Classic VW Beetle Bug How to Sound Deadening Insulation Tip

[@MIKEISENBERG1]

Chris: What a great service you have preformed by creating uploading all these Classic VW videos! I just bought a '72 Convertible and I expect to use many of your tips. If I had bought the '68 project car I was looking at, I'd be LIVING on your videos!! Thanks a million!! Mike out in dry, Sunny New Mexico

[@angelazaffer946]

Thank you for the great advice. It was not difficult at all. I only did the back area behind the back seat. I put the roofing material down at the beginning of summer and then did not have time to put the carpet over it until yesterday. No bad smell at all, and that was all the way through a hot New Mexico summer. I plan on finishing the carpet and sound deadening in my 79 Convertible Beetle next year. Thank again.

[@angelazaffer946]

By the way, New Mexico had a really hot summer with many days over 102 degrees. No smell, nothing running, great sound deadening! Awesome advice.

[@Alternabear]

I've had several Vdubbers make this same recommendation. It's supposed to be the greatest thing since sliced bread LOL I have a slight water leaking into the cabin issue that needs to be tended to first, then repair/prevent the rust that has come along with it then I am all over this process. Great idea on the home carpet padding as well. Cost effective and as long as you know how to use some shears and can pattern things, you have it made!

[@lpz3665]

Chris... I just subscribed to your channel. You seem like a very nice person. Willing to help others. Your videos are very helpful. And your work very detailed. Just wanted you to know. The things I like ..the camera action ..the cars ..and your descriptions of the products. You got the voice. Keep it up. 74 type 1 from the GREAT STATE OF TEXAS.

[@classicvwbugs]

Very cool man thank you so much, that means a lot.

[@Numanore]

New subscriber here! Hey I just wanted to throw out some knowledge on acoustics and vibration. The material your using while ok is not actually a sound dampening/proofing material. The reason it works is because of the materials density…the more dense a material the less “noise” you are going to get from it. Traditional sound dampening materials are expansive because of the material itself and the properties that are afforded it in part due to its density. Dynamat while good is expensive, I used it to sound proof aircraft engine bays that were equipped with Rotax 912 motors (similar in acoustic qualities to a beetle equipped with a 1600 - 1800cc). The two materials I would recommend to dampen on the cheap (cheap in money not on quality) would be Siless 80mm self adhering butyl rubber or Siless 157mm self adhering closed cell foam. The foam will be cheaper and may impede your interior install as it is thicker (foam has to be in order to achieve the same properties of butyl) while the Butyl is super thin and easy to cut, dart, and even shape. To finish it off I recommend using a stainless steel firewall and adhering an aluminized fire barrier material and finishing that off with a butyl sound proofing (stainless won’t burn and the extra firewall material will give the butyl something grab onto without heating up and disbonding).

[@Earthwormvid]

Thanks! Great information. I just bought my daughter a 1970 Beetle. I drove it back to the Twin Cities from Sioux Falls. It was LOUD. I'll try your technique.

[@Superbeetlefan73]

Thank you Chris. You outdo yourself with such professional looking videos, and all that great advice and tips you give for free. Thank you.

[@RWvidz]

4 rolls did my whole Bug I used the Peel & Seal from Lowes Easy to do! Great Video Chris!

[@donk.johnson7346]

Well I've done some of the luggage compartment to finished today. So after I glue down that carpet backing, I put the carpet over that and glue it too, or tack it down?

[@ercankackar9195]

Chris Vallone I applied the same exact with double cover X2 thing to my 74 1303. I recommend this to any bug. SUPER QUITE!! thanks man!!

[@rubirikardo674]

ljl

[@truckdriver4323]

Thanks a bunch buddy. Thanks to this video I insulated my semi trucks walls, doors and floor. The difference is HUGE. Now when I parked next to other trucks running, I could sleep well. Took me a bit to do it , but I REALLY HAPPY with it. BTW it doesn't smells. THANK AGAIN FOR THE TIP

[@stanztman68]

Great tip. I havent tried this yet my bug is in the process of being painted. I saw someone said the interior of a car,s temp. exceeds that of a roof. NO WAY. If you don't believe me try standing on your roof barefoot in the middle of summer! I looked at the msds sheet on the quick roof website. this material isnt affected by heat until 200 degrees fahrenheit. If your car gets that hot your living on the sun.

[@joestl314]

Actually the temperature in a car can exceed those found on roof tops. In the summer the interior of your car can reach 140+ degrees. Although this isn't enough to melt some asphalt based deadeners, it is enough to greatly reduce their effectiveness. Butyl deadeners not only can withstand temperatures over 400 degrees they're also twice as effective at all temperatures. Asphalt products are appealing because they are cheaper, but you'll have to use twice as much to get the same effect.

[@peterjlindley]

I've been watching all your videos and have gotten a ton of great information. Thanks for making them.

[@donaldsmith749]

I am in the process of noise reduction and carpeting my 64 bug right now. Thanks for the tip.

[@DaltonEFX]

Did this this Saturday and I can tell a huge difference from what it was.

[@truthintuning]

This is a great video. I can't wait to try this stuff out on my Mustang and my 240SX. I looked through the comments and glad to hear that the Quick Roof does not smell, I have read that the Peel n Stick does give off a strong odor. Thanks again and keep up the great work!

[@Kevin19700]

Took your advice and my 66 1300 sedan is nice and quiet now. Thanks Chris!

[@morganturner9699]

Would you recommend painting the metal with a primer before installing a roll on sound deadener?

[@classicvwbugs]

Sure that's fine, or any other sealer type paint

[@erikreisner]

Is this stuff just a buy, open and lay down and good to go? Do I need any special tools to install it? I'm very new to the bug world (inherited a 66 from my uncle who inherited from his mom) and I'm looking for something to quiet the bug down and reduce the heat as I'm located in the desert.

[@ChristineJump]

Just spent the afternoon putting in the rear of my 74 Bay bus. I think I'll put it in the front wall (below dash), cab floor sliding door. Thanks for the affordable tip! Was looking at using Dynamat.

[@ghiaghia67]

When you put the carpet down do you glue carpet to the quick roof? If you use quick roof and the 1/4 carpet pad do you glue the pad to the quick roof and the carpet to the pad? Thanks for the help!

[@nickl011]

So since you did this a while ago, have you noticed a smell at all on hot days?

[@donk.johnson7346]

Had to buy Peel and Seal at Lowes, Home Depot has some strong smelling stuff now, think I'll take it back or maybe use it in the engine compartment and under the spare tire and on top of the gas tank. I don't know. But first I'm going to see how well it burns, if any.

[@Sam_mila]

Rhino liner one floor plans and luggage compartment work ? What u think

[@classicvwbugs]

Sure, but outside, not inside. Keep em clean looking on the inside.

[@1DavidSe]

hey chris... i would like to do the trunk lid of my car because i have a stereo and the subs reflect off the lid... but what i am concerd about this stuff comming off in the heat and ruining my expencive equiptment.... do you think this stuff would stay up in a upside down location. plz be honest cuz i would rather spend 100$ then ruin 100's

[@r0ckworthy]

Holy crap thank you thank you thank you for this info. This sparks a revolution in my mind. One quick question: What kind of adhesive would you suggest using to stick the carpet backing to the top of the Quick Roof? Oh, and do you think adding two layers of Quick Roof instead of one would make a noticeable in sound deadening, since it's so cheap? Thanks so much for this tutorial, keep up the great work!

[@AMRIE21]

Hey chris , I'm doing the whole inside and in the luggage area I'm down to Barr metal there are some rust spots not to bad some are a lilttle pivided . What do you recommend clean it up and Por 15 it . Or clean it down and have my paint guy paint it ? Or can I por 15 then paint over it?

[@shelteru]

Chris, can I use the Quick Roof under the hood of my car? Do you think the engine will get to hot? Thanks.

[@musicman1685]

Any difference between this one and Quick Roof pro aluminum??

[@mwatersh2o]

put this everywhere but the roof of my 69 bug and it worked great! Thanks for the great tip. p.s. if anyone is planning on using this on their car, do it! cheap and effective...

[@niel80]

I have a dumb question..do you know how to make the engine sound like a turbine?,I have a 2000 mexican VW and sounds like a turbine since I went to the mechanic,and this guy just suposed to change the alternator but he told me that it will fade away but no,I mean I like it, but would like to know if its bad for the engine? or something.I went to a lot of VW shows here in Tijuana and a lot of guys have that sound, but these guys are not dayly drivers, most of them just tow their rides thanx :)

[@tattoov8]

@Tozza Hi, its just Wickes own brand adhesive flashing, comes in various widths/lengths, its about £16 for a roll about 10 inches wide and plenty long enough!

[@classicvwbugs]

Well we live in a society today that needs things spelled out for them. You could have hit the stop button.

[@PeterQ9406]

Chris I have a 1970 beetle made in gemany do you know the stickers on the driver side well i sanded them down are those stickers do i need those stickers?

[@elronaldese]

Cool video. One question, is it better if you apply double (or triple) sheet of this product?

[@linebacker79]

Thanks Chris. Used the same stuff today to insulate my car. Has the silver backing etc. but it goes by a different name. Now I need to do the carpet padding. What type adhesive do you use for that? Spray on?

[@classicvwbugs]

I get this question about once a week. So after 5 years of using the product, there still is no smell.

[@truckindadd]

@niel80 check your belt pullys amd make sure they are aligned correctly you may need to change belts.your mechanic probably used the cheapest one he could find. Get one with Aramid noise resistant fibers embedded in the rubber . Auto Zone should carry them. I had the same problem with my 96 Grand Prix but like you i liked the sound so I left it alone. Thats all it sounds like to me it should be ok though.

[@szymczyk77]

hey great vid chris. not into bugs but was chasing sound deadening ideas and this was top notch, great work.

[@iiFizzYHD]

@brighteyefilms cool but will it make any difference if i put it on the floor and wheel well and arches? cuz i have a puegeot 307 2L HDI and when i put my sub in it, it rattle like hell i was trying to find out where the rattle noise was coming from and it was the trunk door so shall i just apply it there? thanks for helping me out. i really appreciate it! :)

[@dhvoorhees]

Thanks for an informative video. I'm building a car and have used Dynamat which works well but more expensive per unit measure. I've also purchased a roll of Quick-Roof to test out for another car. Do you know, or have done any acoustic tests to measure how much the Quick Roof attenuated the sound within your car? Thanks again.

[@playinntraffic]

Can you put a double layer of the qr? Im not vry good at shifting (yet) but i heard the semi-autos are more trouble than they're worth. Do u have any experience with them? Also, i live in texas and the inside of the car gets vry hot... Is there anything like the stuff u used that i can put on the roof that would help? Thx!

[@mrprufrock101]

Hey Chris, I'm thinking about using this technique to deaden the sound in my bug, but i'm also planning on doing a full resto in the future. do you recommend waiting until the resto before i put down the insulation? Also do you apply POR-15 to the floor of the car? and if so, does the quick roof stick to it? thanks

[@shelteru]

Sorry, I should have mentioned that I have a 98 Honda CR-V. I put some on the inside floor board, but I have heard that putting something under the hood can help with engine noise coming through the wind shield. I just don't want it to fall off when it gets hot and fall on the engine. That wouldn't be good. Thanks again.

[@19017070]

Chris, can I use that in the engine compartment rather than tar board?

[@alyena2004]

Thank you Chris, now i know what i going to do with floor and walls on my 18 wheeler, and hope it will work

[@chrischapman276]

My brotha. Day after I asked you, I find it here. Thank you for yourvids, Chris. I also appreciate your availability with my questions. Now, get your ass out here to Cali

[@classicvwbugs]

There ya go brotha! Haha probably staying on the east coast, but maybe NC or Florida.

[@gregoryjenkins1461]

Charlotte, NC here...

[@CesarHernandez-mi3kv]

Chris Valone. Can you send me the link to how to create your own liner for a bug trunk I watched the episode but then I wasn't able to find it again. I remember you mentioned going to Michaels

[@Komradd]

In my parcel tray area, the tar board seems to be stuck on and formed really well. What method do you recommend for removal before putting quick roof in?

[@olivarrio]

Yo Chris do you know how to hook up brake lights to the brake pedal? I need to bypass my master cylinder cause I put a disc brake kit on my car. I have a 61 falcon :) Been on the lookout for quickroof also but need to be able to drive first. Thanks brotha.

[@pterpm]

But is this one use only for outside when ventilation . It is might cause caner if you breathe it

[@Grim1Oi]

do u suggest putting that on the floor pans?

[@scottmagyar]

Sir been a couple of yrs how's the quick roof holding up.thks

[@dcarter02888]

Chris: I am planning to strip out and replace the carpeting in my 69 Vert Bug. Will the thickness of the Quick Roof + the carpet underlay/padding affect the "fit" of the new carpet? Also, can you suggest a good brand/manufacturer for the carpet? I see TMI, Empi, etc. but not sure which to choose. And loop, cut pile, etc?? Would like to get a good product so I don't have to do again. Thanks. Dan Carter

[@classicvwbugs]

+Daniel Carter It will not affect fitment. Go with carpet from Wolfsburgwest.com for the best.

[@adamnelsonvwnut4956]

Do you put it on the floor pans also? Thank you in advance!!!!

[@classicvwbugs]

You can sure

[@adamnelsonvwnut4956]

Chris Vallone just saw the updated video from March. Got it!! Thanks again.

[@AMRIE21]

HEY CHRIS WHAT COLOR IS THIS BUG? AND IF YOU HAVE THE COLOR CODE COOL , LOOKING INTO PAINTING MY 66

[@randallpiro283]

Is it ok to put the vw beetle floor tar boards over the quick roof deadener.?

[@classicvwbugs]

Sure

[@randallpiro283]

Ty for the quick response

[@johannadaleo1274]

Thanks for this,! Just working on back interior.

[@keable16]

if i want to stop exterior sounds from coming in like road noise should i put those materials down first and then put quick roof down? or could i apply the mats to keep exterior sound out over the quick roof?

[@Kevin19700]

Thanks Chris, I was just about to buy the "dynamat" You saved me some BIG bucks.

[@Defstar38]

great tip I wanted to kill the noise in my car and I didn't know what to use, thanks!

[@Casey.seeK.]

Hi Chris, I asked the manufacturer (Cofair) if there are any differences between Quick Roof and Peel and Seal. Their answer: None except that P&S has a nice pressed honeycomb texture. Same ingredients so the smell should be the same too. These days there a lot of sound deadening materials that are non-toxic. Dont buy the overpriced Dynamat sh!t. Go to your local A/C installer they have it on big rolls.

[@danielcrowder8841]

Thanks chris. Going to home depo asap, for this.

[@classicvwbugs]

Just did an updated video on this, quick roof is not at home Depot anymore, another brand is there. Get peel & seal at Lowe's, same stuff as qr.

[@danielcrowder8841]

Ok thanks.

[@velandoaunmuerto]

With only the back of the car, same way as in the video, u think is enough?

[@iiFizzYHD]

i dont get it :S where am i suppose to apply this material to just the holes on the trunk door or all of the trunk door??

[@mikehammer4546]

Chris, any thoughts on putting the Quick roofing material behind the Tar boards ?

[@classicvwbugs]

I don't do it. Just in the luggage area.

[@davidturley2046]

By tar board do you mean applying it to the floor pans?

[@davidturley2046]

@@classicvwbugs so just in the luggage area and inside the doors?

[@mikehammer4546]

I was thinking in the engine compartment area behind the tar boards

[@davidturley2046]

@@mikehammer4546 thanks for clarifying.

[@elnacoman]

This stuff did a awesome job of making my beetle smell like tar. I am so glad I saved a few bucks.

[@tattoov8]

Anyone watching this in UK, get yourself to Wickes, you can get massive rolls in various sizes, i used it on my honda and VW, good stuff. Cheap too.

[@wheniwasababy]

Thank you so much, I always have trouble finding help, and your videos always do the trick. Keep up the good work!

[@iiFizzYHD]

@brighteyefilms but if u were to put it in the trunk how would it be done?

[@choiychoiy]

this is one informative video... i tried it in my van and it workS! and not costly... tnx chris..

[@donk.johnson7346]

I got some other brand than Peel and stick to do the front firewall and it smells like tar now. Home depot is not selling peel and stick anymore or the carpet padding

[@lpz3665]

You are awesome.. thank you. Im saving a 74 bug .. in Garland Tx

[@woodyw6891]

Is this safe to apply to the firewall?

[@classicvwbugs]

Front firewall? Yes

[@woodyw6891]

@@classicvwbugs I meant behind the fan.

[@classicvwbugs]

@@woodyw6891 keep out of engine bay

[@woodyw6891]

@@classicvwbugs Cool, thanks.

[@omarG19100]

@brighteyefilms thanks again for posting this i was just bout to buy another sheet of dynomat that cost twice as much. i search the home depot near me and they do have this quick roof so imma do the interior walls behind the gas pedal(due to vibration), and the luggage area.

[@joestl314]

Products like Quick Roof are asphalt based and their heat tolerance is somewhat low. They're also not as affective as your more expensive butyl based deadeners. The asphalt mat cam also me subject to catastrophic failure where the asphalt will lose it's integrity the the deader will release from the surface. This not only smells HORRIBLE and will RUIN your carpet while making a huge mess. If you want to deaden sound, I recommend secondskin damplifier or raamat.

[@67VW]

Have you used it on a VW with a modified engine?

[@cubey]

That stuff isn't very thick though, it's just rubber with foil. I have used it to fix big holes on old aluminum and fiberglass RV roofs. Actual sound deadening stuff is 1/4" foam or something to help insulate and deaden sound

[@classicvwbugs]

I think you are thinking of the wrong product. This stuff does work, been using it for 15 years. Stops vibration nicely too.

[@urFaceIsLame]

I'm really late on this reply lol, if you haven't already gotten your bug or if you are still interested in buying one. The battery is located underneath the backseat in all beetles (Classic). I'm not sure how you can prevent the fires tho...from my understanding they didn't happen enough to be worried about

[@MisterFuturtastic]

Thanks so much for this video... you probably saved me a ton of money... I have a full size Blazer and that audio enthusiast stuff would have wiped me out!

[@whale_singer]

Should I also put sound deadener in the bonnet trunk lid of the Beetle?

[@classicvwbugs]

I don't

[@reecieboii]

omg sweet cheers for spending the time making this for the rest of us :D

[@beetlekidd1496]

Can you use that instead of tar board in the engine bay

[@classicvwbugs]

No need, just use the real tarboard and use this in the luggage compartment

[@Rinty145]

I wonder if "Quick Roof" is available in Ireland?

[@Its_about_that_time]

Where did you get the padding from.

[@classicvwbugs]

I sell it now, www.classicvwbugs.com/2021/03/18/felt-headliner-padding-insulation-and-seat-spring-wrap-for-your-bug/

[@Its_about_that_time]

@@classicvwbugs ok what do I use to hold it down to the quick Roof

[@classicvwbugs]

@@Its_about_that_time Spray adhesive

[@Its_about_that_time]

@@classicvwbugs great. I will order some soon thank you

[@5PYZ3R]

Yo Chris, it's been 5 years since this video; got any input about the smell?

[@iiFizzYHD]

@brighteyefilms ah ok and do i do the trunk floor and the wheel well and the wheel arches?

[@merlinslair1]

Thanks bro 40 bucks I did my 328i convertible huge difference wish I could use this stuff on my roof as well.....hmmm

[@classicvwbugs]

Yes 3M 90

[@omarG19100]

@brighteyefilms u think u can use this stuff on the engine firwall as well? If so im on dat.

[@squirtle53]

I've been saving up to buy a vw bus and im definetely gonna do this.

[@alvaracing93]

Can I put some quick roof on the roof of the bug

[@joestl314]

Taking into account the high risk you experience with some asphalt deadeners, the more expensive butyl mat starts to look like the better option. Don't get me wrong, I think Dynamat Xtreme is VERY over priced, but products like Second Skins Damplifier give you more value for money than Quick Roof. If Quick Roof does the job for you, that's fine. But I wouldn't bother with it.

[@omarG19100]

@brighteyefilms thanks for the response i wont put it around the engine area. i just looks so similar to the dynomat lol.

[@robox_autoshine]

Peal and seal is good as well the smell goes away after like a week

[@stephenwaddock4371]

Chris, did you also put this Quick Roof down on the floor pans?

[@classicvwbugs]

Oh sure! yep you can.

[@stephenwaddock4371]

Great! one more general question, this being my first bug...do the signal switch arm normally not return to the neutral position? I have to move it back to the neutral position after every turn.

[@classicvwbugs]

They should return, unless you have an aftermarket steering wheel on there. Or the cancelling mechanism on the switch is broke.

[@tavo3112]

i just bought a 67 bug and looks like he got some restauration before but they leave without carpet and the bug is noise us fuck so i will try this thanks

[@scootorboii]

this guys top helping me a great deal with my first resto cheers

[@Kittycats-s]

How do I buy one?

[@classicvwbugs]

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[@TorinPocock]

@tattoov8 Any idea what the brand name is? Cheers!