Recoil DABK Review: 8 mm 3-in-1 Damping Kit and What Recoil's Page Omits
The Recoil DABK is a nine-sheet damping kit at ₹18,000 MRP, listed as a 3-in-1 build of rubber butyl, aluminium foil and acoustic foam, 8 mm thick in total. Recoil's own DABK page carries only a title and a SKU, so every specification here comes from our store listing, with nothing from Recoil to check it against. It suits fitters who want a damping layer and a foam layer in one sheet and will confirm the sheet size and foam type before ordering. See the DABK listing.
Key takeaways
Our listing describes rubber butyl, aluminium foil and acoustic foam in a single 8 mm sheet; Recoil's DABK page has a title and SKU but no description or specifications.
The 8 mm is a total that includes the foam, so it is not a like-for-like match for the XLBK's 2.2 mm, although it is about 3.6 times that figure.
Sheet size, weight, foam type, adhesive and temperature range are not listed, so coverage and price per m² cannot be worked out.
The ₹18,000 MRP for nine sheets is ₹2,000 per sheet.
Recoil DABK specifications
Specification | Recoil DABK, per our listing |
|---|---|
Type | 3-in-1 damping mat kit |
Construction | Rubber butyl, aluminium foil and acoustic foam |
Total thickness | 8 mm |
Sheets | 9, sold as a bulk kit |
Sheet size | Not listed |
Foam type and thickness | Not listed |
Weight | Not listed |
Temperature range | Not listed |
Adhesive and liner | Not listed |
Recoil's own page | Title and SKU only |
Warranty | Per Recoil's published terms; confirm India terms with Recoil or the distributor |
India MRP | ₹18,000 |
MRP per sheet (our arithmetic) | ₹2,000 |
Specifications follow our listing. Recoil's DABK page shows a title and SKU only, we found no DABK page on Recoil's US site, and the DABK is not in Recoil's damping category. Not listed means our listing does not say, not that the mat lacks it.
What each of the three layers does
Our listing describes butyl damping, foil constraint and acoustic foam absorption combined in one layer. Wikipedia's article on constrained-layer damping describes a viscoelastic material between two stiff sheets, with vibration turned into heat by shear in the viscoelastic layer; it does not discuss foil. The listing does not state the layer order. If the foil sits on the butyl, away from the panel, that fits the pattern by our reading, with the panel as the second stiff sheet.
The foam does a different job. Wikipedia's article on soundproofing says mass is what blocks sound, that porous open-cell foams absorb well across a broad range of medium to high frequencies and are less impressive at lower ones, and that acoustic foam is less effective against transmitted vibration. Our listing does not say whether the DABK's foam is open-cell or closed-cell, so we cannot say which of those points applies.
What 8 mm tells you, and what it doesn't
The listing gives 8 mm as the total thickness, so it includes the foam. The butyl and foil layers are not given separately, which means 8 mm cannot be compared like for like with the 2.2 mm XLBK butyl mat or the DMBK's 90 mil (2.29 mm), even though it is about 3.6 and 3.5 times those figures. Nor is thickness a performance number: neither Recoil nor our listing gives a damping measurement for this mat.
As general practice, check the clearance behind door cards and trim before fitting an 8 mm mat, because it takes more depth than a thin butyl sheet.
Specs to confirm before you buy
Our listing leaves these out and Recoil's page does not supply them, so confirm them with Recoil or the distributor.
Sheet size, and so the total area of the nine-sheet kit.
The thickness of the butyl, the foil and the foam, separately.
Whether the foam is open-cell or closed-cell; our guide suggests closed-cell foam over butyl.
Weight per square metre.
Temperature range, if you plan to use it near the firewall.
The adhesive and liner, and whether a roller is needed.
Warranty terms in India.
What owners and reviewers say about the Recoil DABK
When we checked in October 2026, Recoil's DABK page showed no reviews and no description, we found no DABK page on Recoil's US site, our listing has no reviews section, and we found no independent review or test of this mat. That leaves no owner verdict to pass on, and we would rather say so than guess.
Recoil DABK against the other Recoil damping kits
Kit | Layers | Thickness | Sheet size | MRP per sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
XLBK | Butyl with 4 mil aluminium | 2.2 mm | 457 x 812 mm | about ₹2,222 |
DMBK | Butyl; layers not stated by Recoil | 90 mil (2.29 mm) per Recoil | 550 x 800 mm on our listing; 18 x 32 in on Recoil's page | ₹1,100 |
DABK | Butyl, foil and foam per our listing | 8 mm total | Not listed | ₹2,000 |
SABK | Cotton absorber | Not listed | 500 x 700 mm | ₹1,000 |
Per-sheet prices are not like for like, because the sheet sizes differ or, for the DABK, are unknown, so do not rank the kits on them. Of the four, only the DABK is listed with a foam layer built in. Our Recoil XLBK and Recoil DMBK posts cover the two butyl kits without foam, and the Recoil SABK post covers a cotton absorber that our listing places over a damping mat.
Who should buy it, and who shouldn't
Buy the Recoil DABK if you would rather have butyl, foil and foam in one sheet than lay them in separate steps, and you will confirm the sheet size, foam type and fitting depth before you order.
Look elsewhere if you need published figures for each layer, a stated coverage, or a mat that Recoil itself documents; the XLBK page, for example, gives weight, thickness and temperature range.
Installation notes for Indian cars
Our guide to applying sound damping in a car suggests removing the panels, cleaning the surfaces, applying butyl first, starting with the doors, cut to size and rolled to remove air bubbles, then securing closed-cell foam over it with adhesive spray and refitting the trim so nothing rattles. The DABK listing combines the butyl and foam steps in one sheet, but with no foam type listed we cannot say whether it matches the closed-cell foam the guide describes.
Neither our listing nor Recoil's page gives a temperature range for the DABK, so for hot areas such as the firewall, confirm with Recoil or the distributor. VA3 Car Studio in Ghaziabad offers professional installation, which suits a job that means stripping several panels.
Price and where to buy
The Recoil DABK carries an MRP of ₹18,000 for the nine-sheet kit, which works out to ₹2,000 a sheet: see the DABK listing. VA3 Car Studio often sells below MRP, so check the current price on the page. Warranty is per Recoil's published terms, which name no damping product and no region; confirm India terms with Recoil or the distributor.
The bottom line
The Recoil DABK is a nine-sheet, 8 mm kit whose three-layer build rests on our listing alone, because Recoil's own page has no specifications. Get the sheet size, foam type and per-layer thicknesses confirmed before you pay the ₹18,000 MRP.
Recoil DABK FAQ
What is the Recoil DABK made of?
Our listing describes a 3-in-1 build of rubber butyl, aluminium foil and acoustic foam. Recoil's own DABK page gives no description, so that comes from our listing alone.
How thick is the Recoil DABK?
Our listing gives 8 mm total thickness, which includes the foam. The thickness of the butyl and foil layers is not listed, so it cannot be compared like for like with the XLBK's 2.2 mm.
What size are the Recoil DABK sheets?
Our listing does not say. It gives only a nine-sheet kit at ₹18,000 MRP, so coverage and price per square metre cannot be worked out until Recoil or the distributor confirms the sheet size.
Does Recoil publish specifications for the DABK?
When we checked in October 2026, Recoil's DABK page showed a title and SKU only, with no description, specifications or reviews, and we found no DABK page on Recoil's US site.
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