Fatmat? Better than Dynamat?

**VooDude** · 05-12-2008, 09:40 PM

I just ordered a bulk pack of Fatmat... it's supposed to be similar to dynamat at a majorly reduced cost. Anyone have any experience with this stuff?

**Air2air** · 05-12-2008, 09:48 PM

I used Second Skin which was highly regarded here at the time several months ago. Don't think FatMat was out then. Yeah Dynamat is expensive but it sure is everywhere.

**BPSFJ** · 05-12-2008, 11:49 PM

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VooDude previously said:

I just ordered a bulk pack of Fatmat... it's supposed to be similar to dynamat at a majorly reduced cost. Anyone have any experience with this stuff?

I would say it is comparable to regular dynamat, not near as thick as extreme liner. I used both in my FJ had left over extreme liner. The other thing I did not like about Fat Mat was the logo wears off when you work with it so you have blueish hands and anything else that touches it for extended periods. I used 3 layers of fat mat where I would use 2 layers of extreme liner. Other than that I was happy with it.

trainman0978 · 05-13-2008, 02:01 AM

NOTHING beats Second Skin 's Damplifier pro...

CaliChaos · 05-13-2008, 06:43 AM

it is amazing what a few million dollars in marketing hype will buy a company.

just slap an asphalt shingle on there -- same same.

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or for the SERIOUS:
Parts Express:Cascade VB-1X(1G) Sprayable Damping Compound 1 Gal

YMMV

**JoeUser** · 05-13-2008, 08:21 AM

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CaliChaos previously said:

for the SERIOUS:
Parts Express:Cascade VB-1X(1G) Sprayable Damping Compound 1 Gal

Whoa, ~$78 a gallon? I can see spending that much for 5 gallons. Also, it appears that it's an exterior product (undercoating). I don't think I'd want this inside the passenger compartment, just due to the fumes.

Similar question: Has anyone looked into spray coatings on the underbody, or had it done to their rig? I wonder how much dampening that performs?

I wouldn't mind a little more road noise control, but I don't really want to disassemble my entire interior to install padding. If the undercoating cuts down on some of the road noise, that'd be the approach I'd take...

Briman42487 · 05-13-2008, 07:19 PM

the second skin damplifier pro is the best i have used.

HOJU · 05-14-2008, 06:48 AM

This comparison was done a while ago. Fatmat has since improved, especially with their rattle trap product. Raam audio has also improved their product, Hope this helps.

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