Padding under the carpet

wldgtx · Jun 21, 2021

I am debating what to do when I get to the point of finishing off the interior. I have the original carpet (great shape) as well as the original padding (also great shape) that is/was under the carpet. My question or thought is do I keep the original padding when I put the carpet/interior back in or do I upgrade to a dynamat or something along those lines... or both?

Thoughts?

Ron H · Jun 21, 2021

I did both

Red63440 · Jun 21, 2021

Dynamat isn’t really padding so as stated I would use both.

HALIFAXHOPS · Jun 21, 2021

Red63440 said:
Dynamat isn’t really padding so as stated I would use both.

There is a cheaper solution to dynamat. Roof flashing at HD, Cheap and works the same as dynamat. Have it in all mine works great and comes in a roll 6" wide by I believe 25 feet, Takes about two rolls to do a car.

Peel & Seal Instant Waterproof Repairs 6-in x 25-ft Aluminum Roll Flashing in the Roll Flashing department at Lowes.com

wldgtx · Jun 21, 2021

Red63440 said:
Dynamat isn’t really padding so as stated I would use both.

Thanks, I have never used Dynamat as evidence of my question. I appreciate the response.

funknut · Jun 21, 2021

Dynamat is for sound deadening, which is good for large or flat panels that can rattle and create 'boomy' sounds, it is not meant to do much for heat, but it is better than nothing.

If you want to keep out heat, the carpet padding and/or other kinds of insulation are the ticket. I have padded carpet and installed this stuff as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Noico-Insulation-Self-Adhesive-Deadening-Material/dp/B07TKXMPH7

slepr1 · Jun 21, 2021

I dynamat (or equivalent) all my cars. I replaced the underpad in the last one because of a musty smell inside the car. Fixed.

wldgtx · Jun 21, 2021

slepr1 said:
I dynamat (or equivalent) all my cars. I replaced the underpad in the last one because of a musty smell inside the car. Fixed.

That is a really good point. The condition of the padding (whatever material that is) is really great, but it does have that older car smell to it.

Johnpat · Jun 21, 2021

Padding is usually 1st to go,get the best padding makes carpeting feel better

diesel_lv · Jun 21, 2021

Dynomat or any similar product is for sound deadening. Heat insulation is best from a closed cell foam or the original padding.

slepr1 · Jun 21, 2021

wldgtx said:
That is a really good point. The condition of the padding (whatever material that is) is really great, but it does have that older car smell to it.

I figured that the underpad soaks up allot of liquid from any carpet cleaning done over its lifetime, any drinks spilt or tracked in from shoes. Doesn't dry or air out properly causing that old car musty smell. Car smells way better.

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