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Magical Trevor · 03-20-2011, 09:38 PM

Update from over the weekend.. I'll post pictures at the end of the post. We were on a time crunch and did everything with no pictures between projects... again.

Now that we're done with the Rust Bullet coating, it's time for some Durabak coating!

Cote-L Distribution Company

Durabak is a lot like bed liner, very porous, non slip and has some great sound deadening attributes. However, unlike a true bed liner (ie Rhinoliner) its polyurethane based, and doesn't get rock hard. We were worried that this stuff would not go on easy and even less with a brush. We were wrong... wrong wrong wrong. Applying the Durabak was easier done... than said. Absolutely no brush strokes and it didn't run like we though it would. It took awhile to dry, but that's the kicker to it not being rock solid. We put two coats on the firewall and the spare tire well/cargo area. Within 36 hours it set up really well.

After the Durabak was dried enough to work with, we started laying down the Dynamat. The Official Dynamat Website

We got the Dynamat Extreme bulk package. The package came with 9 - 18"x 32" sheets. Installation is pretty straight forward, however, I recommend a heat gun. The sheets are pretty pliable as is, but with all the bumps and dips of the S13 floor the heat makes it so much easier to work with. Razor blades are a must and it goes on easier with two people. One person working it onto the floor with a heat gun, while the other holds the sheet taught pulling off the backing tape. Doing small sections at a time is time consuming, but it's the only way to get the sheets on straight with no air bubbles.

We also purchased the Dynapad to replace the nasty matted up recycled fabric on the underside of the carpet. Stuff is REALLY thick and easy to apply. Should help out a lot on top of the Dynamat!

Shane (Holemilk00) working his way up the firewall..

First sheet of Dynamat cut and mocked up. Still have the top of the trans tunnel to do and finish up the rear seat area and rear fenders with the Dynamat.

Coming up next week... prep the engine bay for paint. We did a quick scuff of the bay and put down tape (only got to one side) for holes to weld up. Lots of work still to come!

03-20-2011, 09:38 PM	#23
Magical Trevor Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 610 Trader Rating: (8)	Update from over the weekend.. I'll post pictures at the end of the post. We were on a time crunch and did everything with no pictures between projects... again. Now that we're done with the Rust Bullet coating, it's time for some Durabak coating! Cote-L Distribution Company Durabak is a lot like bed liner, very porous, non slip and has some great sound deadening attributes. However, unlike a true bed liner (ie Rhinoliner) its polyurethane based, and doesn't get rock hard. We were worried that this stuff would not go on easy and even less with a brush. We were wrong... wrong wrong wrong. Applying the Durabak was easier done... than said. Absolutely no brush strokes and it didn't run like we though it would. It took awhile to dry, but that's the kicker to it not being rock solid. We put two coats on the firewall and the spare tire well/cargo area. Within 36 hours it set up really well. After the Durabak was dried enough to work with, we started laying down the Dynamat. The Official Dynamat Website We got the Dynamat Extreme bulk package. The package came with 9 - 18"x 32" sheets. Installation is pretty straight forward, however, I recommend a heat gun. The sheets are pretty pliable as is, but with all the bumps and dips of the S13 floor the heat makes it so much easier to work with. Razor blades are a must and it goes on easier with two people. One person working it onto the floor with a heat gun, while the other holds the sheet taught pulling off the backing tape. Doing small sections at a time is time consuming, but it's the only way to get the sheets on straight with no air bubbles. We also purchased the Dynapad to replace the nasty matted up recycled fabric on the underside of the carpet. Stuff is REALLY thick and easy to apply. Should help out a lot on top of the Dynamat! Shane (Holemilk00) working his way up the firewall.. First sheet of Dynamat cut and mocked up. Still have the top of the trans tunnel to do and finish up the rear seat area and rear fenders with the Dynamat. Coming up next week... prep the engine bay for paint. We did a quick scuff of the bay and put down tape (only got to one side) for holes to weld up. Lots of work still to come!