Vehicle Preparation
Before placing the vehicle on the lift, the wheel arches and liners are cleaned using a high-pressure washer with detergents. After they have completely dried, we lift the vehicle and remove all the wheels.
Automotive Sound Deadening · Sydney
Wheel arches soundproofing
The main source of noise in the car interior while driving is the wheel arches.
We significantly eliminate noise penetrating through the wheel arches, providing comfort and quiet.
Technology of Car Wheel Arch Soundproofing
When comprehensive car soundproofing work is carried out, the wheel arches are treated externally, as well as from the interior side when materials are applied in the luggage compartment. This solution is aimed at significantly reducing the overall noise level in the cabin.
External wheel arch soundproofing is carried out in several stages, starting with surface preparation (removing the plastic wheel arch liners, cleaning off dirt, degreasing) and ending with the application of vibration- and sound-absorbing materials.
Unlike internal soundproofing, external soundproofing involves treating all four wheel arches and plastic liners. Comprehensive soundproofing of the space under the rear and front fenders makes it possible to neutralise up to 80% of irritating noise and vibrations that cause driver and passenger fatigue.
It should be noted that strict requirements are imposed on the materials used for external soundproofing. They must have properties such as high adhesion, durability, the ability to retain their characteristics under exposure to moisture across a wide temperature range, and also protect the metal surfaces of the wheel arches from corrosion. As additional protection against rust, a special compound can be applied by spraying at our “Laboratory of Silence” service centre. This “anti-corrosion” treatment is strongly recommended for vehicles that are not equipped with plastic liners. The compound protects cavities from moisture, sand, the negative effects of the environment and chemical reagents.
Wheel arch soundproofing, like the soundproofing of other elements, is carried out using two types of materials: a vibration-insulating material that suppresses low-frequency hum and vibrations, and a sound-absorbing material that neutralises the remaining frequency range. However, some materials combine the functions of absorbing and reflecting sound waves from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (for example, Aerocell QP by StP) and can be applied in a single layer.
Many car enthusiasts ask the question — how do you soundproof a car? Using a Hyundai Tucson as an example, we will demonstrate all stages of the work.
Removing the Liners
We remove the liners after first undoing the fasteners. If the wheel arch liners are connected with clips, we use new fasteners during reassembly.
Degreasing the Surface
We remove the remaining dirt from the metal surfaces of the wheel arches and the layer of factory vibration damper. To ensure maximum adhesion of the vibration-insulating material, all surfaces are thoroughly degreased.
Applying the Vibration Damper
The optimal soundproofing kit is selected for each vehicle. As the first layer, we roll on a vibration damper with a special roller; as a rule, it consists of a polymer mastic layer and dense foil. In some cases, a multilayer vibration-insulating material with double foil lamination may be applied after being preheated in an oven to +80°C.
Liquid Noise Damper
If factory wheel arch liners are absent, before installing the first layer we apply a special compound that provides corrosion protection and has good anti-gravel properties. In addition, it can also be sprayed over the installed soundproofing.
Removing Soundproofing from the Liners
We remove the factory soundproofing from the liners because during vehicle operation it deteriorates — harsh conditions cause it to harden, crack and peel away.
Preparing the Liners
After removing the factory vibration insulator, we degrease the liners for subsequent installation of the additional kit.
Applying the Vibration Damper
Next, we roll foil-faced vibration insulation onto the inner surfaces of the liners so that it does not interfere with subsequent reassembly.
Applying the Sound Absorber
We then glue membrane sound insulation on top and reinstall the wheel arch liners in reverse order.
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Soundproofing Materials
In order to get rid of irritating noise penetrating through the wheel arches, it is necessary to use high-quality modern materials. Our centre has a laboratory where research is regularly conducted into the effectiveness of various materials from different manufacturers (for example, Comfortmat or StP Aerocell). High-precision experimental equipment makes it possible to select optimal soundproofing kits. And, of course, the recommended insulation kits are selected according to the car owner’s preference.
Effectiveness of Wheel Arch Soundproofing
The problem of irritating noise inside the cabin is permanently solved by soundproofing the external or internal part of the wheel arches and wheel arch liners. This procedure will reduce aerodynamic noise, vibration load, and provide up to 80% reduction of noise from roads and tyres, wind, sandblasting, water and snow.
The result directly depends on the material, method and surface configuration. The choice of soundproofing materials is made according to the customer’s preference. The Laboratory of Silence has all the necessary resources and tools to carry out high-quality work.
What methods of wheel arch soundproofing are there:
- External soundproofing — the simplest and cheapest service; the wheel arch liners are covered externally with a sound-absorbing layer
- Internal wheel arch soundproofing — a classic service; access is gained from the engine compartment side
- Spray-on — the arch is treated with a special compound. The method is effective because hard-to-reach cavities are filled and the insulation layer is uniform
- Internal treatment with porous material — effectively dampens vibration and outside noise in the area of the front wheel axle due to the soft material
Advantages of soundproofing with us:
- We carry out the full range of car soundproofing work, from individual components to a comprehensive service.
- Work is carried out while the customer is present; the vehicle takes from one and a half to three hours (depending on the configuration of the working surfaces)
- Only foreign material samples are used
- Our technicians have practical soundproofing experience on different models
- All necessary tools, clean workshops and resources are available
- Services come with a warranty; further servicing and tuning are possible. Subsequent orders are offered at a discount
Our Car Soundproofing Projects
We carry out and document many car soundproofing projects. We conduct testing, study individual cases and the effectiveness of different materials.
Comprehensive Soundproofing
Voyah Dream
Factory soundproofing rating6
Cost of work191827 RUB
Duration of work2 days
Weight90 kg
Comprehensive Soundproofing
Jetour T2
Factory soundproofing rating3
Cost of work125216 RUB
Duration of work2 days
Weight70 kg
Comprehensive Soundproofing
BMW X3
Factory soundproofing rating5
Cost of work132950 RUB
Duration of work2 days
Weight70 kg
Comprehensive Soundproofing
Volkswagen Teramont
Factory soundproofing rating6
Cost of work159753 RUB
Duration of work2 days
Weight90 kg
Component-by-Component Soundproofing
Lincoln Navigator
Factory soundproofing rating7
Cost of work45354 RUB
Duration of work1 day
Weight20 kg
Comprehensive Soundproofing
Skoda Kodiaq
Factory soundproofing rating5
Cost of work88833 RUB
Duration of work2 days
Weight70 kg
Component-by-Component Soundproofing
LiXiang L7
Factory soundproofing rating7
Cost of work58683 RUB
Duration of work1 day
Weight20 kg
Comprehensive Soundproofing
Chery Tiggo 7L
Factory soundproofing rating4
Cost of work119380 RUB
Duration of work2 days
Weight70 kg