If you're serious about bass, you already know a loud system is only as good as the control behind it. Trunk rattle kills sound quality, so deadening that space is a must for clean, hard-hitting bass. Second Skin's sound deadening products are built to stop flex, kill panel vibrations, and keep all that power focused where it should be—your music.
How do you stop rattling plastic panels in the trunk and lid?
If you have rattling plastic panels in your trunk, especially with a sub in the trunk, you'll want to treat your trunk with two things. First, Damplifier Pro should go on all the bare metal of the trunk and on the trunk lid. If you have a sub back there, you should cover 100% of the metal; if not, at least 60% coverage is good. Next, you'll want to install OverKill Pro closed cell foam between any plastic panels and metal that are rattling together to decouple the surfaces. If you want to get the most out of your sub and don't want road noise and tire noise muddying up your music, install Luxury Liner Pro MLV + Foam at 100% coverage to block airborne noise.
If I sound deaden the trunk, do I need to treat anywhere else?
If you have aftermarket speakers and a sub in the trunk, you should absolutely be thinking about more upgrades to match the quality of your system. Yes, deadening vibrations from the subwoofer at the source is a great place to start, but you'll want to take the install into the rest of the vehicle to make sure unwanted noises like road noise and tire noise aren't disrupting your music. Install car roof sound deadening and insulation products above the headliner to prevent roof flex commonly caused by a kickin' bass. You should also upgrade your car doors with our car door soundproofing products to get the most out of your aftermarket speakers.
Second Skin has helped with countless pro audio installs, so don't hesitate to call at 1-800-679-8511 to speak with an expert.
