Project sound insulation, Determined to get rid of some road noise Options

[GotToyota]

Alright guys, I decided to tackle a project similar to what a member on here did by getting rid of some noise with a carpeting material. I'm attempting the same thing, except with my door panels and rear panels. I went to Home Depot and bought a 6'x9' roll of carpet padding for $30, along with a can of 3M rubber and vinyl spray adhesive. I already tried to deaden the sound a bit by using some extra Dynamat I had, but it didn't help much at all. Spray the door panel on the areas where you will be placing the padding, then rip pieces to the size of your choice and place accordingly. WARNING: You might want to let these panels sit overnight, because the smell isn't too pleasant.

Pics of the materials:


Starting door panel:


Door panel finished:


After I get everything finished I'll let you guys know how well this worked. I spent $40 in materials with tax, so it would be a pretty cheap solution to getting rid of some exterior road noise. Not the prettiest solution, but I feel it should help out greatly.

-Matt

[gt_driFFter]

did you dynamat the plastic/leather door covers before putting on the carpet stuff?

Yeah, but I did that nearly a year ago. It didn't do as well as I had hoped, but the padding FAR exceeded my expectations and I'd say it's better than Dynamat as well as more cost efficient.

I'm sorry but the only way carpet foam > dynamat is when you have installed dynamat INCORRECTLY, which you have done! It is not supposed to go on your door panels, it is designed to adhere to the actual structures of the car (the door, and actual body of the car). Dynamat, when installed correctly will greatly reduce road noise, while cleaning up the sound.

[GotToyota]

did you dynamat the plastic/leather door covers before putting on the carpet stuff?

Yeah, but I did that nearly a year ago. It didn't do as well as I had hoped, but the padding FAR exceeded my expectations and I'd say it's better than Dynamat as well as more cost efficient.

I'm sorry but the only way carpet foam > dynamat is when you have installed dynamat INCORRECTLY, which you have done! It is not supposed to go on your door panels, it is designed to adhere to the actual structures of the car (the door, and actual body of the car). Dynamat, when installed correctly will greatly reduce road noise, while cleaning up the sound.

You failed to realize that I did put it on the actual door. I just put the small amount of what I had left onto the door panel.