Thanks.... I'm considering that as well. I sent Soundown an email asking for additional information on their's. You're absolutely right about the egg crate insulation. Mine lasted since 2006 and just started to flake this past fall along with failing adhesive. I'm sure I would be quite lucky if the same oem new foam would last half that long now. Thanks. Ray
Thanks.... That would be ideal but, it's quite a big heavy hatch due to being part of the seating along with storage locker's molded into the back side. Seat pads could be removed but, other than that it would be quite heavy and awkward for two people. I would love to go that route mainly due to spraying the adhesive. It would also eliminate a ton of masking / covering up the engine bay and boat. I know prep usually takes longer than the actual job but, this will be the longest prep I've ever done. I really like the thought of using hangers and pins as I mentioned earlier found HERE. Just not sure if that's a good way to go or not yet. Thanks. Ray
Thanks... That may be a great alternative. It certainly would make an easier overall application along with less masking. I'm not sure how well it would hold up with the climate changes but, it's something to dig into for sure. I'll send out an email to Dap Weldwood. Thanks. Ray
Never seen it done by anything but glue. I would also think metal clips would transmit noise out... When I looked into this there were many different types of sound deadener etc as other suggested. In the end you are only limited by your wallet... If you were happy with the original sound level just redo what was in there. The PL would probably take two tubes, for what you have I thinkI used a half a tube for my doghouse style fg cover.Thanks Scott.... That's a great idea. I've been trying to figure out a good way to keep the underside compressed for at least 24-48 hours. The two smaller side pieces wouldn't be as much of an issue. The 3M 08090 adhesive I mentioned that takes three coats per side is suppose to have enough initial tack but........man at approx. $400.00 it should. Question; Do you know of anyone that has used the hanger / clip installation like HERE? If that's a good solution over spraying adhesive, it may be the way to go. I would think PL would work great for that. Thanks again. Ray
Thanks Scott..... Ahhh.... limitations of the ole wallet. You're so right...LOL Sound level has always been excellant to say the least however, I'm definitely open to others like Soundown. I reached out to them as well as Dap Weldwood, Loctite and a couple Hanger, pin, cap companies for suggestions. PL 300 is more for rigid foam but, it may do the trick if I can manage to keep pressure on it. Worse thing is it's cure time of 7 days. Thanks again, appreciate all your input. Ray
you are overthinking it. the project should have been done already had you just bought the dap and rollerThanks... That may be a great alternative. It certainly would make an easier overall application along with less masking. I'm not sure how well it would hold up with the climate changes but, it's something to dig into for sure. I'll send out an email to Dap Weldwood. Thanks. Ray
I hear ya.....
There are some really interesting materials out there. Like most guys the wife doesn’t like the V8 as much as I do so cheaper than getting a new wife …Thanks Scott..... Ahhh.... limitations of the ole wallet. You're so right...LOL Sound level has always been excellant to say the least however, I'm definitely open to others like Soundown. I reached out to them as well as Dap Weldwood, Loctite and a couple Hanger, pin, cap companies for suggestions. PL 300 is more for rigid foam but, it may do the trick if I can manage to keep pressure on it. Worse thing is it's cure time of 7 days. Thanks again, appreciate all your input. Ray
Thanks... I totally agree. The egg crate foam has been awesome as an insulater in my boat. Engine noise has never entered my mind. Thanks. Ray
