here's a tip...

if the metal/surface is cold to the touch you may want to want it up using
a heat gun (lwo setting). It will improve adherence.

On Wed, Jul 20, 2022 at 6:09 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> There is many right ways to go.  And even some product mixing can help
> with costs.
>
> But, I’m actually looking for help to understand decoupled mass loaded
> Vinyl.  The material to keep sound from entering the van at all.  The
> deadening products are helping with vibration and tone but this other stuff
> should keep road, wind, and engine noise out of the interior.
>
> I hope to learn as I go.
>
> I am more comfortable with other sound deadening products as they are
> easier for me to cut and apply, less messy for me, and I suspect lighter.
> Also, in a pinch, And I do make mistakes more then others, I can get it off
> with only a little struggle and the metal is clean and like before.  I
> always like being able to go back.  Still, all I have applied is still
> sticking solidly many years later.
>
> Luckily, I got a discount on Prime day for the material I like the most.
>
> Keep the tips coming!
>
> Eric Caron
>
>
> > On Jul 20, 2022, at 12:58 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> >
> >                Hey EC
> >
> >        Here is My 1/2Cent ~ For sound deadening get the relatively cheap
> selfstick stuff
> >
> > from Lowes or maybe Amazon
> >
> >
> https://www.lowes.com/pd/Peel-Seal-Instant-Waterproof-Repairs-6-in-x-25-ft-Aluminum-Roll-Flashing/1018733
> >
> >        & then if You want the ultimate sound & Thermal Insulation check
> out HaveLock Wool,
> >
> > https://havelockwool.com/
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >> On 19 Jul , 2022, at 12:03 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi folks,
> >>
> >> Below is a reply from the tech department at Cascade Audio.
> >>
> >>       Is this the correct Cascade Audio?
> >>
> >> It took a couple months to get a reply and then several days to get
> this reply.
> >>
> >> The man is very pleasant and laid back but I’m not sure I am feeling
> totally confident in his future advice for sound proofing materials.
> >>
> >> Is it the same place others have mentioned on the list?
> >>
> >> Message with info follows:
> >>
> >> Hi Eric,
> >>
> >> Good Morning Sir.
> >>
> >> Will call at some point Bud.
> >>
> >> Went fishing yesterday in the Gulf.
> >>
> >> Thank You
> >>
> >>
> >> Earl A. Lirette, III
> >>
> >>
> >> Cascade Audio Engineering
> >> 6240 West Park Avenue
> >> Houma, Louisiana  70364
> >>
> >> 985-870-0000
>