madkaw Posted September 7, 2016 Share #373 Posted September 7, 2016 I used a product called Quiet Car - I believe. You sprayed it in on . Much lighter than Dynomat . Wouldn't know how to compare it to other products . Comparisons would be so subjective. I have a very loud exhaust so not sure anything would help but a huge muffler. I wasn't really worried about weight at the time , just got a deal from another member on the stuff . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patcon Posted September 7, 2016 Share #374 Posted September 7, 2016 I had seen articles about homemade Lizard skin products. In this whole process (car restoration) I always look at the cost savings vs. benefit. If I make a DIY Lizard skin and I have a failure or problem later, was it worth it? There will be thousands of dollars tied up in this car by the end. Am I willing to take a chance on a DIY product to save $100 or $150, for me the answer was no...for some the answer is yes. As I get older I am less inclined to gamble on getting the results I want versus saving money. I don't have time to do this car twice...FWIW my 2 cents 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted September 7, 2016 Share #375 Posted September 7, 2016 I did the DIY lizard skin and not only saved a bundle but I can't imagine the car would have been any cooler or quieter had I spent more money, it's simple and it really works. Half a gallon white Tremclad rust paint and about a pound of Microspheres/Microballons, that's it. Mix them together until you have a very thick paste and paint it on. From the research I did I don't think LS is using anything different then paint and microscopic glass spheres. I think my total cost was $50, at that time LS was $400 per gal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Abate Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share #376 Posted September 7, 2016 How many gallons did you use?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted September 8, 2016 Share #377 Posted September 8, 2016 1 hour ago, Matthew Abate said: How many gallons did you use? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Half a gal. the whole interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksechler Posted September 8, 2016 Share #378 Posted September 8, 2016 11 hours ago, grannyknot said: Half a gal. the whole interior. Did you do anything for heat insulation? I used dynamat and dynaliner. I can't report on the results yet, I'm not quite done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted September 8, 2016 Share #379 Posted September 8, 2016 9 hours ago, ksechler said: Did you do anything for heat insulation? I used dynamat and dynaliner. I can't report on the results yet, I'm not quite done. I coated the interior with my version of LS (microspheres are known more for their heat insulating than sound), then laid in 40 sqft of MurderMat, then 1/2" thick auto carpet underlay. Compared to the stock 240z ambient sound this car was like riding in a Lexus, very quiet. Other Z guys that drove the car always commented how different it was from their Z, also the window tinting really helped keep the heat out as well. You'll be glad you went to the extra effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Abate Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share #380 Posted September 21, 2016 Looks like crap but it's in. Good thing it's not structural and will be covered by carpet.I had forgotten to turn on the gas until half way. Smooth after I realized that, but clearly I need a check list. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatybetty Posted September 21, 2016 Share #381 Posted September 21, 2016 37 minutes ago, Matthew Abate said: I had forgotten to turn on the gas until half way. Smooth after I realized that, but clearly I need a check list. been there, done that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patcon Posted September 21, 2016 Share #382 Posted September 21, 2016 Doesn't look bad considering experience and lack of gas half way around. A little grinding and it will be fine. It doesn't look warped which is the bigger challenge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksechler Posted September 21, 2016 Share #383 Posted September 21, 2016 Looks good to me. Hit it with a flap wheel and call it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Abate Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share #384 Posted October 19, 2016 Block work has started. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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