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JoeMetal 
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Posted: August 18, 2005 at 8:04 PM / IP Logged  
Hi,
I am unbelievably new to making custom boxes. Since I have no experience with fiberglass whatsoever, would it be a better idea to just build a box out of wood and use copious amounts of bondo to shape around it, or would it actually be worth it to learn to fiberglass stuff?
I'm not worried about finish because I want to put carpet over it anyways; I just want the shape.
placid warrior 
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Posted: August 18, 2005 at 10:45 PM / IP Logged  
dont use loads of bondo on anything.   if u want to get some nice shape to the box then u should learn to do fiberglassing, if u dont mind having a boxy box then just use MDF.  U can still add stuff to the MDF box like logos or other raised lettering.
abovestock 
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Posted: August 19, 2005 at 2:50 AM / IP Logged  
It is well worth the time learning to use glass. Read all you can about it on this sight and other places as well. If you still have questions this is the place to ask. It is not that hard as long as you keep it simple so please don't be scared to try your hand at it.
realitycheck 
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Posted: August 19, 2005 at 7:46 AM / IP Logged  
Yeah and you can even get you just a tiny project start it and learn the basics and then go on to building you a big speaker box. Its not hard to fiberglass it just takes practice.  Seriously if you have any questions dont be afraid to ask were glad to help. 
Learning the trade one fiberglass creation at a time!
JoeMetal 
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Posted: August 19, 2005 at 11:25 AM / IP Logged  
Allright, thanks guys.
I don't think I'm going to do it for a few months, but I just doing some preliminary research on it. What I wanted to do was put an enclosure in the side of my trunk towards the back and have it look like it is actually part of my trunk.
Here's another quick question: Where can I get materials to start fiberglassing from? Can I pick it up at like Home Depot or something, or do I have to go to a specialty store?
JoeMetal 
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Posted: August 19, 2005 at 3:44 PM / IP Logged  
While I'm here, I guess I'll ask another question. Making a custom sub enclosure -- posted image.
I've read around trying to find out the best way to make a mold or frame or something to fiberglass over. I was wondering if anyone has ever tried chicken wire. It seems to me like it would be a quick, easy way to build exactly the shape you wanted.
05honda 
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Posted: August 19, 2005 at 11:07 PM / IP Logged  

yeah some people like to use chicken wire to shape it but most people just use fleece

05honda 
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Posted: August 25, 2005 at 10:11 PM / IP Logged  

Sorry.......

In my last post i didnt many myself clear most people use mdf to make a sub ring and stretch fleece over it to make a sloped shape.........

Another way to shape something for fiberglass is to buy some foam block from wal-mart or the like and just carve it away till you have your desired shape.......

JoeMetal 
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Posted: August 25, 2005 at 10:30 PM / IP Logged  
How do you get the foam out once you start to fiberglass?
abovestock 
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Posted: August 26, 2005 at 2:33 AM / IP Logged  
If you need to you could pull it out if you get the chance or if it is in the way. If it is not in the way or you can't get to it leave it in there.
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