"Lada-Kalina": noise insulation by one's own hands

As the 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 some time of operation of these machines notice flaws. Some of them - a high level of noise when driving, "crickets", the noise of plastic panels when driving. Some drivers struggle with similar problems with the help of music, however this is not the best solution. In this situation noise insulation of "Kalina" will help. After simple operations in the car will become noticeably quieter and more comfortable.

Why do we need noise insulation in the car "Kalina"?

Before you start the work on dehumidification, it is worth considering what you need as a result. One owner of the importance of the sound quality of the radio, the goal of others - to get rid of various "crickets" and squeaks, the third just need a more comfortable interior. Why is this necessary? The choice of materials for the process depends on the goal. It should be remembered that if noise insulation of "Kalina" is performed by oneself, do not immediately do everything. The process is divided into several parts - this is relevant for a limited budget. Usually, work starts from the doors, and then the floor, the trunk, the engine compartment, and sometimes the roof are insulated.

Necessary tools and materials

So, for work you will need a building hair dryer - this is a must. Any other hair dryer for these tasks is not suitable. It is also recommended to purchase an in-feed roller - it is needed for packing noise insulation materials. The cost of it is negligible, and the use of the application is quite large. Still be sure to use scissors and thinner.

Soundproof materials

Correct selection of materials is half the success. It is worth remembering that there are vibration-absorbing materials, as well as noise-absorbing materials. Each of them is designed for different purposes.

Vibroplast Silver

It is flexible enough and elastic material - it absorbs vibrations. It is self-adhesive sheets with aluminum foil. On them the marking in the form of squares of 5x5 cm is made - this simplifies the cutting of a solid sheet. This vibro-plastic does not absorb moisture and can withstand the impact of the environment. In addition, it has high anticorrosive properties and sealant properties. Another advantage of this material in its easy installation on sites with complex terrain. To install it do not need to heat. The thickness of the sheet is 2 mm. This material is recommended for use on the floor in the cabin. No less relevant is the door, for vibration isolation of the roof, side parts of the body, on the bonnet and trunk lid.

Vibration absorbing material Gold

It has the same properties and characteristics as the Silver product. However, its thickness is greater. Hence, the characteristics of vibration absorption are higher.

"BiMast Bomb"

This is also a material that absorbs vibrations. Noise isolation "Kalina" is impossible without this kind of products. "BiMast Bomb" is a few layers - it's aluminum foil on the front, a layer of bitumen composition and a layer based on a mixture of rubber.

For installation, this material must be heated to a temperature of 40 to 50 degrees. This vibration isolator does not absorb moisture and is considered to be the best among motorists and experts. Its efficiency is quite high. Use "BiMast Bomb" recommend in the process of audio preparation of speakers and bodywork. The thickness of the material is 4.2 mm. It is used on the front panel, in the tunnel, on the arches of the wheels, in the area above the silencer and the cardan shaft.

"Splen 3004"

This is already sound-absorbing material. In addition to soundproofing properties, it also has high thermal insulation characteristics. It is convenient to install it on both straight and curved sections. It does not absorb moisture, it does not collapse under the influence of the environment. The thickness of the sheet is 4 mm. Suitable for the front panel of the cabin, wheel arches, tunnel and doors. Paste "Splen" on the layer of vibration-absorbing material. Thus, it is possible to insulate doors and wheel arches. To ensure that the material is adhered as tightly as possible, the surfaces to be cleaned and degreased must be previously cleaned. When gluing it is recommended to withstand the temperature from 18 to 35 degrees - at this range, manufacturers guarantee high adhesion characteristics.

"Bitoplast 5"

It is noise-absorbing, as well as sealing material - it is widely used to eliminate various creaks and rattling in the cabin. "Bitoplast" is based on polyurethane foam with an adhesive layer and impregnation. The material is water resistant, does not decompose, has thermal insulation properties and is well suited for Kalina cars. Noisy with Bitoplast 5 is quite effective. The thickness of the sheet is 5 mm.

Sound insulation of doors

Technologies of sound insulation on "Kalina" are no different from those for other brands of modern cars. However, there are some peculiarities. The work begins with the dismantling of the upholstery of the doors. Then the surface must be thoroughly cleaned and degreased - you can use white spirit. If the anticorrosion coating is applied on the lower part of the door , it is not necessary to remove it.

Noise isolation "Lada-Kalina", produced by yourself, in this case begins with the installation of vibration-insulating materials. It is necessary to cut out from a single sheet suitable dimensions for details - the larger the piece, the more effective. When applying, it is recommended to warm the side with the adhesive layer with a hairdryer. Next, the material is glued to the inner wall of the door and rolled up by the tool. The next sheet is overlapped. Then the second layer is pasted with noise-absorbing material. It is recommended to apply "Splen" or "Accent" (the latter is more effective). In the first and second case, the sheets already have a self-adhesive base, so the process of applying the pieces will be easier and faster. Just like in the case of vibration isolation, the sheet is cut to the largest pieces - it is necessary to cover the entire surface of the door.

Next, you should decide whether you need to close the technological holes. If you close them with vibro-absorbing materials, you will have to make slits to perform various repairs. If the interior is ventilated through the doors, then after sealing the holes, the air can not simply circulate.

When closing the holes, the noise insulation of the Kalina door will be higher, for which the third layer is glued, however this is in most cases superfluous. It is better to further trim the doors.

Sound insulation of upholstery doors

The first layer is applied a vibration isolation material. This will help to weight the upholstery. In the future, it creaks less. Then they attach a noise-damping "Bitoplast" - it's much more convenient to work with it. He also easily takes any form. At the final stage, you need to glue the surface of the "Model" - this is the so-called "anti-script."

Instrument panel, torpedo

On the "Kalina" cars, the noise insulation of the front panel can be performed without removing it - only the hanging elements are dismantled. In order to isolate the glove box, first of all, glue "all the places where the glove box comes into contact with the panel" with an "antiskrip". Then all the internal parts of the box "Bitoplast" are processed.

For work with salon plastic dismantle the central tunnel, overlays on racks, and also lateral panels. All plastic parts are glued with "anti-script" or "Bitoplast." Particular attention should be paid to the clips.

On the car "Lada-Kalina" noise insulation of the instrument panel occurs with its removal. Next, the model is treated with a mask, and directly a combination of instruments.

When working on the central plate, special attention is paid to electrical wiring and pads. All wires must be wrapped in an "anti-script" and secured with clamps. Add hotmelt glue to each connector.

All the details of the panel, which are issued by "crickets" and squeaks, are pasted with an "anti-script" or model. So you can get rid of annoying noise. To the panel does not crank, it is recommended to weight it.

Hood

For work on dehumidification of the bonnet cover, 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 necessary shape and fastened to the places on the bonnet cover. The first layer is glued with vibration-absorbing materials, and then proceed to noise insulation. In the same way, noise insulation of "Kalina" -hatchback, but only on the trunk lid is carried out.

Roof and ceiling

They are isolated to reduce the noise from the rain and in order to remove the creaks. For this task, it is recommended to use a vibroplate "Gold" or "Silver". It is very important that the ceiling does not become too heavy - this in the future is not the best way to affect the handling. Next, two or more layers of "Splen" are glued. The main thing here is not to overdo it, otherwise the ceiling casing will simply not fall into place.

Rear doors

Soundproofing "Kalina" (wagon or hatchback) also provides for processing the back of the lyada. As materials it is possible to use all that was applied at works on doors. Technologies are similar. The first thing to clean and degrease the surface, then dry it, and then install the materials with the use of heating with a hair dryer or without it.

On the models of the brand "Kalina" noise insulation is easy to do by oneself. All the work is extremely simple, if a man knows how to work with scissors. Do not contact the salons that offer such services. It is expensive.

It is necessary to perform noise insulation of the body of the car - the result will please you!