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bellsracer

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Posted: June 15, 2007 at 1:30 AM / IP Logged

Great job, spawn... however I do have one question... I looked up the "milkshake method" and didn't get any results. Mind filling me in please ^-^;

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Posted: June 17, 2007 at 5:21 AM / IP Logged

Im assuming by the looks of the pics that the "milkshake method" is when you dilute the bog wiht fibreglass resin so its nice and easy to apply thin and sand off.

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Posted: June 17, 2007 at 3:01 PM / IP Logged

came out great man, really like it, nice work

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Posted: June 20, 2007 at 3:02 PM / IP Logged

Sorry for the late reply, and thanks for the kudos lads. The milkshake is indeed the thinning of the bondo with resin to make it paintable as detailed in Velocity Motors' post How to make a fibreglass enclosureand in speakermaker's post fibreglass trick of the year

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Posted: June 20, 2007 at 9:57 PM / IP Logged

hehe ^-^; Thank you for the information...

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Posted: June 21, 2007 at 7:40 PM / IP Logged

just want to make sure i do this right but you lay down the tape then put fiberglass mat down then resin on top of that for the base?

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Posted: June 21, 2007 at 10:03 PM / IP Logged

close, after you tape, you will want to lay your first layer down "wet". basically you "paint" on some resin on the tape to get your first layer started. Paint the tape with resin in a small section, lay your matte, repeat. And work from the top down.

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Posted: August 07, 2007 at 1:11 PM / IP Logged

This is what happens when I get inspired... Threw this together Saturday. It's been in the works for about a month now. I got tired of being razzed for the big stand that took like 10 minutes to set up. This stays in the ride... permanently... kind of ;) These are pics from the test fitting today. Anyway, pics....

First Time with Fiberglass Santa Fe - Page 4 -- posted image.

Fleeced and glassed Yesterday. Trimming and sanding tonight, and maybe getting the filler layer on before bed. The milkshake will go on Wednesday, then final sanding. Thursday will be paint and clear hopefully, if not then it will be friday.

Pics... it is in 2 pieces now as the top is on drawer slides so that it extends out past the bumper.

First Time with Fiberglass Santa Fe - Page 4 -- posted image.

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Posted: September 05, 2007 at 11:25 AM / IP Logged

that is a heck of a lot of money and time to spend on a Santa Fe, but i have to admit that craftsmanship is top-notch!

kudos to you for a GREAT install! :-)

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Posted: September 06, 2007 at 8:59 AM / IP Logged

I'm working on my 1st big fiberglass project and this has deffinetly helped! thanks for the post!

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