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jeenysu919

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Posted: December 08, 2004 at 5:28 PM / IP Logged

Hi I just built a box out of 3/4 inch MDF for two 10 inch subs. Personally I think that painting the box makes it look like crap. But I really don't want to carpet it. My question is how can I get a finish that will look glossy and almost like plastic. Can I just put a little bit of FIberglass all aroung the box? Thanks

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spitra_01

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Posted: December 08, 2004 at 5:59 PM / IP Logged

i'm a newbie at fiberglass too, and i've found that if you put bondo on top of the fiberglass, sandit down w/ reg. gain paper and then med. and then fine or extra fine (320 grit). you get a better look to it, you could even primer it w/ kilz. and then sand. hope i helped

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silentdaredevil

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Posted: December 08, 2004 at 9:16 PM / IP Logged

if your just going for the look and not really a shape just lay a thin layer of rage gold or any other type of body filler on it and sand till you are happy with it

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satfrk32

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Posted: December 08, 2004 at 10:04 PM / IP Logged

i agree with silent. or what you could do is just get regular primer & sand the box, then prime & block sand to make sure you have straight flat sides, then paint. or if you want to have it really smooth prime & sand with 200 grit down to 1000-1500 and block sanding. the more you prime and sand the smoother it'll be.

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satfrk32

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Posted: December 08, 2004 at 10:06 PM / IP Logged

...forgot to mention that if you do this correctly it'll look as good as fiberglass. when your ready to paint make sure you buy a glossy paint to help bring out more shine to the box.

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jeenysu919

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Posted: December 09, 2004 at 12:48 AM / IP Logged

Thanks guys I think i'll just sand it down really good and buy some really high gloss paint

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