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killergtz · 04-22-2006, 11:29 PM

im getting ready to strip the sounddeadning out of my car and wanted to find out were i could get dry ice or if there is a better way to do it someone could let me know

MuddyREX · 04-22-2006, 11:40 PM

I've used a hairdryer to soften it and a nice strong putty knife to scrape it off.

killergtz · 04-23-2006, 12:21 AM

how long did that take you was it tough to come off. i had thought about doing that but it seemed like it would take forever to get off

MuddyREX · 04-23-2006, 10:54 AM

In the car that I stripped, there were two kinds of sound deadening. The top layer was a thick, heavy layer of padding that felt almost like cotton. It was pretty easy to pull out since it wasn't really glued to the floorboards so well. The bottom layer was almost like a dried rubbery tar (think Dynamat) that had to be heated and scraped off. In some places, it was very dry and could be pulled off in chunks with my fingers. In other places, it was gooey and had to be scraped off.

If your car is older, it may come off a little easier than in a newer car. I helped my buddy gut his 86 VW GTi, and it took a while. We just kept scraping until we got it all off. Beer helps.

SpendOne · 04-23-2006, 01:05 PM

Dry Ice, let it sit for about 5 mins on the spot your working on. Then take a scraper and a hammer and watch it fall out in chunks.

2point4DSM · 04-23-2006, 11:14 PM

I hear tranny oil has a nice way of softening it up and making it easy to wipe clean. If this is true I would assume any kind of oil would do the same including brake fluid. Of course be ready to put down new paint since brake fluid will definitely eat into that too.

04-22-2006, 11:29 PM	#1
killergtz Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: yardley Member #1784 iTrader: (0)	best way to strip sounddeadning im getting ready to strip the sounddeadning out of my car and wanted to find out were i could get dry ice or if there is a better way to do it someone could let me know

04-22-2006, 11:40 PM	#2
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	I've used a hairdryer to soften it and a nice strong putty knife to scrape it off. __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-23-2006, 10:54 AM	#4
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	In the car that I stripped, there were two kinds of sound deadening. The top layer was a thick, heavy layer of padding that felt almost like cotton. It was pretty easy to pull out since it wasn't really glued to the floorboards so well. The bottom layer was almost like a dried rubbery tar (think Dynamat) that had to be heated and scraped off. In some places, it was very dry and could be pulled off in chunks with my fingers. In other places, it was gooey and had to be scraped off. If your car is older, it may come off a little easier than in a newer car. I helped my buddy gut his 86 VW GTi, and it took a while. We just kept scraping until we got it all off. Beer helps. __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-23-2006, 01:05 PM	#5
SpendOne Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NE Philly Member #144 My Ride: 1987 Mazda RX7 LQ4 Turbo iTrader: (6)	Dry Ice, let it sit for about 5 mins on the spot your working on. Then take a scraper and a hammer and watch it fall out in chunks. __________________ 1993 GSX - 10.8@135 Stock motor & Trans - SOLD 1987 Mazda RX7 Single turbo LQ4 - 9.2@150 - SOLD 1980 Ford Fairmont 4Dr LQ4 Turbo AGAIN

04-23-2006, 11:14 PM	#6
2point4DSM Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Member #505 My Ride: 08 Sienna Limited AWD, 07 John Deere riding mower, 03 Honda Pilot, 92 GSX iTrader: (0)	I hear tranny oil has a nice way of softening it up and making it easy to wipe clean. If this is true I would assume any kind of oil would do the same including brake fluid. Of course be ready to put down new paint since brake fluid will definitely eat into that too. __________________ - Wil 08 Sienna, limited AWD w/ laser guided cruise control, FTMFW!

04-23-2006, 12:21 AM	#3
killergtz Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: yardley Member #1784 iTrader: (0)	how long did that take you was it tough to come off. i had thought about doing that but it seemed like it would take forever to get off

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