Performance DIY by DIY Guru

Soundproofing can greatly improve the ambiance in your car by deadening the noise coming from your engine and other parts. There are several key places from where sounds penetrate into your car, so insulating these areas with the correct materials will grant you a peaceful ride wherever you go. All of the materials you need for soundproofing can be easily found in automotive, hardware or music stores. Soundproofing DIY Tutorial: Things You'll Need Adhesive hood insulator Scissors Anti-vibration mats Contact adhesive Screwdriver 1 ½ inch thick soundproofing material  Open the hood of your car and have a friend hold a sheet of hood insulator against the inside of the hood. You need to trim the insulator with scissors so it fits the shape of your hood, without sticking out past the edges.   Peel off the backing protecting the adhesive on the insulator and press the upper edge of the sheet against the upper edge of your hood. Make ...