PRODUCT DETAILS | HUSHMAT | COMPETITORS |
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HEAT + NOISE REDUCTION | 2-in-1 product | Must purchase different mats for both heat + noise reduction |
ADHESION PROPERTIES | Adhesion Guarantee - Sticks to any surface (even oily or rusty surfaces) | Requires significant pre-installation cleaning/surface prep or warranty is voided |
FLEXIBILITY/MOLDING | Instantly molds to any contour in any temperature | Involves aggressive shaping/molding to avoid creases, bridges & air bubbles – cold temps require heat gun to install |
ALUMINUM LAYER | Super-flex foil backing, smooth edges | Stiff aluminum backing with razor sharp edges requiring protective gloves |
PERFORMANCE | Highest density composition allowing for thinner, more flexible mat | Lower density composition requiring thicker, less flexible mat |
INSTALLATION | HUSHMAT | COMPETITORS |
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SURFACE PREPARATION | Minor vacuum dirt/dust | Vacuum dirt/dust and heavy duty cleaning with toxic Acetone or alcohol – must allow drying time |
SURFACE PREP TIME (E.G. FULL-SIZE TRUNK) | 5-10 minutes | 1-2 hours |
TOOLS NEEDED | Household scissors | Protective gloves, mask for fumes (recommended during surface prep), goggles for eye irritation, metal shears, industrial-grade scissors, heat gun |
INSTALLATION TIME | 45 minutes – 1 hour | 1.5 – 2 hours (not including surface prep time) |
READY-TO-INSTALL KITS FOR YEAR/MAKE/MODEL | Yes over 350,000 available | No Must measure and calculate material needs |
MANUFACTURING INFORMATION | HUSHMAT | COMPETITORS |
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MANUFACTURER | HushMat | Outsourced, unknown, ever-changing |
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | 100% Made in USA | Made offshore |
OEM APPROVED | YES | No |
As you can see, its no contest. Competitive products just dont measure up to HushMat - across the board - in performance, quality, ease of installation or manufacturing reputation. Its why DIYers, who use HushMat, stick with it.