Correct soundproofing of a car floor with your own hands

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Soundproofing Kalina

Soundproofing Kalina in many cases is a forced process. The fact is that domestic cars are assembled in such a way that driving them is very noisy. And if the driver of Kalina decided to install a good sound system in the car, then this should be done only after high-quality sound insulation. Otherwise, the noise from the wheels will interrupt the sounds of musical compositions. Soundproofing the Lada Kalina is a very important and responsible process. Thanks to sound insulation, you can forever forget about the problem of noise in the cabin. Any sounds will be eliminated: from wheels, engine hum, air noise. In addition, this will greatly improve the acoustic performance of the car.

Do-it-yourself noise insulation of Kalina

The sound of Kalina's engine cannot be called quiet, especially when the speed exceeds 3000 rpm.
Sound insulation of the front panel will help make the car more comfortable. Soundproofing a car includes a number of measures that are aimed at different elements of the body. Floor soundproofing is considered one of the most significant, the effect of which is immediately noticeable. Do you know how to make soundproofing for a Kalina floor with your own hands?

Why is the interior of a Russian car so noisy and dusty in the summer? The reason is Kalina's door seals, which do not fully cope with their responsibilities. Let's figure out how to install additional Kalina seals with your own hands.

The noise inside the car comes largely from the wheels and the road, so soundproofing the arches is a priority. And you can complement the effect by soundproofing Kalina’s lockers.

The disease of Russian cars is rattling, crickets and squeaks, and the LADA Kalina panel is no exception; it is also made of inexpensive plastic, like the rest of the interior elements. Let's figure out how to soundproof Kalina's instrument panel without removing or dismantling it.

The roof of Kalina, unlike the floor, initially does not have factory sound insulation, and the metal itself is quite thin. We'll tell you what difficulties may arise if you decide to soundproof the Lada Kalina roof.

Kalina's hood has standard sound insulation, but sometimes this is not enough. Additional sound insulation of the hood will not only reduce the noise of the Kalina engine, but will also allow it to retain heat in the engine compartment for longer.

Sound insulation or noise insulation of VAZ has always been popular, and this is not surprising, Russian cars have never been famous for their quiet interior. LADA Kalina is no exception, which after purchase immediately begins to be modified for a more comfortable ride. In this article we will look at how to soundproof Kalina doors.

After purchasing a Russian car, it is customary to immediately carry out anti-corrosion treatment of the body. If instead of anticorrosion we use materials with a bitumen base, then in addition we will get sound insulation of the arches.

Soundproofing the trunk brings a significant effect when it comes to a hatchback or station wagon body. Let's figure out how to make soundproofing of the trunk lid of Kalina with your own hands.

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Correct soundproofing of a car floor with your own hands

The main source of extraneous noise in the car interior is the wheels, so special attention should be paid to soundproofing the floor. Currently, there are several schemes for its installation. Let's look at the most popular installation methods and determine which scheme is better.

Is floor soundproofing necessary? This modification will reduce the noise level from the wheels, transmission, engine and suspension. Efficiency directly depends on the chosen installation scheme and materials.

Manufacturers' recommendations (different methods)

Floor soundproofing installation diagrams with materials:

StP Aero Plus (3mm)

Bimast Bomb Premium (4.2mm)

Shumoff Mix F (6.2mm)

Accent Premium (8-10mm)

Barrier (10 mm) or Splen (10 mm)

How to soundproof a floor yourself

Preparatory work : remove the seats (on XRAY, Vesta, Granta/Kalina 2), carpet, standard sound insulation, then clean and degrease the metal surface.

The procedure for installing sound insulation:

• 1st layer: heat the vibration damper with a construction hairdryer and glue it to the floor, joint to joint. Roll with a hard roller. We glue the material as high as possible onto the engine compartment panel (it is not necessary to remove the dashboard). We glue thicker material (Bimast Bomb Premium or Shumoff Mix F) onto the wheel arches and the floor tunnel. We cover 100% of the area, since the floor is one of the noisiest places.
• 2nd layer: glue sound-absorbing or heat-insulating material with a continuous carpet.
• 3rd layer: apply a soundproofing membrane to 100% of the surface.

Assembly in reverse order (installation of standard sound insulation, seats, etc.).

Video example of installing floor sound insulation on a Lada Granta:

"Splen 3004"

This is already a sound-absorbing material. In addition to soundproofing qualities, it also has high thermal insulation characteristics. It is convenient to install it on both straight and curved sections. It does not absorb moisture and does not deteriorate under the influence of the environment. The sheet thickness is 4 mm. Suitable for the front panel of the passenger compartment, wheel arches, tunnel and doors.

Glue “Splen” onto a layer of vibration-absorbing material. This way you can soundproof doors and wheel arches. In order for the material to stick as firmly as possible, the surfaces to be treated should be first cleaned and degreased. When gluing, it is recommended to maintain temperatures from 18 to 35 degrees - in this range, manufacturers guarantee high adhesive characteristics.

Reviews after soundproofing the floor

Results before and after soundproofing the floor on a Lada Vesta:

The initial data is a car with lockers, partially doors, trunk lid and hood. That is, if compared with Vesta without ShVI, the difference would be even greater.

Recently, the results of complete sound insulation of the Lada Vesta sedan were published. As a result of the work done, the noise in the car interior was reduced by 1.5 dB (according to material manufacturers, the difference is 2-4 dB ). You can imagine what the effect will be just from treating the floor.

To reduce the noise level in the cabin by 2-4 dB (a difference of 1 dB is barely noticeable or unnoticeable at all), it is necessary to approach sound insulation of the car comprehensively, work on all parts of the body (floor, doors, roof, trunk, etc.). ), wheel arches and fender liners. Also, on LADA cars it would be a good idea to install additional door seals (instructions for XRAY, Vesta, Granta/Kalina/Priora, Largus and Lada 4x4).

What reviews can you leave about floor soundproofing? What scheme is best to follow when performing work?

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Necessary materials

1. First of all, be sure to purchase a set of plastic products for the body for Kalina in the store. This will be useful to you if, when removing the door trim, the fastening pins or latches, whatever you want to call them, break. The cost of a complete set of such small items is 230 rubles.
2. Vibration insulation (1 roll), which is enough for the front doors. In terms of price, it costs somewhere around 200 rubles per sheet.
3. Noise insulation, (1 roll), it is also enough for both doors, it is three times larger in size than vibroplast. There are different designs, with and without foil, and the thickness also differs.

"Lada-Kalina": do-it-yourself sound insulation

As drivers say, VAZ cars have never been distinguished by a high level of comfort. The company has always produced utilitarian cars. "Lada-Kalina" is one of such cars. Owners, after using these machines for some time, notice shortcomings. Some of them are a high level of noise when moving, “crickets”, and the noise of plastic panels when moving. Some drivers deal with such problems with the help of music, but this is not the best solution. In this situation, the soundproofing of the Kalina will help. After simple operations, the car will become noticeably quieter and more comfortable.

"BiMast Bomb"

This is also a material that absorbs vibrations. Soundproofing "Kalina" is impossible without this kind of product. “BiMast Bomb” consists of several layers - aluminum foil on the front part, a layer of bitumen composition and a layer based on a rubber mixture.

For installation, the specified material must be heated to a temperature of 40 to 50 degrees. This vibration isolator does not absorb moisture and is considered the best among car enthusiasts and specialists. Its efficiency is quite high. It is recommended to use “BiMast Bomb” in the process of audio preparation of speakers and bodywork. Material thickness – 4.2 mm. It is used on the front panel, in the tunnel, on the wheel arches, in the area above the muffler and driveshaft.

Vibroplast Silver

This is a fairly flexible and elastic material - it absorbs vibrations. It consists of self-adhesive sheets with aluminum foil. They are marked in the form of 5x5 cm squares - this simplifies the cutting of a single sheet.

This vibroplast does not absorb moisture and withstands environmental influences. Additionally, it has high anti-corrosion properties and sealant characteristics. Another advantage of this material is its easy installation in areas with difficult terrain. It does not need to be heated to install. The sheet thickness is 2 mm. This material is recommended for use on the floor in the cabin. It is no less relevant on doors, for vibration isolation of the roof, side parts of the body, on the hood and trunk.

Instrument panel, dashboard

On Kalina cars, soundproofing of the front panel can be done without removing it - only the hinged elements are dismantled. To soundproof the glove compartment, the first step is to apply anti-squeak to all the places where the glove box comes into contact with the panel. Then all internal parts of the box are treated with Bitoplast.

To work with interior plastic, the central tunnel, linings on the pillars, and side panels are dismantled. All plastic parts are glued with “anti-creaking” or “Bitoplast”. Particular attention should be paid to the clips.

On a Lada-Kalina car, sound insulation of the dashboard occurs with its removal. Next, both the mask and the instrument cluster itself are treated with modelin.

When working on the central trim, pay special attention to the electrical wiring and connectors. All wires must be wrapped with anti-creaking tape and secured with clamps. Hot melt adhesive should be added to each connector.

All panel parts that make “crickets” and squeaks are covered with “anti-creaking” or modelin. This way you can get rid of annoying noise. To prevent the panel from rattling, it is recommended to weigh it down.

Roof and ceiling

They are insulated to reduce noise from rain and eliminate squeaks.

For this task, it is recommended to use a vibrating plate “Gold” or “Silver”. It is very important that the ceiling does not become too heavy - this will not have the best effect on handling in the future. Next, two or more layers of Splen are glued.

The main thing here is not to overdo it, otherwise the ceiling trim simply won’t fall into place.

Hood

For noise reduction work on the hood, experts recommend using any vibration isolator and “Accent”, which is a noise-insulating material. The gluing technology is the same as for doors.

The sheet is cut into pieces of the required shape and attached to places on the hood cover. Vibration-absorbing materials are glued on as the first layer, and then they move on to noise-insulating materials. The Kalina hatchback is soundproofed in the same way, but only on the trunk lid.

Rear doors

Soundproofing of the Kalina (station wagon or hatchback) also includes treatment of the rear fender. As materials, you can use everything that was used when working on the doors. The technologies are similar. First of all, the surfaces are cleaned and degreased, then dried, and then the materials are installed using or without heating with a hairdryer.

On models of the Kalina brand, sound insulation can be easily done with your own hands. All work is extremely simple if a person knows how to work with scissors at least a little. You should not contact salons that offer such services. It is expensive.

You should definitely soundproof the car body - the result will please you!