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Old 31-01-2010, 06:18 PM
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Default Noisy / rattly interior panels
Any sensible ideas what to put behind to stop this ? Already stuck strips of foam behind and it's done feck all.... and the rattles are driving me insane !

Mk1 Focus BTW....any sensible suggestions ?

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Old 31-01-2010, 06:22 PM
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as in door panels or dash etc?
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expanding foam, just get the pannel back on before it expands too much and only use a small amount, if you use to much or dont get the pannel on shave it off to suit the thickness you need to pad the pannel.
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as in door panels or dash etc?
Door and plastic trim panels mate !
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expanding foam, just get the pannel back on before it expands too much and only use a small amount, if you use to much or dont get the pannel on shave it off to suit the thickness you need to pad the pannel.
Hmmm....worth a punt methinks !
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You need this , no dout you will find it cheaper . i will be using and doing this and i cant stand rattles/squeaks

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Scrim-Foam-Sea...item3ef9966b22
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you sure it not something behind the panels mate?maybe remove the panel first to make sure the noise goes?
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