type of fiberglass for 8's in rear deck

I'll be installing 8" woofers in my rear deck this weekend in a 2000 Grand Am. What type of Fiberglass do you recommend? I've seen guys use thicker matte, which seems cleaner and needs fewer layers. I have only used the shredded kind, which is very messy. There is a thicker cloth-type that I'm looking for, but I don't know the name or where to find it locally (I live in Chicago, not the burbs). Any help would be appreciated.

I have no clue what to tell you as far as obtaining supplies in Chicago. There are numerous places to get fiberglass supplies online. Refer to this link for supply resources: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=85461 About which fiberglass to use, it is up to you. A thicker / heavier mat is not as flexible as something smaller, so if your design is pretty straightforward then, sure, go for a slightly heavier material. If you want just a outright recommendation, I say go with this... 3/4 oz. Mat: 38" Wide Click Here for link You do not have to get it from that particular website, but I like their layout and using them as a price reference.I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.

When you do not know what you are doing and what you are doing is the best -- that is inspiration.

Thanks. I'll be doing my entire rear deck, cutting rings for 8's (or maybe 10s), and another layer of fiberglass. Any other tips? I'll post picks.

Can't remember if they're there or not but just make sure that the enclosure clears the torsion rods that hold up the trunk lid. If your looking at removing them or if they are not there then disregard this post.Jeff

Velocity Custom Home Theater

Mobile Audio/Video Specialist

Morden, Manitoba CANADA

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How the f*&% do you insert a pic?

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How is the project coming along?I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.

When you do not know what you are doing and what you are doing is the best -- that is inspiration.