13 Automotive Insulation Products Analyzed

QuietRide Solutions makes AcoustiShield Thermal Acoustic Insulation kits for 1,100 plus popular antique, classic, streetrod and custom cars and trucks. For this analysis, the 1967-68 Mustang coupe was selected as the “test vehicle.” We compared the amount of material in our Mustang AcoustiShield complete acoustic kit (MUST 6768-CAK) with equal amounts of sound dampening material and heat shield type barrier insulation material available from thirteen selected distributors to calculate a comparable cost.

The QRS Mustang AcoustiShield kit contains:
•11 Sq Ft of Dynamat Xtreme damper material
•168 Sq Ft of HeatShield barrier insulation.
•Spray Adhesive
•Illustrated instructions
•Seam Tape
•Damper Roller

What makes the AcoustiShield product by Quiet Ride Solutions better than other products?

Easy Installation: All AcoustiShield insulation
products are engineered for each vehicle--year, make and model specific--based on our our two-stage sound dampening and insulation system. Kits are pre-cut and ready to install right out of the box.

Proven Results: Every vehicle tested shows a 15 to 17 decible reduction in passenger cabin noise. (A 10 db reduction is 50 percent less noise.) Radiant and reflected heat is reduced by 25 degrees.

Be an Informed Consumer

You get only one opportunity to insulate your vehicle prior to upholstery. As a consumer, you need to read the “fine print,” ask questions and evaluate what these products will do for your ride. The ultimate goal is to control passenger cabin “Noise, Vibration and Heat” (NVH).

Six answers to seek:

Noise: Will the product stop body panels from vibrating noise into the passenger cabin?

Vibration: Will the product stop the transfer of sound waves from bouncing off the walls of the passenger cabin?

Heat: Will the product stop radiated and reflected heat from entering the passenger cabin?

Installation: What is involved to install the insulation product in the vehicle?

Cost: How much material will be required and how much wasted material will be left?

Time: How much time (and skill) do you need to complete the installation process?