Think i screwed up

Ok so i was trying to customize my rear panel in my 94 mark viii to house a alpine type r 6x8 and a tweeter since the ones in the car previously were ugly. This is my first fiberglass attempt and was the only one of my friends with enuff guts 2 give it a shot. I did my research an had the general idea but the only fiberglass i could find were a few packages of matting not very big at all an i ran out so i used the fiberglass tape that drywallers use. Its drying in my driveway right now, but the tape doesnt saturate as well as the matting and its also a lot more spread out. My thoughts were if it hardens alright i could continue with it or order more matting online an just put it over the taping to strengthen it and keep going. Any thoughts? Did i screw up by using the taping what will the effect be? Just a 17 yearold trying to get started thanks for the help.

I would talk to pmh61 and see about getting fiberglass material.  He/she may give it to you and all you pay is shipping, I don't know what terms he/she will do it under.  Nonetheless, I would take em up on the offer.

I have not tried using the drywall tape before, but who knows, maybe it gives an advantage in one area.  Be sure to have some body filler handy too, to finish out your project.  It also never hurts to have a few gallons of resin chillin' in the corner for when you make a bad batch or simply need more.

If you are going to search the net, I have made a small list of sites that are good to check for supplies, etc.  See which has the lowest price.

Supplies:

Inspiration/knowledge:

I know how you feel, i'm 16 and i just jumped into my first fiberglass project in my car.  I had worked with fiberglass before, but it never had to be near as perfect as would a sub box or center console in a car.  Theres definatly a big learning curve. 

As for where to buy, if you're anything like me you hate waiting on ordered items and paying shipping.  You can buy fiberglass material at walmart, but its way overpriced and you cant buy large ammounts.  Places like autozone are a little better, but are still overpriced.  Go to www.westmarine.com  and look if theres a store in your area.  They sell fiberglass mat in larger quantities than walmart and carry gallon sized containers of resin.  Remember when you're buying to buy in bulk.  You'll save money in the long run.  Especially with body filler and resin.