How much deadener do I need??

Neal · Post by **Neal** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:25 pm

I'm looking at getting some eDEAD sound deadener for my 03 silverado ext cab. Wanting to do the whole interior (door panels, floor, headliner, and the rear wall). Does anyone have any idea how many square ft of this I need to to a complete job on my truck. And what do you guys think of eDEAD, dynamat is way overpriced in my opinion, but let me know. Thanks.

sinister audio · Post by **sinister audio** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 12:20 am

i like secondskin so i wouldnt know about the ed stuff you can check this out though http://www.sounddeadenershowdown.com/

Darthness · Post by **Darthness** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 3:41 am

i agree, second skin is great stuff

Ryan from Ohio · Post by **Ryan from Ohio** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 3:58 am

edead seems to be a decent cheap alternative to other sound damping options.

I have heard some very strong opinions that it is not good as it falls off. Especially when you stick it to like a roof, trunk lid or other surface where its on the underside hanging off it.

Some people swear by it, some people hate it. Seems to be the story of eD in all ways...

smoker · Post by **smoker** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 5:03 am

just measure the areas you want to cover and see how many square feet are there, then account for things like the tranny hump. i think you will come in the area of around 120 sq. ft.

Post by **GlassWolf** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 5:55 am

3 gallons for liquid deadener to do firewall to trunk.
40 to 60sq ft of mat to do doors, ceiling, etc.
that generally handles a typical sedan.
that's a ballpark guess. a bulk roll of mat from ebay usually does the job.