This was covered previously but this a better pictured guide of using brush on deadener. The other DIY is spray on, which is more costly and less effective as the brush on gear as it is a better compound and a thicker amounts can be put on.

Disclaimer: The following is provided as a GUIDE ONLY, and neither myself nor Ozhonda take any responsibility for the outcomes of someone else doing the following. You follow these steps at your own risk!


Aim: To quieten tyre noise

Required:
Wax and grease remover
Brush on sound deadener (4L drum is heaps enough to do all 4 wheels)
paint brush
srcubbing brush
plenty of rags
jack and car stands

Steps:

jack the car up. make sure the weight is held up by stands not the jack.

remove wheel.


there will be years of dirt and tar etc built up one the arch. this will all need to be cleaned off with a good scrub and wax and grease remover.


once the bulk crap is of and you see the paint give the paint a wipe with a clean rag and wax an grease remover to remove all the residue.



then cover your brakes and suspension with rags to stop any drips from falling on them and paint away. start with a thin coat and build it up as thick as possible. a layer 3-4mm is easily obtained.


do the areas of the arch that are between you and the cabin. no use deadening the engine firewall etc.


Other comments:
This difference was instantly noticeable! almost no tyre noise!

if you were to use the entire 4l drum of deadener that would only be about 4-5kgs of weight. the whole drum isn't needed to do the car tho. i only used 3/4of the tin to do a very heavy coat on the rear and 2 heavy coats on the front. for hardcore save weighters not for you but those in bigger cars or those wanting a quiter ride but don't mind a extra 2-3kgs definately worth the 40 bucks for the deadener!