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bellsracer 
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Posted: February 12, 2008 at 1:05 PM / IP Logged  

I"m sorry, but I am having a hard time picturing what your amp rack looks (or is going to look) like. Mind sketching it or something so I can see what you mean?

As for the wet sanding, I recommend hand sanding as much as possible. Yes it is a bit tedious, but that will give the best results. I have yet to come across anybody who machine wet sands and get a flawless surface (no waves, no lines, no marks)

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scobo_24 
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Posted: February 12, 2008 at 9:48 PM / IP Logged  

http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/attachments/fabrication/31953d1153550709-amp-rack-photos-installation-newbox006.jpg

like the one in the picture above

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bellsracer 
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Ah.... I see

Don't worry about sanding the edges down unless you are looking to do roundover edging on it. As you go over the edge, the sanding will take care of it.

If you have a steady enough movement, you can get by on a oscillating palm sander with no major worries. Just keep an eye out to not sand too much. Being that there is the valley corners to deal with, you'll also want to get some sanding blocks and work them in the valley edging. They'll also make it easy to work the areas under the amp racks and on the pedestals.

Your key to making this work if you are using a power sander is to make sure that you use long strokes that criss-cross to povide cleaner more even coverage.

Anything else we can assist you with?

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scobo_24 
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ok thanks you have been a huge help so far. My last request is could you give a more detailed write up from start to finish on how to do it so i can make sure i dont leave anything out. if you dont want to thats fine i just want to make sure that I do it right because im putting a lot of money into it (including system).
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scobo_24 
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or even a materials list, that would be great.

I apologize for hagging you about it, but i really want it to look good.

thanks again for everything and this is my last post till i finish the project. (I will post pics)

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bellsracer 
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Basic Materials:

MDF (5/8" minimum recommended)

Wood Glue
Wood Screws/Drywall Screws
High Build Primer/Sealer (Roll/Brush on style recommended)
Sealer (if high build primer does not have sealer in it and/or if the paint is urethane)
Paint
Clear Coat
Sandpaper  (100g,220g,320g,400g,600g,1200wet,2000wet [need patience, but gives the always wet look])
Sanding blocks (Or various blocks of wood)
Silicone sealant

Basic Instructions:

1) Plan out your system taking into account all aspects (wiring guides, mounts, other equipment, etc)
2) Cut your parts as close to fitting as possible, the closer the cut to exact size, the better and stronger the final product.
3) Assemble the parts with the screws between 3-6" apart and at corners. Use a coat of wood glue on the edges before screwing all parts together. Let the glue cure and dry.
4) Use the 100g to even out the edges to make it as clean as possible. If you have a slight gap, dab some glue into the crack and let that cure. The ideal edging will be one you can't feel.
5) Sand with the 220g on as much of the exposed area as possible.
6) Roll your primer on let that cure. repeat (3 coats)
7) Sand with 220g paper. essentially you are sanding to smooth it out and remove the brush strokes.
8) Sand with the 320g. You are looking to remove the marks from the 220g.
9) Same thing with the next step up in grit. repeat until you are at 400-600 depending on the paint)
10) Add sealer (if not premixed in).
11) Add color.
12) Add clear coat.
13) more sanding with the blocks.
14) wet sanding to 1200g
15) more clear coat.
16) sand new clear coats.
17) Yeah... HAVE FUN!

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scobo_24 
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Posted: February 15, 2008 at 12:10 PM / IP Logged  

are all the steps after step 12 wet sanding?

and the primer that you recommended me, does it contain the sealer as well so i dont have to buy it.....?

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scobo_24 
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Posted: February 15, 2008 at 1:56 PM / IP Logged  

and what paint type do you recomend...?

the acrylic paint seems to be to water-base for this type of project and no to urethane because i dont want to have to seal it again.... so is the enamel paint my only option?

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joyrydn 
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waiting for pics, but sounds like it will turn out fine. don't get discouraged, we all started out at one point and i myself was intimidated to start a few projects of my own, but once i got started it all went smooth. you will do fine.
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