Uses for Rattle Pad

JeTBoy · 02-27-2008, 07:39 PM

What are the best uses and applications for Rattle Pad?

Is that an effective sound absorber?

I've 4 sheets of rattle pad and I'm planning to use it behind the rear seats (1 layer of Damp Pro and another layer of Rattle Pad) and inside car's plastic panels and trim.

A comparison between the uses and effectiveness of RattlePad and overkill Pro would be nice too.

nvs850 · 02-29-2008, 11:40 PM

I have the same question, how is Rattlepad drastically different in usage from OK? I can see the closed cell format of OK pro making a difference, but would Rattlepad be more effective than regular Overkill?

frootloops · 03-01-2008, 10:18 AM

Well rattle pad does a much better job at stopping and preventing rattles then overkill because of it's thickness and it's ability to compress, conform, and put pressure on the door and door's trim, basically creating a gasket effect and isolating the trim from the door.

It does act as a noise filter similar to overkill because it is an acoustic foam.
How does it compare to OverKill? That I am not sure of because I haven't installed my rattle pad and can't give a first hand review.

nvs850 · 03-03-2008, 03:35 PM

I called Ant today and asked him about the difference. He said that rattle pad will not filter as much sound as regular OverKill, but overkill does not compress as well as RattlePad so it won't stop as much of the rattles. Basically, each product does what it says it does, and there isn't any overlap. And obviously, OKpro will stop much more sound than either.

purplenurple · 03-31-2010, 02:23 AM

Do they no long make Rattle Pad?

My stiffened suspension seems to be making some of my interior panels thunk a bit and I have some rattles.

emperorjj1 · 04-01-2010, 01:48 AM

hmm i dont see it on the website... idk man hit up ant and if not i might be willing to part with a sheet

astrochex · 08-08-2010, 09:07 PM

That would be a bummer since I was looking to use RP on many interior trim pieces, including the gas pedal (seriously). lol

emperorjj1 · 08-08-2010, 09:13 PM

how much do u need?

astrochex · 08-09-2010, 12:23 AM

Haven't estimated the area, but I have identified 7 components that need to be damped. Maybe 3sqft could do it.

emperorjj1 · 08-09-2010, 12:27 AM

i might be able to help you out with that

astrochex · 08-09-2010, 09:33 PM

thanks. let me know what you are able to do.

02-27-2008, 07:39 PM	#1
JeTBoy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbra - Portugal Posts: 16	Uses for Rattle Pad What are the best uses and applications for Rattle Pad? Is that an effective sound absorber? I've 4 sheets of rattle pad and I'm planning to use it behind the rear seats (1 layer of Damp Pro and another layer of Rattle Pad) and inside car's plastic panels and trim. A comparison between the uses and effectiveness of RattlePad and overkill Pro would be nice too. __________________

03-01-2008, 10:18 AM	#3
frootloops Mad scientist at work Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: State of Confusion (Idaho), USA Posts: 4,573	Well rattle pad does a much better job at stopping and preventing rattles then overkill because of it's thickness and it's ability to compress, conform, and put pressure on the door and door's trim, basically creating a gasket effect and isolating the trim from the door. It does act as a noise filter similar to overkill because it is an acoustic foam. How does it compare to OverKill? That I am not sure of because I haven't installed my rattle pad and can't give a first hand review. __________________ "...they're just a bunch of f***ing pussies and deserve gummy sidewalks!"

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02-29-2008, 11:40 PM	#2
nvs850 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 44	I have the same question, how is Rattlepad drastically different in usage from OK? I can see the closed cell format of OK pro making a difference, but would Rattlepad be more effective than regular Overkill?

03-03-2008, 03:35 PM	#4
nvs850 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 44	I called Ant today and asked him about the difference. He said that rattle pad will not filter as much sound as regular OverKill, but overkill does not compress as well as RattlePad so it won't stop as much of the rattles. Basically, each product does what it says it does, and there isn't any overlap. And obviously, OKpro will stop much more sound than either.

03-31-2010, 02:23 AM	#5
purplenurple Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3	Do they no long make Rattle Pad? My stiffened suspension seems to be making some of my interior panels thunk a bit and I have some rattles.

08-08-2010, 09:07 PM	#7
astrochex Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 24	That would be a bummer since I was looking to use RP on many interior trim pieces, including the gas pedal (seriously). lol

08-09-2010, 12:23 AM	#9
astrochex Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 24	Haven't estimated the area, but I have identified 7 components that need to be damped. Maybe 3sqft could do it.

08-09-2010, 09:33 PM	#11
astrochex Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 24	thanks. let me know what you are able to do.