fiberglassing.....
#1
fiberglassing.....****UPDATEDED***** PICS!!
TEST FIT
i started my fiberglass box today.
i got the first layer/shell layer done.
Im just wondering how many coats of the mat do i have to put to make sure this thing will be strong. 4-5?
Also, i got a few bubbles in the fiberglass, the spot is still strong but i can see air pockets, can i just cover these up or did i screw up??
o ya i am putting the box in the left rear corner of the trunk and im gona be pushing 1 12"
most recent pics!!
i started my fiberglass box today.
i got the first layer/shell layer done.
Im just wondering how many coats of the mat do i have to put to make sure this thing will be strong. 4-5?
Also, i got a few bubbles in the fiberglass, the spot is still strong but i can see air pockets, can i just cover these up or did i screw up??
o ya i am putting the box in the left rear corner of the trunk and im gona be pushing 1 12"
most recent pics!!
#3
Originally Posted by maxspeed96CT
Im just wondering how many coats of the mat do i have to put to make sure this thing will be strong. 4-5?
Originally Posted by maxspeed96CT
Also, i got a few bubbles in the fiberglass, the spot is still strong but i can see air pockets, can i just cover these up or did i screw up??
Good luck!
#7
How many layers depends on the thickness of the mat and resin, as long as it is 1/4" or more you are good. 1/4" mat w/ resin is equivient to 3/4 mdf. They sure do make it look easy on them how to videos though.
#8
I did a couple of layers again , do i need body filer on the shell/outer part to? because this part is going to be in the corner and no one will see it?
the fiberglassing isnt to bad now that i got the hang of it, but damm it stannk!!!
ill get some pics up, but right now the thing just lookslike a buger
the fiberglassing isnt to bad now that i got the hang of it, but damm it stannk!!!
ill get some pics up, but right now the thing just lookslike a buger
#10
Body filler is used on the outside of the box in order to get a smooth look/finish. It's also easier to sand than fiberglass. Because of this, it is recommended to fiberglass from the inside of the box rather than the outside but that is sometimes not possible. Since this area will be covered up by the corner, you do not need to use body filler here. However, if you are **** like me and feel that everything has to be perfect regardless of whether or not anyone can see it then go ahead with the body filler. As with everthing, have fun and post those pics when you get the time.
#13
Originally Posted by Metal Maxima
From the looks of it, you will now need to mount the speaker baffle and wrap the enclosure in polar fleece...then follow the steps I detailed.
#16
*****UPDATE******
Ok, had some time to work on the box yesterday. Got the fleece over it with 1 layer of fiberglas mat all aorund.
reminder this is a mold that will go in the rear left corner of the trunk, right behind the taillight .
Ok, had some time to work on the box yesterday. Got the fleece over it with 1 layer of fiberglas mat all aorund.
reminder this is a mold that will go in the rear left corner of the trunk, right behind the taillight .