Karmann Ghia - Sound Insulation Install

[@aldocasillas18]

I will follow your tip.. make sense because with the time it could get it down but the bows are going to help it stay on place.. but try to get a high temp. adhesive.. thanks again for your time, the ghia is a 63 coupe hard top..will keep in touch.

[@GregsGarage]

No problem man. I did all the insulation for just under $100. That's pans, firewall, package area, inner quarters, bulk head, doors, kick panels. 5 rolls @ $18/roll.

[@GregsGarage]

It is self stick! That's what makes it so cool. Yes, deadlines help me to prioritize my life. Unfortunately, my work schedule has been dictating my available time lately. I'm taking back the next few weekends with nothing but ghia work. I think a lot of items will snap together quickly.

[@CarAddictGarage]

Thanks for posting Greg...I'm going to check into that for the Mustang. I wanted to use Dynamat, but a little too expensive for me. This looks like a great alternative. Your car is looking great!

[@marksponge9852]

Looking sweet....Speeking of scratches a customer brought in his prized Ghia back in 82 so I could replace his non working headlight switch. While using a flat blade screw driver to loosen the locking ring it slipped and I carved a 3 inch scratch in his dash. He was not impressed but I did pay for it to be repaired....sigh!

[@Velvethamma]

That duct insulation looks like it worked well. And I bet the price was right too!

[@GregsGarage]

Yes and yes. Anything can trap moisture. I'm betting that in the garage it won't be a bad situation. It had tar boards everywhere from the factory. They trap moisture for sure, so it can't be too much worse. I'd think a batt type insulation would be much worse.

[@GregsGarage]

Keep your fingers crossed. I think it will buff.

[@kavanghia6908]

Working on my 69 ghia that I saved from the crusher. thanks for the video it was very helpful. See you on the road 👍

[@GregsGarage]

Right on! I've been putting a ton of miles on mine lately. I'm heading out in the shop now to re-jet my carbs. I am actually going to start putting up a little VW content on my channel again soon.

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Rick. I can already tell it's an improvement.

[@YOUSAYITWESPRAYIT]

nice she coming along .just starting my resto . puting up vid now

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks! It seems to work pretty darn well.

[@Timetotinker]

Very cool tip on the insulation, looking good..........tony

[@GregsGarage]

I'll be checking it out for sure.

[@1ProShooter]

Thanks for all the small details, that are easily missed. Where did that great looking brown convertible top come from? I need one with some different color options. Thanks

[@19charger74]

the sound insulation came out great

[@GregsGarage]

Self adhesive. I got a bad roll and had to apply a bit of extra sticky to it.

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks man. Sounds like it will really dampen the noise in the car.

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks man. Seems to install pretty nicely.

[@ziggassedup]

I'm running late...I'll have to see if anyone can supply me with some of that insulation...Lots of heat comes thru the floor on the '38...Not too bad in winter 'cos there's no heater..lol..good stuff Greg.

[@GregsGarage]

Good thing is... The scratch has lots of company.

[@jevchance]

Time lapse! I like that sound deadening material Greg. Two questions: is it self adhesive? And, is there any concern of it trapping in moisture?

[@SILVERHORSEGARAGE]

Whoa! I was the 100th view and did not even got notified by our scrutube friends. HomeDepot here sells that stuff too, they only get about 12 rolls a year though

[@GregsGarage]

Ahh!!! I went to the Frostking web site and they only had lowes listed. Congrats on the 100th view!

[@CountrySideClub]

Thks about the insulation, I heard you could use something but I didn't know what well, you said Lowes and that's where I will be!! Did that duct stuff already have adhesive on the back or did you add some adhesive?

[@1970chevelle396]

The snow should be almost over. Here in California its getting hot.

[@Wiredeclipse]

That insulation looks great.

[@TheEZGZ]

Question! Did that insulation have sticky back or did you use some kind of glue adhesive? What say you? I can see that you perform better under stress with deadlines.... hehehehe

[@mustie1]

how much was that a roll,,

[@1966scoutcheif]

good progress on the car ..... FINS UP......!

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Tony!

[@GregsGarage]

I'm happy with it.

[@GregsGarage]

You got it. Slick stuff.

[@GregsGarage]

I think I'll have to keep it. I don't have enough money to have it shipped to Ski Town.

[@AlchemistLair]

I like that alternative to Dynamat!!

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks man! Do you have one of my stickers?

[@TheWreckingYard]

Cool insulation, do you find that it has any odor of tar?

[@tertessa]

the frost king stuff looks really Great....Nice price too..

[@GregsGarage]

I'm sure you have something similar where you live. No idea who makes it or what it is!!! A lot of guys use a roofing material that looks similar, but it tends to have an asphalt/tar smell.

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks!

[@mitym64]

i end up with more scratches when i`m tryin to be careful lol! a buddy of mine just had his 70 LS5 chevelle painted now he`s scared to reassemble for fear of scratchin it lol

[@leereppert485]

That hole is for the rod to work the gas tank for extra fuel

[@GregsGarage]

I know the feeling. ACK!

[@GregsGarage]

Looks like 6" has fallen... I'm sure it will be 90 here this week.

[@TheRickfix]

looking good,i like the insulation,car should be quiet

[@aldocasillas18]

Mr Greg this is ozzy again.. about the insulation did you put on the middle of the kg. i mean where the shitfer and emergency brake are (on that part) i could not see any insulation on this part.., and what about doors , did you use extra glue on them to help stick togheter I mean stronger than just the glue that is just on the frostyking ins thanks again in advanced and it was an excelent trip..keep going. thumbs up..

[@GregsGarage]

Ozzy. I had the factory tar board on the center tunnel. I actually scraped it all off years ago, but at the end of the project, I still had a "spare" chassis and I stole the tar board from it to put on the center tunnel. As for the doors, I used the frost king stuff, no extra glue.

[@aldocasillas18]

Ten four.. thanks for the information Mr Greg is very helpful.. keep in touch and thanks again..I will try to load a pic from the 63 kg when this is done..actually I am in North Carolina.

[@GregsGarage]

That just made me sick a little bit. Ouch!

[@GregsGarage]

I have to remind myself about that one too.

[@aldocasillas18]

Mr. Greg this duct insulation can be use under headliner?? the original insulation ghia is getting in chunks .. Thanks

[@GregsGarage]

That's a tough one. I don't know if the adhesive is strong enough to hold upside down over time. If you use it, I'd suggest using an additional high temperature spray adhesive on both the insulation and the roof. Make sure the surface you are gluing to is very clean.

[@wildeyednorthernboy]

U can keep the snow

[@Rudderify]

Good stuff.

[@GregsGarage]

No A/C. It has a convertible top!!! :D

[@YOUSAYITWESPRAYIT]

thanks will value your imput and hellp

[@tracthing1]

Nice!

[@CountrySideClub]

Greg I told you I would be coming back to all of your videos for guidance...so do you still stand by this stuff or would you recommend anything else for DARKNESS...I am deading the sound...CJ

[@GregsGarage]

CountrySideClub Yes CJ... I'd use this stuff again in a heart beat. There's other stuff that is probably more dense, but it either stinks like tar or it's REALLY expensive. This stuff doesn't smell, absorbs road noise and it takes a lot of abuse.

[@Procrastinatorgarage]

Sweet except the scratch part

[@airplane247]

dose it have ac??

[@Rudderify]

Sent you a PM, sir!

[@GregsGarage]

No odor of any kind that I can tell.

[@GregsGarage]

$18

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Eric.