Forget the drone of road noise or the drumming of car panels with effective car insulation and sound deadening from Repco. Repco stock only the best from Car Builders to screen your vehicle from heat and noise. Whether fitting out a van, 4wd, classic car or your daily driver you can gain the benefits of decreased noise and heat transfer.

Hidden under carpet, in roofs, inside doors, body cavities and even under the bonnet is where you will find the full range of Car Builders insulation products. Things like sound deadener, car sound insulation, underlay and heat shield products all screen noise and heat from getting into the cabin. We also stock a range of wiring loom tape, exhaust wrap and installation tools to do the complete job.

Benefits of Sound Deadening and Insulation

Sound deadening and insulation are essential for improving the comfort and overall driving experience in a vehicle. These materials reduce noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) by minimizing external and internal sound disturbances. There are several types of sound deadening and insulation materials used in vehicles, each designed for specific purposes. Below, we explore the different types and their benefits.

• Reduced Noise: Minimizes road noise, engine noise, and vibrations for a quieter cabin environment.
• Improved Comfort: Enhances the overall driving experience by creating a more peaceful atmosphere inside the vehicle.
• Thermal Insulation: Helps regulate cabin temperature by reducing heat transfer from the engine and external environment.
• Enhanced Audio Quality: Reduces sound interference, allowing for better clarity and performance of the vehicle's audio system.
• Increased Resale Value: A quieter and more insulated vehicle is often more appealing to potential buyers.

Types of Sound Deadener and Insulation

Butyl Rubber Sound Mats

One of the most common sound deadening products are the pliable rubber mats that have an aluminium face on one side and an adhesive backing on the other. With varying thicknesses of rubber and easily cut, these mats are your first line of defence for panel resonance and diminishing external road noise.

Available in a wide range of sizes these products suit a huge number of applications and vehicles to act as an effective barrier to panel drumming and noise absorption. These are usually the Stage 1 product you use as an initial layer.

Closed Cell Foam Insulation

Common used in vans, caravans, 4wds and campers, this product comes in rolls that go directly over your Stage 1 Butyl Rubber matting to provide both sound and heat insulation to larger panels. This buytl and foam combination is particularly effective and with an aluminium top layer makes it water and rot resistant.

This foam insulation needs to be applied using an effecive spray or contact adhesive to enable adhesion to walls and roof liners.

Door Trim Waterproof Sheets

When you need to work inside a door cavity, you need to remove the door trim. Behind this trim, manufactures put a plastic waterproof sheet designed to stop moisture getting on the back of the door trim. It is usually held in place by a strip of butyl rubber around the inner door frame. This has a bad habit of ripping when you try and get it off.

Car Builders make a 4 door and 2 door kit that allows you to replace the old factory product with a new heavy duty plastic sheet and waterproof sealant tape. You trim the plastic sheet to the shape you require.

Whilst these 3 variants of sound deadening and insulation can make significant differences to the NVH of your vehicle these are just the start of the comprehensive range offered at Repco.

Sound Deadening Materials and Composition

Advances in materials technology and greater understanding of NVH factors in your vehicle have led to many innovations in the area of sound deadening and vehicle insulation.

The usage of butyl rubber for sound deadening is due to it's excellent rate of shock absorption and and sound dampening. It is also extremely hard wearing and can withstand the harsh temperatures and environments which it it used in.

The cabin of your vehicle features many surface dampening materials such as the seat fabric, carpets and door trims. Coupled with butyl rubber matting under floors, on roofs and in door cavities and you can provide an effective barrier of noise reduction.

Sound Deadening Application and Effectiveness

With the great many products offered by Car Builders you can be assured of finding the right combination of sound deadening and insulation to fit your application. Many of the products supplied by Repco are ready to use straight out of the packet.

Being easy to cut, easily applied with adhesive backings and tailored to specific areas or functions means you can find and fit the most effective insulation with a minimum of effort.

At Repco we also range the Car Builders brand of application adhesives and tools. Using the correct application rollers, strong glues and accurate and precise scissors enables you to cut, shape and apply your sound deadening on every panel or component. We also offer trim removal tools to help unclip and remove trim panels for ease of installation.

By having such a large range of products to suit every application means every surface can be catered for ensuring effective noise reduction.

Enjoy the ride with quality sound deadening products from Repco

So whether you are wanting to reduce the drone on your Landcruiser, Jeep or Land Rover, or looking for thermal insulation on your camper or caravan we have the right products at Repco.

Effective sound deadening through the use of quality insulation materials play a vital role in enhancing the comfort, functionality, and value of your vehicle. By understanding the different types and their benefits, you can make the most informed decisions to improve your driving experience. Whether it's reducing road noise or maintaining a comfortable cabin temperature, quality sound deadening products are a worthwhile investment for any vehicle.

Shop the range of Car Builders and Dynamat products at Repco. Offering the best in sound deadening and vehicle insulation makes Repco your home of crusing in comfort and quiet.