Sound Deadening Phase 3 (Rear Tub)

Today the rear tub of the Defender was treated to liberal amounts of Silent Coat Damping Mat.

To begin, the rear seats and carpet were all removed and the metal surfaces were cleaned down with methylated spirits.

The damping mat was then applied to as much of the floor and seat boxes as possible. Cut outs had to be made for the various seat brackets, cargo hooks and seat belt anchors. The side panels, up to the window surrounds were also covered. The areas behind the trim will get treated another day. 

The Defender came with some after market sound deadening from "Noise Killer". This was 8mm foam matting and was re-installed over the damping mat. Additionally the area between the seat boxes and window trims (which was previously bare metal) was covered in 6mm adhesive foam.  

Finally the seats and carpets were re-fitted.