FAQ
Thanks for your interest in SoundSkins sound deadening! Here is a list of our most frequently asked questions.If you have any further questions not addressed here, feel free to drop us a message, fill out our contact form, USA@soundskinsglobal.com
Product Information
What material are your products made from?
SoundSkins Pro is made up of 3 layers: rubber acoustic foam, foil & rubber butyl. This custom blend of materials allows you to layer any panels in your vehicle to reduce vibrations and road noise, reduce loss of sound and improve heat rejection.
SoundSkins Classic is made up of foil and rubber butyl to provide the best sound damping possible from a thin layer of material.
SoundSkins Rings v3 are made of high-quality rubber closed cell foam, a unique blend of butyl rubber, making it waterproof and long lasting. The rings have a 3M high level adhesive for fast, easy application that sticks to ANY surface.
What makes SoundSkins different from other sound deadening products?
We are the original 3-in-1 product with acoustic, closed cell foam on top of foil and rubber butyl on our premium product, SoundSkins Pro. Other brands sell these two materials separately. With SoundSkins Pro, you will only need one product to get superior results compared to buying and installing 2 separate products.
Our foam speaker rings stand out from the competition because they are the ONLY foam speaker ring kit that comes in strips instead of rings to suit all the components of your speakers in one application without wasting material. Our rings also come provided with 4 wave foam backing sheets that will improve your speaker’s bass response.
Are your products self-adhesive?
Yes, just peel and stick onto a properly cleaned and dried surface, and you’re good to go!
The recommended application temperature range is between 50 to 70 F.
How can I reduce road noise in my car?
For best results when reducing road noise, we recommend installing SoundSkins Pro on your vehicle floors, door inner skins, and trunk.
We also recommend SoundSkins Classic on the door outer skins and roof. This will reduce vibrations and dampen sound significantly for the quietest ride possible.
Last, we recommend placing SoundSkins Wavy Foam inside of the plastic door cards, which will further help with thermal acoustic insulation and reduce rattles.
If you are not able to get full coverage in your vehicle, we recommend taking note of the areas of your car where sound and vibration occur the most, and covering those main areas with SoundSkins.
What is the difference between SoundSkins Pro and SoundSkins Classic?
SoundSkins Pro is made up of 3 layers: acoustic foam, foil & rubber butyl while SoundSkins Classic is made up of only 2 layers: foil and rubber butyl. SoundSkins Pro is a thicker and heavier material than SoundSkins Classic, and provides more advantages in soundproofing because the layer of acoustic foam aids in absorbing noise and acts as a decoupler to isolate sound and vibrations.
What is the difference between SoundSkins Pro, SoundSkins Pro Mega Kit, and SoundSkins Pro Plus?
SoundSkins Pro is our door kit, which covers 11 sq ft. One roll covers 2 doors in most standard sized vehicles.
SoundSkins Pro Mega Kit is a kit consisting of 4 rolls of SoundSkins Pro, covering 44 sq ft. It is enough to cover 4 doors, and the trunk of most standard sized vehicles.
SoundSkins Pro Plus is the largest roll of SoundSkins Pro, both in width, length, and weight. It covers 64.5 sq ft and is enough to cover 4 door panels, trunk, floor, and roof of most standard sized vehicles.
Can I put SoundSkins under my car hood?
Yes, you can put SoundSkins Heat Shield under your hood and engine compartment.
Is your material difficult for beginners to cut and install by themselves?
Our material is very pliable and easy to work with. You do not need to have experience or fancy equipment to cut and work with our material, just your hands and a blade or scissors.
Where are your products made?
Our products are manufactured in China, and our pre-cut template kits are cut here in the USA. Due to the unique blend of materials and the large scale of our production, we outsource production to keep the quality high and the prices down for our customers.
Pre-Cut Template Kits
What car models do you have pre-cut template kits for?
All of our pre-cut kits that we currently sell are listed on this page.
We will be releasing more Pre-Cut Door Damping Kits in the following months. We'd love to know your input on which kit we should release next!
Do you offer custom cut kits for any car?
No we do not. All of our kits are hand-designed and built from the ground up in the US. Creating templates for each kit that we offer takes months of research and development, and is simply not possible to offer for any car in the market.
If we see enough demand for a certain car model, we will plan to release one in the future.
Why do you not cut the speaker hole in your template kits?
We do not cut the speaker hole for you in our pre-cut sound deadening kits because this hole must be a very precise fit, and speaker hole size and placement may vary by car.
Why do you not offer outer door pieces in your WRX template kit as seen on YouTube?
The kit we offer for the US market is the Subaru WRX 4 door inner skin kit.
We have no affiliation with the videos that are produced by third party users. To receive the most updated and accurate list of products we offer, please only refer to SoundSkins' website and social media channels instead of outside sources.
Product Effectiveness
How much noise will SoundSkins reduce when applied to my vehicle?
SoundSkins will reduce up to 50% of vibration and sound when applied to a vehicle.
What temperature can SoundSkins withstand?
SoundSkins Pro is rated to withstand temperatures between -40F to 356 F (-40C to 180C)
SoundSkins Classic is rated to withstand temperatures between -40F to 464F (-40C to 240C)
What is the R-value of SoundSkins?
The R-value per inch of SoundSkins Pro is 3.12
The R-value per inch of SoundSkins Heat Shield is 4.10
The R-value per inch of SoundSkins Classic is 4.33
Shipping
Do you ship worldwide?
Currently we only ship to North America and Canada.
Use our Store Finder to find your nearest dealer.
Where do you ship from?
USA
SoundSkins in North America is shipped from our warehouse in Cerritos, California.
What are the delivery / shipping times?
Order Processing Times
1-5 Business Days Prior to 12pm (excluding public holidays)
Delivery Times - North America
Orders in the Continental US: Expedited Shipping | 1-3 Business Days - AFTER PROCESSING TIMES
Free Standard Shipping | 4-10 Business Days - AFTER PROCESSING TIMES
Orders in Hawaii or Alaska: (Charged based on weight) Standard Shipping | 5-10 Working Days - AFTER PROCESSING TIMES
How do I track my order?
Every order comes with tracking number and it will be emailed to you once the shipment has left our warehouse in California.
Do you offer free shipping anywhere?
No, we only offer free shipping to the continental US. If you are located in Canada, Alaska, or Hawaii, you will need to pay a customs fee in addition to a shipping fee.
Warranty
What is the warranty on your products?
Our products come with a lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects.
EXCLUDES OPEN BOX PRODUCTS
What is covered by warranty?
SoundSkins warrants that the purchased product is free from manufacturing defects and will function as intended for the life of the product.
The liability of SoundSkins is limited only to replacing defective material.
EXCLUDES OPEN BOX PRODUCTS
What is not covered by warranty?
Normal wear and tear of the material, form, such as rips, stretching to extremes & improper use or storage of the product or unauthorized modifications.
Open box products are also not covered by warranty.
How do I claim warranty?
A picture of the damaged parts and/or wallet will be requested as part of the warranty assessment. You can make a claim through our Contact Form
We want you to have the most risk-free experience possible, so we will ensure that you have no return costs should an item need to be returned in relation to warranty if the order was purchased from our online store.
Returns & Exchange
How do I process a return?
We process returns up to 30 days of order purchase as long as the items were purchased through SoundSkinsGlobal.com and are in their new, unopened and unused condition.
Open box products are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
Please contact Team@SoundSkinsGlobal.com with your order number in the title to begin your return.
Will I have to pay for returns?
Should a return be required, postage charges and a restocking fee of up to 15% will apply.
We only accept returns from products purchased from SoundSkinsGlobal.com that has been purchased within the last 30 days.
Open box products are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
How can I cancel an order?
If you would like to cancel an order you have already placed, please contact us as soon as possible.
Orders that have already shipped out cannot be canceled, and they must go through the returns process instead.
Open box products are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
Other
Where else can I buy SoundSkins products?
Our products are available online on Crutchfield and Amazon
Please use our store finder to find a local dealer near you for in store purchase:
How can I become a dealer?
If you are interested in becoming a dealer, please fill out a contact form or email us at Team@soundskinsglobal.com