This the the only way I will install damping mat:
First thing is to removce all the pannels and carpet, then prep the mounting surface:
Tp prep the surface I will not use anything but paint thinner or acetone but denatured alcohal works awesome!!!
They will not leave any residue behind, and will remove all dirt, wax, oils and crap that can get in the way of the damper from sticking and working properly. most installs that fail, do so because the mounting surfcae was not cleaned properly.
Here is the way I do it:
Make sure you do this in a well ventelated are. Use a fan if you can.
1. Get some LINT FREE towels. I get mine from a janitorial supply shop.
2. Vaccume (shop-vac) the bare metal of the car, remopvin all debrit to get all the dirt and fluff out.
3. soak the LINT FREE towel in paint thinner. and rub the hell out of the mounting surface with moderate pressure.get everywhere, even if you dont think you will apply mat there.
4. let dry for 20 minutes & go over it with a dry LINT FREE towel again.
5. use an air compressor to blow over the entire surface.
6. repeate steps 3, 4, & 5 using a different, clean LINT FREE towel each time.
7. repeat again!
NOTE: If you plan on adding multiple layers, It is very important to clean the aluminum side of the 1st layer of Second Skin. the back of the first layer is a mountring surface and needs to be preped as well! IF you dont, you will runn in to problems.
Using a razor knife cut the Second Skin sheet to the appropriate shape and size. The bigger the pieces the better.
use a heat gun or hair dryer to heat the Second Skin up.
Remove the paper liner from the Second Skin and apply the adhesive side to the prepared surface. On large surfaces, remove the release liner in sections, working your way down and across the panel. Be sure not to lay material over an entire section all at once. Doing this will prevent the material from entering all the hard to reach areas. Remember, the more contact this material has with the surface area, the better it will stick, and the better it will work!
Apply the Second Skin to the mounting surface with a roller one small area at a time. Use the roller to work the Second Skin into all contours of the surface area. Using a razor knife, cut holes and lines in any air pockets that may have formed between the panel and the Second Skin Sound Damplifier. Work the air out with the roller. You may also find that the blunt end of a screwdriver will help you reach the difficult areas.apply as much pressure as you can with the roller. several times as the material cools to room temperature.
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