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casedeez

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Posted: May 25, 2004 at 4:34 PM / IP Logged

Hey guys,

This is my first time glassing and its coming along good as far as I can tell. Aside from the resin drying quickly and the stank of the resin, the only problem I am having is I am getting quite a few air bubbles.

I am going to be putting the enclosure in a neon which there will be two. Each one will hold a 10 inch kicker comp c10. Not the most powerful sub, but I am wondering if this glass enclosure will hold up even if I have air bubbles?

Ive been taking pics of the proccess I am going through so Here is a link to the pics I have so far. I am currently on my third coat and waiting for it to dry a bit. How many layers do you guys think I should do?

http://oregonstate.edu/~klavitec/fiberglassproject/

Thanks for any help

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Posted: May 25, 2004 at 5:43 PM / IP Logged

I always try to use my de-airing roller tool. It's great.

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casedeez

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Posted: May 25, 2004 at 6:16 PM / IP Logged

So what if ya dont got one?

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Posted: May 25, 2004 at 9:55 PM / IP Logged

The glass should be fine. The only time air bubbles/pockets causes the structure to fail is if their large, like 1 inch+ and not filled, or if theirs hundreds of little bubbles gathered in an area. I've found a few little methods that are quick and seal the actual hole. Get a little drill bit, something like 1/8 to 3/8 and drill a hole into the air pocket. Mix a small batch of resin and then simply work it into the air bubble. This isn't a fix, just a patch. Once you've patched the hole its best to add at least 2 more layers of mat or cloth over the filled bubble. Thats my 23 cents. Peace

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Posted: May 25, 2004 at 10:51 PM / IP Logged

Here's one on eBay for cheap. This is what I have as well and I paid about $ 10.00 new for mine: http:///.com/dll?ViewItem&category=45046&item=3817368103&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

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Try sprsying some plastic prep and thoroughly clean the surface before you apply the glass. You can pick it up at any automotive paint shop.

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Posted: May 27, 2004 at 1:13 PM / IP Logged

Cut your brush down so its about and inch long then dab on the air bubbles of the wet resin. It easy to get them out, just try while the resin is still wet.

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casedeez

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Posted: May 28, 2004 at 9:02 PM / IP Logged

Yeah thats pretty much what I did. It seemed to work the best for gettn the airbubbles out. I think I have improved just from the 5 or 6 layers I have done. i have stopped working on it as of now because of other projects and waiting on the right tools to get here. Anyway, ill keep ya guys updated as to how its going. As soon as I get done with out weekend yardsale here I will be back at it.

Thanks for the input

casedeez

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Posted: June 01, 2004 at 11:03 PM / IP Logged

http://oregonstate.edu/~klavitec/fiberglassproject/

take a look at the last 5 or 6 pics, you'll see ive gotten a lil further. Opinions please? Yeah I already knoe holloween is over, it was on sale what can i say.

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