Spectrumâ„¢ Spray On Deadener
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Spectrumâ„¢ Liquid Sound Deadener
Spectrumâ„¢ is a durable and long-lasting vibration damper that's as good on a hot rod as it is on a metal roof. By reducing sheet metal resonance and structure borne noise, any vehicle can be quieter and more comfortable to drive. Originally formulated as undercoating sound deadening, Spectrumâ„¢ liquid deadener is an awesome substitute anywhere you'd use a sound deadening mat.
Features
- Water based viscoelastic polymer for damping loud metal vibrations
- Lighter than mats at equivalent thickness (recommended: 2-3mm total thickness)
- Enhanced durability for use in extreme environments or outside the vehicle as an undercoating
- Waterproof and rustproof
- Chemical resistant, non-toxic, and odorless once cured
- Self-extinguishing
- Temperature rated up to 400°F
- Apply with a brush, roller, or spray gun (see Spectrumâ„¢ Spray Kit for spray applications)
- Proudly made in the USA
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Specs
Specs
| Size Options | 1 gallon, 5 gallon, 55 gallon drum |
| Square Foot Coverage | 20 sq ft per gallon at 2mm thickness |
| Total Thickness | Recommended 2-3mm, max 5mm |
| Layer Thickness | Apply in 1mm layers |
| Weight | 11 lbs (cured), 14 lbs (wet) |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof and rustproof |
| Temperature Resistance | 400°F |
| Application Temperature | Above 50°F for first 24 hour dry period |
| Primer Required? | Shiny/waxy surfaces will require a primer |
Material Testing
Material Testing
Acoustic Loss Factor @ 200Hz
| Temperature | 23°F | 50°F | 77°F | 104°F | 131°F |
| Spectrum (2mm) | 0.037 | 0.083 | 0.215 | 0.105 | 0.034 |
| Spectrum (3mm) | 0.066 | 0.119 | 0.363 | 0.258 | 0.068 |
| Spectrum (5mm) | 0.081 | 0.165 | 0.534 | 0.379 | 0.093 |
| Tested Properties | Performance |
| Flammability | Self-Extinguishing, FMVSS 302 (Pass) |
| Viscosity | 4000 centipoise |
| Specific Gravity | 1.45 |
| Max Temperature | 400°F |
| Solubility | Soluble |
| Odor | None (when cured), Mild (as solvent) |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof |
| Shelf Life | 1 year (unopened), 30 days (opened) |
Product Usage Tips
Product Usage Tips
- Clean up with water within 30 minutes of application. Do not wait longer or Spectrumâ„¢ will dry. Always clean the spray gun between coats by running water through it.
- If applying multiple layers of Spectrumâ„¢, wait 30-60 minutes for the product to cure and change color from blue to black.
- The temperature must be above 50°F for the entire 24 hours cure period after applying Spectrum™. Dry times increase with low temperatures and high humidity.
- Spectrumâ„¢ is designed to adhere to metal. Do not apply to plastic or fiberglass without the proper primer. If applying to a high gloss wax coat, you must sand down and apply a primer.
- Do not freeze Spectrum! If it does freeze, do not mix, shake, or move until it has completely thawed.
- Wait 24-36 hours (depending on humidity) before putting upholstery back in the vehicle. Wait 7 to 10 days before painting or applying a bed liner.
- As Spectrum™ cures, its deadening properties will continue to increase. Vibration damping doubles from 4 hours → 48 hours, and continues improving for 7 days.
- Spectrumâ„¢ contains rust inhibitors and dries with a seamless finish. It is water resistant and safe to use for boat soundproofing.
- Spectrumâ„¢ is not a bed liner. Even after it has cured, it can be damaged by heavy impact.
- Shelf life of 1 year when stored at room temperature.
- Wheel well sound deadening applications require about 2 gallons for all 4 wheel wells. (all vehicles) and helps a good bit with soundproofing car road noise.
- Use Spectrumâ„¢ anywhere you have vibrating metal to soundproof the structure, like a car or soundproof shed roof.
Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
- After upholstery or carpet is out, remove loose debris, rust, dirt, and waxy oils to insure a solid contact surface. Clean with denatured alcohol.
- If spraying, mask off all interior and exterior areas of the car for overspray. Cover mechanical parts, wires, and wire harnesses.
- Spectrumâ„¢ can be applied with a brush or with the Second Skin spray gun.
- The recommended total thickness is 2 to 3 mm for a vehicle. Some commercial applications can do 1mm total thickness.
- Apply in 1mm layers. If Spectrum runs, you are applying it too thick. Always clean the spray gun between layers by running water through it until there's no dark pigment.
- After 60 to 90 minutes (depending on temperature and humidity), Spectrumâ„¢ will skin over and change colors from blue to black. Once Spectrumâ„¢ is black, it's safe to add another layer.
- Most regular paint guns will not be able to spray Spectrumâ„¢ due to the extremely viscous consistency. We suggest using a HVLP undercoating gun or the Second Skin spray gun. The nozzle and stem must be 2mm.
- Spectrumâ„¢ is easy to clean up with water if done within 30 minutes of applying the product.
- Allow 24-36 hours before another product or upholstery is installed. Spectrumâ„¢ may be painted or covered with a bed liner after 10 days.
Download the Spectrumâ„¢ Install Guide for comprehensive spray on sound deadener and brush on application instructions.
Common Product Uses
Common Product Uses
- Alternative to a peel and stick sound deadening mat. Also can be used in combination with Damplifier Pro for maxed out sound dampening (the mat goes on first, Spectrumâ„¢ on second).
- Personal vehicles (interior, undercoating, wheel wells)
- Commercial vehicle fleets
- Transportation industry (buses, trains)
- Van conversions
- Metal roofs
- Metal carts
- Elevator shafts
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Product FAQ
Can you use Spectrumâ„¢ and FireWall together?
Can you use Spectrumâ„¢ and FireWall together?
