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whitebread

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Posted: June 19, 2005 at 3:02 PM / IP Logged

im just starting my project and was wondering how much resin do i need i want to make one to fit in the little section corner in my trunk like this one

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i went to wal-mart only cause its close and i seen they have some stuff there and bought some fleece and a net wt of 2lb 3oz can of resin and comes with hardener for it would this be enoght or do i need to grab up some more.

thanks everyone for your time

j68rh

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Posted: June 19, 2005 at 4:05 PM / IP Logged

I am the one that did that project. If I was you I would another can to do the project. Also make sure you measure out right. for every 4oz you use, use 1/4 tsp of hardner. for going over the fleece thin out the resin a little with acetone. when you mix the resin for the fleece I used 10oz of resin and 2 oz of acetone and 3 (1/4) tsp of hardener. In a couple of days after I put the box in the car I will post a finished picture of both boxs the one for the sub and the one for the amp.

whitebread

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Posted: June 19, 2005 at 7:26 PM / IP Logged

thanks for the info

whitebread

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Posted: June 19, 2005 at 7:38 PM / IP Logged

o one more thing when you say acetone is it pure acetone or can you use nail polish remover acetone

thanks again

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Posted: June 19, 2005 at 8:08 PM / IP Logged

You might use nail polish remover, but acetone from lowes would be alot cheaper and better

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whitebread

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k so i just put my first layer on should it feel like its getting real hot or did i do somthing wrong

j68rh

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no your right it will feel like its real hot to the touch and then when it fully cures it will be cool to the touch and hard

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If it's really hot, maybe use a tad bit less hardener next time. Too much hardener can make the final product brittle. There should be some heat from the chemical reaction though.

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hey are you done with the project? I would like to see your progress

whitebread

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Posted: July 11, 2005 at 9:24 PM / IP Logged

ill put up some pictures soon i stoped right now just cause i was thinking of getting some new subs and the box was for one so i might turn it in to an amp rack and make a new one on the other side of the trunk

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