But I want more.
After using silent coat deadening sheets in my van I ordered some isolating foam sheets to boost the factory sound proofing in the boot floor.
In truth the standard stuff isn't bad, but it can always be improved on, especially in areas like the rear suspension turrets which are bare metal, and the interior trim panels are all plastic which does nothing for absorbing noises.
(The drain plug was found to be loose too, and was refitted before I fitted the foam).
The sheets are 6mm thick closed cell foam. I could have (and probably should have) laid some deadening sheets first, but I'm trying to reduce exhaust and road noise, so I thought I could accept the factory fitted deadening.
Being self adhesive the panels lay up quite easily, very sticky and forms to the body profiles well. Easy to cut with a Stanley knife too. I bought a pack of 12 sheets which is just enough to do all of the load area up to the carpet join under the rear seat, with 2 sheets left to cover some of the suspension turret.
I also completely covered inside the lock box, as this is next to the exhaust and had no sound proofing in it at all. This made the carpet a little harder to refit as it was now 6mm smaller all round...
Once everything was replaced I had a few hours left before I had to go to work, and I found it made a huge difference to the noises from the rear. The exhaust noise is all but completely gone with a bit of an improvement on road / tyre noise. I'm never going to remove that completely whilst I have low profile tyres and the condition of the Tarmac on the roads I drive is pretty bad.
I notice the engine noise more though, so some under bonnet deadening might be on the cards. I plan to get some deadening sheets and more foam for the doors / side panels as funds allow.
I know it'll never be limo quiet, but a little more refined and doors which clunk shut without rattles would be good.
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