Flexin problem

[GRANDPA 10+ year member]

I got a 08 chrysler sebring and the right rear quarter panel is flexing too much its messing with the music. Does anybody have a quick fix to stop the flexing? Thanks

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[813thumper 10+ year member]

sound deadening

 

[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

CLD or SPL tiles will help

Sound Deadener Showdown - Your Source for Sound Deadening Products and Information

Sound Deadening Materials for Noise Reduction from Second Skin

 

[ahole-ic]

Sound deadener is not always the best remedy. If there are screws to tighten that is always the best. Also, use some duct tape in between panels so they do not touch each other and also to hold things snug in place. Deadener is just to change the resonant frequency of certain panels by adding mass. It does not magically fix huge issues as some people seem to think it does.

 

[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

Yes duct tape between panels will help with vibration noise but the OP specifically said he was having FLEX problems which Rudy has proven can be greatly reduced by adding CLD tiles...

 

[ahole-ic]

Yes duct tape between panels will help with vibration noise but the OP specifically said he was having FLEX problems which Rudy has proven can be greatly reduced by adding CLD tiles...

Yeah it's a quarter panel though man. Usually it has body lines etc to keep it from actually flexing. Usually in that case it is because something has come loose and the actual panel is flapping in the breeze. I follow your logic, I just don't think that's the most effective solution in this scenario.

 

[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

Yeah it's a quarter panel though man. Usually it has body lines etc to keep it from actually flexing. Usually in that case it is because something has come loose and the actual panel is flapping in the breeze. I follow your logic, I just don't think that's the most effective solution in this scenario.

I understand the panels have some reinforcement but it's not designed to stand up to the type of pressure we put it under. My rear quarter panel has a big metal bar going down the middle of it but it was still flexing like crazy. Slapped a couple CLD tiles on it and you wouldn't believe the difference. I know sound deadener is not the end all be all for noise issues but for flexing it's definitely one of the most effective options.

I do agree that he should check for loose bolts first, but just because he's got flex doesn't mean something has failed, he's putting the car into conditions it was never designed for.

 

[GRANDPA 10+ year member]

I understand the panels have some reinforcement but it's not designed to stand up to the type of pressure we put it under. My rear quarter panel has a big metal bar going down the middle of it but it was still flexing like crazy. Slapped a couple CLD tiles on it and you wouldn't believe the difference. I know sound deadener is not the end all be all for noise issues but for flexing it's definitely one of the most effective options.
I do agree that he should check for loose bolts first, but just because he's got flex doesn't mean something has failed, he's putting the car into conditions it was never designed for.

Where can I get CLD tiles at?

 

[audioatg 10+ year member]

Expanded foam. Spray that in that open space you have in your panels.

 

[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

Where can I get CLD tiles at?

See my earlier post for the link...(below)

CLD or SPL tiles will helpSound Deadener Showdown - Your Source for Sound Deadening Products and Information

Sound Deadening Materials for Noise Reduction from Second Skin

I thought Second Skin had a similar product called SPL tiles but I don't see them on their site anymore. Sound Deadener Showdown is run by the guy who developed the CDL tiles though so I'd buy from him.

 

[BlactimusCrime 10+ year member]

i second the expanding spray foam for certain areas, but checking for the tightness of fasteners would be my 1st priority

 

[okiedokie 10+ year member]

take a VIDEO of your car panel flexing

 

[Phoenix Risen 10+ year member]

op what you running as far as a sub stage