the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
icon

First Project


Post ReplyPost New Topic
< Prev Topic Next Topic >
Alpine Guy 
Platinum - Posts: 2,478
Platinum spaceThis member has made a donation to the12volt.com. Click here for more info.spacespace
Joined: October 18, 2003
Location: Canada
Posted: February 23, 2005 at 1:02 PM / IP Logged  
Are you dipping the fiberglass into the resin?  that can be hard and messy.  The easyest way to do it is, brush a layer of resin on the place your going to apply the fiberglass, then stick the fiberglass on there and poke at it a lil, the resin will hold it in place, ,then dip your brush in the resin again, and gob the fiberglass while pokeing at it.
2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.
Master Asylum 
Silver - Posts: 400
Silver spacespace
Joined: November 05, 2004
Location: United States
Posted: February 24, 2005 at 10:08 AM / IP Logged  
Yes I tried dippig into the resin. I'll try the brushing technique when we get some weather. (It freaking snowed last night/today, dammit!) Anyone got some info concerning the tearing into sections then applying for flat application? That the right idea or not?
1998 Monte Carlo w/
Eclipse CD8454
2xRockford 5.25" Power 2-way T152C
2xRockford 6"x9" Punch 3-way FRC4369
1xMemphis 16-MCH1300 5-channel
2xKicker 12" L5 Solobaric-2 Ohm
oonikfraleyoo 
Gold - Posts: 1,069
Gold spaceThis member has made a donation to the12volt.com. Click here for more info.spacespace
Joined: January 04, 2005
Location: United States
Posted: February 24, 2005 at 11:06 AM / IP Logged  
Most people tear. I like to cut, then fray the edges. Just seems easier to work with to me. Try both ways and whatever you like best, use it.
Nik
Jeeputer Progress
[|||||||||||-] 90%
Check it out.
realitycheck 
Silver - Posts: 751
Silver spacespace
Joined: September 09, 2004
Posted: February 24, 2005 at 11:07 AM / IP Logged  
Yeah thats the way you should apply it all over!    About 2"x2" sections.
Learning the trade one fiberglass creation at a time!
Master Asylum 
Silver - Posts: 400
Silver spacespace
Joined: November 05, 2004
Location: United States
Posted: February 24, 2005 at 11:58 AM / IP Logged  

How do you fray it after you make cuts?

Also my current temperatures are varyinbg from like 30-40 degree, anyone have a clue if I can still try and work with this or just forget it? I found the g/f's dad has a REALLY good heater in the garage(it was freaking toasty, like 60-70 I'd say atleast) and this is with poor insulation. If I fired that up when I first start the couple beginning layers, get it all put on, and let the heater run to get it warm for a while, you think that'd work. Or would I be fine just letting it dry for time being? (I'd assume with the heater being that effective, the electrical price tag isn't gonna be very friendly.) Let me know, I wanna avoid forcing the catalyst along, I wanna see how it turns out as el naturale as possible. (I wanna see this amazing strength FG has)

EDIT: Also, with applying multiple layers of cloth to the project, should I try criss crossing the weaves to help give a better hold?

1998 Monte Carlo w/
Eclipse CD8454
2xRockford 5.25" Power 2-way T152C
2xRockford 6"x9" Punch 3-way FRC4369
1xMemphis 16-MCH1300 5-channel
2xKicker 12" L5 Solobaric-2 Ohm
oonikfraleyoo 
Gold - Posts: 1,069
Gold spaceThis member has made a donation to the12volt.com. Click here for more info.spacespace
Joined: January 04, 2005
Location: United States
Posted: February 24, 2005 at 12:11 PM / IP Logged  
To fray it I just like pull it gently with my fingers. I just like to have a smaller area of frayed mat than when I tear it. I find that whe I tear it, theres more of it frayed than not. But its just my personal preferance.
Nik
Jeeputer Progress
[|||||||||||-] 90%
Check it out.
realitycheck 
Silver - Posts: 751
Silver spacespace
Joined: September 09, 2004
Posted: February 24, 2005 at 2:05 PM / IP Logged  

I suggest master asylum that you go with the heater, and keeping it warm in there.  thats better than having to put extra catalyst in there and running the risk of it not being strong.  Also you should try different things like what nik suggested and try the whole tearing thing.  You have to find the way you prefer to do it.

Learning the trade one fiberglass creation at a time!
Master Asylum 
Silver - Posts: 400
Silver spacespace
Joined: November 05, 2004
Location: United States
Posted: February 24, 2005 at 4:58 PM / IP Logged  
Ok I started on the top of a tin lid from one of those 3 way divided things for popcorn. Did some rough patches first for a first layer, applied another big patch in the middle since it is entirely flat, then applied one huge piece to smooth it all out. Waiting for the resin to dry now(did this inside in a fairly well heated room, no bad smells really) and its been like 2 hrs. Any clue how much longer? I believe I might have used too little hardener, but after last time I kinda wasted a bit of it. (1/3 for like 1/16 of resin, whoops.) Will let ya know when I go to apply for 2nd time, hopefully before I go see the mother.
1998 Monte Carlo w/
Eclipse CD8454
2xRockford 5.25" Power 2-way T152C
2xRockford 6"x9" Punch 3-way FRC4369
1xMemphis 16-MCH1300 5-channel
2xKicker 12" L5 Solobaric-2 Ohm
Master Asylum 
Silver - Posts: 400
Silver spacespace
Joined: November 05, 2004
Location: United States
Posted: February 24, 2005 at 10:47 PM / IP Logged  
It finally hardened about 6:30 (3 hours later), applied the second set of layers and resin began jelling before finished. Hopefully it will dry faster, will try to get a couple pics for you guys tomorrow. Thanks all for your help. First Project - Page 3 -- posted image.
1998 Monte Carlo w/
Eclipse CD8454
2xRockford 5.25" Power 2-way T152C
2xRockford 6"x9" Punch 3-way FRC4369
1xMemphis 16-MCH1300 5-channel
2xKicker 12" L5 Solobaric-2 Ohm
Master Asylum 
Silver - Posts: 400
Silver spacespace
Joined: November 05, 2004
Location: United States
Posted: February 25, 2005 at 9:01 AM / IP Logged  

Here we go, this isn't much, just the lid. Did 6 layers, the flat part is actually strong, which I didn't expect. (F/G for big flat areas is bad from what I've perceived, then again, enclosures will be bigger flat spots than this most likely.)

https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/MA2685/FG002.jpg

https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/MA2685/FG003.jpg

1998 Monte Carlo w/
Eclipse CD8454
2xRockford 5.25" Power 2-way T152C
2xRockford 6"x9" Punch 3-way FRC4369
1xMemphis 16-MCH1300 5-channel
2xKicker 12" L5 Solobaric-2 Ohm
Page of 4

  Printable version Printable version Post ReplyPost New Topic
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot create polls in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

  •  
Search the12volt.com
Follow the12volt.com Follow the12volt.com on Facebook
Friday, May 3, 2024 • Copyright © 1999-2024 the12volt.com, All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy & Use of Cookies
Disclaimer: *All information on this site ( the12volt.com ) is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular use. Any user assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and use of this information. Please verify all wire colors and diagrams before applying any information.

Secured by Sectigo
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
Support the12volt.com
Top
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer