How to cover holes in your doors?

[ladysmanfelpz 10+ year member]

Thanks.

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[WhiteYota]

Look at Keep Hope Alive's build log - He did a build for a newer Accord but the same principles should apply.

2014-accord-sport-sq-build-keep_hope_alive

I have also read where some people use plexiglass that you can get at like home depot or lowes

edit - sorry just seen where you were talking about the inside, the plexi would be for the holes to access inside the door

 

[peterletran 10+ year member]

Ever considered using something like vinyl? The same stuff they make banners and signs out of. They come in roll with adhesive. Just cut to shape? or ... maybe use the fabric for a subwoofer box with some silicon or other adhesive? Might be difficult to get to set though ...

 

[The Camry]

Ever considered using something like vinyl? The same stuff they make banners and signs out of. They come in roll with adhesive. Just cut to shape? or ... maybe use the fabric for a subwoofer box with some silicon or other adhesive? Might be difficult to get to set though ...

Problem with that is that you want a stiff material. Something that wont flex from the pressure of the speaker. Sealing your door is pretty much creating a large enclosure for your speaker. When your enclosure flexes, it changes the acoustic properties. You want a solid stiff enclosure

 

[The Camry]

Thanks.

Some people use mdf and something to bind it to the metal. Some people just get sticky sound deadener and cover the holes.

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/speakers/95925-proper-door-sound-deadening-you.html

 

[The Camry]

Thanks.

Some people use mdf and something to bind it to the metal. Some people just get sticky sound deadener and cover the holes.

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/speakers/95925-proper-door-sound-deadening-you.html

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

Mass loaded vinyl works fine too.

 

[peterletran 10+ year member]

4 hours of effort treating the passenger door. that's deadening, absorption, MLV barrier and CCF decoupler, and then terminating the speaker wires i had previously ran into the door. tomorrow i will repeat for the passenger door. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
the passenger door needed deadening, so a few sheets of BXT II did the trick.

then came the most important part of treating a door - adding absorption. this is a 1" thick compressed fiberglass ceiling tile (with the white cover removed). $6 per 2'x4' piece. this is easier to work with than the loose batt insulation and being compressed it offers more absorption with less hassle.

next came the barrier. the factory barrier is thin. i wanted to use MLV for the barrier but had the challenge of keeping water out. the factory setup has a slit where water can drain but it is flawed. so i added Ensolite (CCF( to the metal where the MLV will contact and also to the entire inside (one piece, sticky side out) to stick to the MLV and create a watertight barrier.

HA! See?! VINYL! LOL!

He also used compressed ceiling tiles? $6 for a 2x4 feet tile?

 

[peterletran 10+ year member]

4 hours of effort treating the passenger door. that's deadening, absorption, MLV barrier and CCF decoupler, and then terminating the speaker wires i had previously ran into the door. tomorrow i will repeat for the passenger door. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
the passenger door needed deadening, so a few sheets of BXT II did the trick.

then came the most important part of treating a door - adding absorption. this is a 1" thick compressed fiberglass ceiling tile (with the white cover removed). $6 per 2'x4' piece. this is easier to work with than the loose batt insulation and being compressed it offers more absorption with less hassle.

next came the barrier. the factory barrier is thin. i wanted to use MLV for the barrier but had the challenge of keeping water out. the factory setup has a slit where water can drain but it is flawed. so i added Ensolite (CCF( to the metal where the MLV will contact and also to the entire inside (one piece, sticky side out) to stick to the MLV and create a watertight barrier.

HA! See?! VINYL! LOL!

He also used compressed ceiling tiles? $6 for a 2x4 feet tile?

 

[The Camry]

Sigh, your cool. Vinyl and mass loaded vinyl arent the same. MLV is loaded so it wont move and its stiff. Straight Vinyl like you said wouldnt work. Dont be a smart ***.

 

[CSCStang]

Mlv decoupled with ccf ftw

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

I just used ABS sheets on my CRV and matted.Leaving easy access if needed for any future issues in window/door replacement parts.Sealed around the ABS with Silicone,and wasnt expensive, and water resistant.Works great

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

Actually, vinyl flooring would be effective if combined in layers for added mass and rigidity.

What I have pictured is DB3 mass loaded vinyl for noise blocking.

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

HA! See?! VINYL! LOL!
He also used compressed ceiling tiles? $6 for a 2x4 feet tile?

I'm using the same materials and methods I use in architectural acoustics, but without the huge price markups associated with commercial products.

 

[ladysmanfelpz 10+ year member]

Pics and description please audiobahn. I have extra deadener and want to go this route. I feel like I will F up MLV. Also list of materials and where you got them would be great. If its siliconed in, how are the sheets easily removable?