Matt Drayer's Journal

I had planned on installing the pedal box this past week. However, I decided that it would be better from an order-of-operations perspective to install the sound deadening kit instead. At this point I'm not entirely sure how or why I came to that conclusion, but I'm happy it's done. Maybe I somehow subconsciously knew that It would be a positive experience, and I really needed one of those to get this project going again.

The material makes a surprising difference with respect to the vibration and resonance of the metal in the footwells, firewall, center console, and floor pans. The reverberating "empty oil drum" sound is now more of a solid "thunk" sound. I know, I know, it's a convertible, but I really want to enjoy the sound of all that fresh air whooshing by

The most ridiculous thing is that all of my agonizing about the POR-15 and applying those additional cans of spray paint to fully coat the interior is now moot. I should have just stopped after applying the primer and saved $75. Not to the mention many hours of effort and those "too cold to paint" lost February weeks. Oh well, now I know better, i guess. I'll have to remember to use this wisdom in my next project!

<br/>Marblehead MG - Episode 12: Sound Dampening