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aidipf

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Joined: April 14, 2003

Location: United States

Posted: June 25, 2004 at 4:01 PM / IP Logged

this will be my first time attempting fabrication. i was thinking of doing

something with fiberglass. mirrors, and neons for the trunk, but i want a

custom box with moldings on the front so it looks conjoined with the trunk. i

just need to know what basic materials are recommended for this as far as

types of glues, resins, fillers, etc... basically i need to know just the materials

though, not necessarily a specific brand though. any info will help.

mr. innovations

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biznisman2u

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Joined: January 07, 2004

Location: United States

Posted: June 26, 2004 at 12:01 AM / IP Logged

get a CAR AND AUDIO MAG. from the store and they have a how to demo speaker box. it tells you fiberglass how many layers ... when to sand and enough general info to get you started. (i could tell you but thats my lazy answer)

Biznisman2u

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audiomechanic

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Joined: November 09, 2002

Location: United States

Posted: June 26, 2004 at 9:50 AM / IP Logged

a brief list:

mold fabric (fleece, grill cloth, trunk liner)

throw away paint brushes

polyester resin

MEKP

rubber gloves

mixing cups

MDF (for rings and mounts)

fiberglass chop mat .5 oz- 3 oz

maxking tape

mold release

polyester primer

bodyfiller

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defective

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Posted: June 26, 2004 at 10:45 AM / IP Logged

you can substitute the mold release with tin foil, just make sure it's well sealed with tape.

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aidipf

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Posted: June 28, 2004 at 11:52 AM / IP Logged

thanks for the info

mr. innovations

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