How many of you are aware of the fact that Dynaliner and Dynapad are the products of the Dynamat brand?

I’ve written a detailed post on Dynamat 67 mil vs. Noice 80 mil, where I’ve compared both these products.

However, in this post, I’m not gonna compare two different brands rather I’ll be comparing two offerings of the same brand.

• Is the installation process easy or tedious?
• What are some of the common uses of these materials?
• Which one is the most effective of all three?
• What is the base material and how does that affect its use?
• Which all are budget-friendly?

Unlike my last article where I compared two different brands, this one is altogether a different ball game.

Since all three products are from the same company, you can expect some changes in the evaluation parameters.

  To present the thing in a simpler way, and also, to bring more clarity about the comparison, I’ve decided to start with an overview of the basic characteristics of each material.  

So, without any further ado, let’s begin.

Basic Information: Dynamat Vs. Dynaliner Vs. Dynapad

In this section, I’ll walk you through the basic information that is very important, especially for newbies or first-time buyers to make an informed decision.

Dynamat

As we all know, Dynamat is one of the best automotive sound-deadening materials available on the market.

So, I thought, why not start with this invincible star?

Dynamat is a butyl-based self-adhering sound-deadening material, and its density, thickness, and durability make it an ideal choice for soundproofing your car.

Can you guess the thickness?

Well, it is just 0.067 inches thick which makes it a preferred choice for soundproofing cars.

The moment you apply it, you can expect a reduction in the engine vibration as well as external noise.

In fact, it grips the sheet metal of your door, roof, or hood, and prevents them from vibration.

The good news is that it helps in the improvement of the audio quality, and also, negates the rattling of the loose parts.

Moreover, the aluminum coating helps in handling the heat.

You can expect it to be completely odorless as it is not an asphalt-based material.

The thinness of this material is a boon when it comes to soundproofing a car.

Because of its thinness, you can apply it to pretty much any sheet metal.

Especially for the newbies, Dynamat can be further classified into two main products: Dynamat Xtreme and Dynamat SuperLite. (Check the Current Price On Amazon)

It goes without saying that Dynamat Xtreme is the best-performing version of this product.

Needless to say, SuperLite is a thinner and lighter version.

If I’ve to judge both versions on the scale of effectiveness, then I’ll definitely vouch for the Dynamat Xtreme.

SuperLite being 30% slimmer than the 67 mil Xtreme can be considered less effective.

The newbies need to concentrate here.

Dynamat is the base product that can be layered under thermal insulation products like Dynaliner.

Can Dynaliner replace Dynamat?

What are the benefits of using Dynaliner?

Let’s find out…

Dynaliner

• Dynamat launches Dynaliner to target people looking for lightweight thermal and sound insulators.
• Dynamat combined with Dynainer can give you mind-boggling results.
• I’ve earlier also talked about it.
• In fact, you need to put it on top of the original Dynamat material, but before that let us evaluate how Dynaliner performs on its own.
• Does it make sense?
• Dynaliner is synthetic acoustic foam made of closed-cell rubber.
• From the evaluation point of view, I’m more concerned about the thickness of the product.
• Dynaliner comes in different thicknesses: 0.5, 0.25, and 0.12-inch.
• If I compare it with other acoustic foams, then the thickness of Dynaliner is very low.
• But, the good news is that it is highly effective at improving acoustics and reducing heat.
• Is Dynaliner waterproof?
• No, it’s not waterproof, but it doesn’t promote either rust or mildew growth. (Check the Current Price On Amazon)

Moreover, it is highly durable with a good product life.

In one of my articles on Dynamat, I’ve clearly mentioned that it is heat resistant.

Nonetheless, using Dynaliner on top of the original Dynamat can do wonders for you in terms of heat resistance.

As per the feedback from my clients, Dynaliner alone can handle heat quite well.

In short, I don’t find much difference between Dynamat and Dynaliner in terms of material or application.

Though the recommended placement and effectiveness can differ to some extent still I would say that they are similar in many ways.

What about Dynapad?

Is it the same or different?

DynaPad

DynaPad stands tall at one pound per square foot.

This heavy material comes in packs of 12 square feet.

Do I still need to say that mass is one of the key parameters when it comes to evaluating a good sound-deadening material?

The company claims to use “Dissimilar Layer Insulating” technology for manufacturing DynaPad.

In layman’s language, it means that they have a vinyl base between two layers of open-cell acoustic foam.

To my surprise, these layers are encased in a waterproof and oil casing, and all this occupies a space that is just 0.45 inches thick.

Allow me to share the feedback from my clients.

Whether it’s road noise or the car’s acoustic ambiance, it will NOT let you down.

Again a question arises, Should I use Dynaliner or DynaPad with Dynamat?

Well, both DynaPad and Dynaliner are foam material and a thermal insulator, so anyone can be used in sync with the Dynamat.

However, there is a tangible difference, unlikely Dynaliner, DynaPad is NOT self-adhesive.

So, it gives you an option to move around and reuse it for other similar purposes.

You can use these materials as per your wish.

Either you can use all three together, one over the other or you can use them at different places.

Do whatever makes sense to you.

The next question that comes to my mind is where you should place them in order to get an optimum outcome.

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Do you have a similar query on your mind?

How Can You Use Them?

• All the products are made to serve a purpose.
• For the optimum result, you need to place these products in certain places.
• Let’s start with Dynamat.

Dynamat

The good thing about Dynamat is that you can use it for soundproofing cars as well as soundproofing apartments.

Unlike other automotive sound-deadening materials, the use of Dynamat is not restricted to only soundproofing cars.

You can put Dynamat on any metal surface in your car, and it will serve the purpose.

Dynamat can also be used to soundproof gym rooms and machines, TVs, speakers, and household appliances.

Considering the different uses of Dynamat, Dynamat Xtreme comes in two speaker kits (for 2&5 speakers).

It also comes in customized kits such as door kits (for 2 doors), trunk kits, and bulk kits.

In case, you’re looking for complete silence, then you can try Bulk kit which has enough material to cover a car.

Even the company has come up with Mega Pack that is very helpful for those who want to cover multiple vehicles.

I’ll not deny the fact that it’s good to cover the entire surface of the car.

  Nonetheless, it is NOT important to cover the entire surface, you can get a decent result by just covering 30-50% of the area. 

Dynaliner and Dynapad

• First and foremost, you need to put up the Dynamat.
• The next thing that you can do is to put the Dynaliner on top of it.
• The primary purpose of Dynaliner is thermal insulation.
• Moreover, it is also good at absorbing the sound.
• The next question could be, “Where to put the Dynaliner?”.
• When it comes to soundproofing car doors, I would recommend you use the thinner version of Dynaliner.
• Obviously, you need to conserve space for the Dynamat.
• You can use the thicker version of the Dynaliner under the hood as well as on the floor of the car.
• It goes without saying that thermal insulation will be needed for the hood and roof of the car.
• Similar to the Dynaliner, you can use DynaPad.
• However, I would recommend you exploit the thickness that this product possesses.
• Moreover, the material is so thick that it can be used under the seat or in the trunk.
• The company claims that DynaPad can effectively reduce the noise passing through the floor of your home if installed properly.

Installation Process

Whether it’s Dynamat or Dynaliner, the installation process is easy and less time-consuming.

Both of these products are self-adhesive materials and come with a protective layer over them.

So, you can execute the installation process in just three simple steps.

• Cut the material as per the requirement
• Peel off the protection
• And, paste it down

  As per the feedback from my clients, some of them have found it difficult to cut the Dynamat because of its thickness and density.  

Definitely, it makes sense.

Rather than trying to cut with scissors, I would recommend you to use a utility knife.

Dynamat and Dynaliner come in different dimensions, so you’ll need to adjust them as per your requirements.

  Just for your information, Dynamat comes in 18*32 inch sheets and Dynaliner comes in 32 * 54 inches.  

So, an adjustment is the key to success.

One of the common mistakes that newbies make is they remove the protection layer before cutting the product.

This is definitely not the correct way to cut.

You need to keep the protective layer while you’re using the cutting tool.

Definitely, the adhesive will fall on the cutting tool, but it will not impact the performance of the Dynamat.

It is highly recommended that you should wear gloves while you’re using a cutting tool.

The next step is to peel off the protective layer and place the sound-deadening material in the required place.

While placing the material on the surface, you need to rub it flat from the center towards the edges, so that the bubbles aren’t formed.

If the bubbles are formed, then you’ll need to buff it out using a roller.

Whatever I’ve talked about until now is only applicable to Dynamat and Dynaliner.

DynaPad isn’t self-adhesive, so you can apply it easily.

Whether you’re putting it in your car or in your room under the carpet, you don’t have to use any tool.

Neither you need to wear gloves nor do you need to make any adjustments.

In one word, just place the DynaPad wherever you want

Are Dynamat, DynaPad, and Dynaliner Effective?

I can bet you that without any doubt Dynamat is one of, if NOT the BEST automotive sound-deadening material available on the market.

Like me, you’ll also admire some of the idiosyncratic features of the Dynamat.

For example, even by covering 30 to 50 percent of the car’s surface area, you can expect a good reduction in road noise.

Secondly, Dynamat is one of the few automotive sound-deadening materials that perform superlatively well on its own.

Nonetheless, using DynaPad and Dynaliner along with Dynamat will take the noise-canceling capacity of your car to the next level.

But, it is not always needed to use Dynaliner with Dynamat, the former can hold on its own.

In the course of the time, I tried using DynaPad at various places, and you know what, I found really something amazing about this product.

By placing DynaPad under your carpet, you can help your downstairs neighbor prevent the noise of footsteps from reaching them.

I hope that you’re more than convinced to use at least one of these products for sound deadening your car.

Are you wondering about the price of these products?

Well, I’m not gonna keep you waiting, let’s check out the price:)

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Price Range: Dynamat Vs. DynaPad Vs. Dynaliner

Let’s start with the king of the automotive sound-deadening material- Dynamat.

It’s our mentality that when we love some products, then either we ignore their drawbacks or just forget them.

I just want to make my point by saying that the Dynamat is one of the most expensive sound-deadening materials available on the market.

It costs around $5 per square foot.

Well, you’ll be astonished to know that the twins, Dynaliner and DynaPad are even costlier than the original Dynapad.

Dynaliner comes at $6 per square foot while DynaPad can cost you even $10 per square foot.

Are these prices consumer-friendly?

Well, the price doesn’t come as a surprise to me.

FAQs

Moving further, I’ll be taking some important questions related to all three products.

In case, I missed your question, then let me know in the comment section.

I’ll try my best to answer your query as soon as possible.

Does it make sense?

What is the best car sound-deadening material?

  If I club together all the past experiences that I’ve had as a soundproof consultant, then I can confidently say that the Dynamat product line is the best car sound-deadening material available on the market. 

At the same time, if you’re on a shoestring budget and looking for a value-for-money product, then nothing can come closer to NOICO sound-deadening material.

What is Dynaliner made of?

  It goes without saying that Dynaliner is the market leader in the automotive lightweight thermal insulator category.  

Dynaliner is a soft, self-adhesive closed-cell rubber with thousands of cells packed close together.

Does sound-deadening work in a car?

Definitely, sound-deadening works in any car, and the outcome depends on the kind of automotive sound-deadening material you use for your car.

For example, sound-deadening materials like Dynamat can be used for both absorbing the vibration of the car engine as well as dampening the road noise.

What does sound dampening do?

Sound dampening can help you to achieve a quiet ambiance. 

Since this post is related to automotive sound-deadening materials, I’ll be talking in the context of cars.

A car may have unwanted vibrations from the doors and rattling of the loose metal parts, and the situation can be worsened by the addition of external road noise.

So, to get rid of these noises you can use certain sound-dampening materials like Dynamat.

In short, you can achieve the epitome of silence with the help of sound-dampening materials.

It’s A Wrap

  In spite of charging the premium price, Dynamat is the market leader.  

Most of my clients are ready to pay a premium price for this superlative sound-deadening material.

The success of the Dynamat product line can be attributed to its efficiency, multi-functionality, durability, and also, availability in customized kits.

DynaPad and Dynaliner aren’t as famous as the parent product- Dynamat.

  I recommend Dynaliner to a few of my clients, and you know what, feedback was extremely overwhelming and positive.  

I’m hoping to see both Dynapad and Dynaliner at the same bandwidth as Dynamat soon.

What’s your take on it?

Even before I recommend an automotive sound-deadening product, my clients take the lead and ask me directly about Dynamat.

People trust the brand Dynamat and are willing to pay a premium price for the product line.

Most people are aware of the cheapest dynamat alternatives, but when it comes to their car, they are ready to opt for the best.

In short, whether you want to use Dynamat along with Dynaliner or you want to place Dynapad on the floor or in the trunk, I can assure you that you’re in safe hands and the product will take care of the vibrations, rattling, and external noise.

• Are you using any of the three products?
• Which one is your favorite?
• Do you use Dynamat alone or you topped it with Dynaliner?
• Which automotive sound-deadening materials are you using to sound-deaden your car?
• Let me know your answers in the comment section.
• In case, you’ve any queries related to this topic, feel free to ask me.
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