they all sound the
> > same (no pun intended).   Also, is there one of the products that will
> > replace the "mat" that is installed under the carpeting in a GL
> > Vanagon?  (It looks to be made of a mixture of felt and cork).
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Brent Christensen
>