Author: Sturgeon Christie
Second Skin or Dynamat? It’s a question as old as time. Coke or Pepsi? McDonalds or Burger King? Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts? Nike or Reebok? We doubt this age old question will ever be answered.
And we’ll let you decide which one is Second Skin in those comparisons. 😀
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Why Second Skin is the Best Dynamat Alternative
Joking aside, we’re here to make a good faith comparison between Second Skin and Dynamat. We aren’t interested in bashing Dynamat, but we are frequently asked about their products and figured it’s a topic worth addressing. The short answer is that Dynamat has an excellent brand and makes a great product. We actually like Dynamat, because they set a high standard for quality that we felt we had to beat to be relevant. They also don’t sell good people mediocre asphalt mats that work poorly and could expose them to harmful chemicals. Please… don’t get us started on cheap sound deadeners…
But we founded Second Skin to be the best quality and an affordable price. For those who respect their cars and want to treat them right, our automobile sound deadening material perform the best and at the best value . Our customers stick with us because they know we’re a better solution than Dynamat, and we know it too because we have the data to back it up.
That doesn’t mean Dynamat makes a bad product… I’d say it’s a nod to their quality that we’re even bothering to talk about them on our website. But when you break it down to what matters based on performance and value, Second Skin has the best solution available on the market today.
Performance
- Thicker material (80mil vs 67mil)
- Better specs (150°F higher max temperature)
- Higher acoustic loss factor (Testing method: SAE J1637)
Price
- 30-40% cheaper sound deadening mats
- 50-60% cheaper automotive noise barriers
- 60-70% cheaper closed cell foam
Value
- Free Shipping
- Free Hand Roller
- Guaranteed adhesion
- Unlimited, free build consulting
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Second Skin vs Dynamat
We bothered to do a little research instead of just making up a wish list, so you get three FULL sections. The first compares the two companies; the second compares each company's top sound deadener product; and the third compares pricing from each company's website. You can learn more about Second Skin's products in our deadening overview.
Company Comparison
| Second Skin Audio | Dynamat | |
|---|---|---|
|
Year Founded |
2000 |
1989 |
|
Products Offered |
Full line of automotive soundproofing and automotive heat insulation |
Full line of car soundproofing and automotive insulation |
|
Biggest Customer Base |
Car Audio |
Car Restoration |
|
Brand Supporters |
West Coast Customs, Steve Meade |
Jay Leno, Chip Foose |
|
Where Manufactured |
Made in the USA |
Made in the USA |
|
Shipping Policy |
Free Shipping to Mainland USA |
$4.95 Shipping Fee |
Sound Deadening Mat Comparison
| Damplifier Pro | Dynamat Xtreme | |
|---|---|---|
|
Material Composition |
Butyl compound with enhanced elastomeric properties and a thick, annealed foil |
Vector chemistry butyl rubber bonded to aluminum alloy skin |
|
Lightweight Mat |
Damplifier |
Dynamat SuperLite |
|
Material Thickness |
80mil / 2mm |
67mil / 1.70mm |
|
Temperature Rating |
- 70°F to 450°F |
-65°F to 300°F |
|
Branding / Color |
Black foil with subtle, ghosted logo |
Black foil with billboard logo |
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Adhesion Stickiness |
Prep not required; Lifetime Adhesion Guarantee |
Prep not required; Extremely sticky |
|
Avg Acoustic Loss Factor* |
0.218 |
0.201 |
|
Extras |
Free Shipping; Customer builds featured on website |
Industry Leader; Owner has an amazing mohawk |
Price Per Square Foot Comparisons*
| Second Skin Audio | Dynamat | |
|---|---|---|
|
Sound Deadening Mat |
$5.56 to $7.94 |
$9.17 to $12.50 |
|
Insulating Noise Barrier |
$6.53 to $7.78 |
$18.33 |
|
Closed Cell Foam Insulation |
$3.70 to $5.00 |
$12.92 |
Choose Damplifier Pro: The Best Alternative to Dynamat
We hope you found this comparison helpful as you consider Second Skin vs Dynamat. We think that once you evaluate the product specs and you compare the price, the extra value is clear and the decision becomes an easy one. If you're still on the fence though and want to hear from customers who have hands on experience, head on over to our Damplifier Pro page and scroll to the bottom to read through what some of our customers have to say.
If you've already decided Damplifier Pro is the Dynamat alternative for you, we're happy to hear it! Welcome to Team Second Skin!