Drivers say that VAZ cars have never been distinguished by a high level of comfort. The company has always produced utility vehicles. "Lada-Kalina" - one of these cars. Owners after some time of operation of these machines notice disadvantages. One of them is a high level of noise during movement, “crickets”, the noise of plastic panels during movement. Some drivers struggle with similar problems through music, but this is not the best solution. In this situation, soundproofing "Kalina" will help. After simple operations, the car will become noticeably quieter and more comfortable.
Why is soundproofing necessary in a Kalina car?
Before you begin work on noise reduction, you should think about what you need as a result. Some owners value the sound quality of the radio, the goal of others is to get rid of various “crickets” and squeaks, while others just need a more comfortable lounge. Why is this needed? The selection of materials for the process depends on the goal.
It must be remembered that if sound insulation of Kalina is done by one’s own hands, one should not do everything right away. The process is divided into several parts - this is true with a limited budget. Typically, work begins with doors, and then isolate the floor, trunk, engine compartment, sometimes the roof.
Necessary tools and materials
So, for work you will need a building hair dryer - this is a must. Any other hair dryer is not suitable for these tasks. It is also recommended to purchase a presser roller - it is needed for packing noise-insulating materials. Its cost is negligible, and the benefits of the application are quite large. Scissors and a solvent are also sure to come in handy.
Soundproofing materials
The right selection of materials is half the success. It is worth remembering that there are vibration-absorbing materials, as well as sound-absorbing ones. Each of them is intended for various purposes.
Vibroplast Silver
This is a fairly flexible and flexible material - it absorbs vibration. It is a self-adhesive sheet with aluminum foil. They are marked in the form of 5x5 cm squares - this simplifies the cutting of a single sheet.
This vibroplast does not absorb moisture and withstands environmental influences. Additionally, it has high anti-corrosion properties and sealant characteristics. Another advantage of this material is its easy installation in areas with complex terrain. To install it does not need to be heated. The sheet thickness is 2 mm. This material is recommended for use on the floor in the cabin. It is no less relevant on the doors, for vibration isolation of the roof, side parts of the body, on the hood and trunk lid.
Vibration absorbing material Gold
It has the same properties and characteristics as the Silver brand product. However, its thickness is greater. Therefore, the vibration absorption characteristics are higher.
"BiMast Bomb"
It is also a material that absorbs vibrations. Soundproofing "Kalina" is impossible without this kind of product. "BiMast Bomb" consists of several layers - it is aluminum foil on the front part, a layer of a bitumen composition and a layer based on a mixture of rubber.
For installation, the specified material must be heated to a temperature of 40 to 50 degrees. This vibration isolator does not absorb moisture and is considered the best among motorists and specialists. Its efficiency is quite high. Use "BiMast Bomb" is recommended in the process of audio preparation of speakers and body. Material thickness - 4.2 mm. It is used on the front shield, in the tunnel, on the wheel arches, in the area above the muffler and the driveshaft.
Splen 3004
This is already sound absorbing material. In addition to soundproofing qualities, it also has high thermal insulation characteristics. It is convenient to install on both straight and curved sections. It does not absorb moisture, does not collapse under the influence of the environment. The sheet thickness is 4 mm. Suitable for a shield on the front of the passenger compartment, wheel arches, a tunnel and doors.
Stick "Splen" on a layer of vibration-absorbing material. Thus, it is possible to soundproof doors, wheel arches. In order for the material to adhere as firmly as possible, it is necessary to first clean and degrease the treated surfaces. When gluing, it is recommended to withstand temperatures from 18 to 35 degrees - with this range, manufacturers guarantee high adhesion characteristics.
"Bitoplast 5"
This is a sound-absorbing, and also sealing material - it is widely used to eliminate various creaks and rattles in the cabin. "Bitoplast" is based on polyurethane foam with an adhesive layer and impregnation. The material is water resistant, does not decompose, has heat-insulating properties and is well suited for Kalina cars. Noise reduction with "Bitoplast 5" is quite effective. The sheet thickness is 5 mm.
Soundproofing doors
Sound insulation technologies on Kalina are no different from those for other brands of modern cars. However, there are some features. Work begins with the dismantling of the door trim. Then the surface must be thoroughly cleaned and degreased - you can use white spirit. If an anti-corrosion coating is applied to the bottom of the door , it does not need to be removed.
Soundproofing “Lada-Kalina”, made by oneself, in this case begins with the installation of vibration-isolating materials. It is necessary to cut out parts of suitable size from a whole sheet - the larger the piece, the more efficient. When applying, it is recommended to warm the side with an adhesive layer with a hairdryer. Further, the material is glued to the inner wall of the door and rolled with a tool. The next sheet is lapped.
Next, a second layer is already glued sound-absorbing material. It is recommended to use Splen or Accent (the latter is more effective). In the first and second cases, the sheets already have a self-adhesive base, so the process of applying the pieces will be easier and faster. Just as in the case of vibration isolation, the sheet is cut into as large pieces as possible - it is necessary to cover the entire surface of the door.
Next, decide whether to close the process holes.
If you close them with vibration-absorbing materials, then to perform various repairs you will have to make slots. If the interior is ventilated through the doors, then after gluing the holes the air simply can not circulate.
When closing holes, the sound insulation of the Kalina door will be higher, for which a third layer is glued, but in most cases this is superfluous. It is better to further process the door trim.
Soundproofing door trim
The first layer is applied vibration isolation material. This will help to weight upholstery.
In the future, she creaks less. Then they attach a noise-absorbing “Bitoplast” - it is much more convenient to work with it. Also, it easily takes any form. At the final stage, you need to glue the surface with "Modelin" - this is the so-called "antiskrip".
Dashboard, dashboard
On Kalina cars, the front panel soundproofing can be performed without removing it - only mounted components are dismantled. To insulate the glove compartment, the first thing to do is to glue with an “anti-creak” all the places where the glove box is in contact with the panel. Then process all the internal parts of the box "Bitoplast".
To work with salon plastic, the central tunnel, lining on racks, as well as side panels are dismantled. All plastic parts are glued with “anti-creak” or “Bitoplast”. Particular attention should be paid to clips.
On the car "Lada-Kalina" soundproofing the dashboard occurs with its removal. Next, the mask is treated with modelin, and the instrument cluster itself.
When working on the center plate, special attention is paid to electrical wiring and pads. All wires must be wrapped with “anti-creak” and secured with clamps. Hot melt adhesive should be added to each connector.
All parts of the panel that emit “crickets” and creaks are glued with “anti-creak” or modelin. So you can get rid of annoying noise. That the panel did not rattle, it is recommended to weight it.
Hood
For work on the noiselessness of the hood cover, experts recommend using any vibration isolator and "Accent", which is a soundproofing material. The gluing technology is the same as for doors.
The sheet is cut into pieces of the necessary shape and attached to the places on the hood cover. Vibration-absorbing materials are glued with the first layer, and then they are transferred to noise-insulating ones. In the same way, the soundproofing of the Kalina hatchback is carried out, but only on the trunk lid.
Roof and ceiling
They are isolated to reduce noise from rain and to remove creaks.
For this task, it is recommended to use the vibroplast "Gold" or "Silver". It is very important that the ceiling does not become too heavy - this will not affect the handling in the best way. Next, two or more layers of Splen are glued.
The main thing here is not to overdo it, otherwise the ceiling lining simply does not fall into place.
Rear doors
Soundproofing "Kalina" (wagon or hatchback) also provides for the processing of the rear frets. As materials, you can use everything that was used when working on doors. The technologies are similar. First of all, the surfaces are cleaned and degreased, then dried, and then the materials are installed using a heat gun or without it.
On models of the Kalina brand, noise insulation is easily done by one’s own hands. All work is extremely simple if a person knows how to work with scissors. Do not go to salons that offer such services. It is expensive.
It is imperative to perform sound insulation of the car body - the result will please you!