Good tip,  I usually do on a warm and dry day.  I actually like a little less stick at first as I have to do placement by touch.

Eric 

> On Jul 20, 2022, at 10:49 AM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>