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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=28475
Printed Date: June 07, 2024 at 9:02 PM


Topic: assistance needed

Posted By: itsonery
Subject: assistance needed
Date Posted: March 16, 2004 at 11:52 AM

this is my first project, i know it is big but i think if i take it slow i can handle it.  well here it is....

first off i want to use kicker solo barics l7 12" subs, 4 of them.  they will be put in sealed mdf boxes about 1.25cubes each and placed at the corners of the trunk to form a some what square shape.  then i will put fiberglass over the mdf to make everything look as one, someone told me this is called a fiberglass face, i am not sure.  i will have an earthquake amp to push them, its the 3000watts rms amp.  it will be in the wheel well which will also hold the 2 yellow tops, and the cap.  hopefully you have a basic idea of what i am trying to do.  now my question is will putting fiberglass like this be okay with the setup, the mdf boxes will be held up with glue/bolts to the frame of the trunk so the fiberglass wont be supporting much weight.  i want the setup to be heard loud but not to overdo it.  it doesnt have to sound to best but most importantly as long as it looks good.  also this is my idea for the back seat.  i have a air suspension setup which uses nitrogen bottles instead of an air compressor and air tank.  i want to cut holes in the back seat.  and create a fiberglass stand/cradle/rack for them,  soo that the regulators stick out and i can adjust them at will.  i just want everything to look complete as one when its actually not.  ideas on the setup, any suggestions.  what would u expect the cost of this to be....... thanks




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Posted By: 93accordSE
Date Posted: March 16, 2004 at 5:47 PM
The cost on that would probably be huge if you want to have a professional do it. But if your doing it yourself the products you will need most is ALOT of resin and alot of fiberglass mat. You also will need alot of patience with sanding it and painting it.

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Posted By: itsonery
Date Posted: March 16, 2004 at 6:57 PM

how much resin do u think? its just a face not the boxes.  do u think it will support the boxes, should i use mat or cloth witht he resin?? 

by the way thanks for the reply accord.....





Posted By: 93accordSE
Date Posted: March 16, 2004 at 9:05 PM
If its just the face then it depends on how big the faces are. Fiberglass mat would be the choice for tough structural integrity. You are going to want to have a few layers of fiberglass so it doesn't flex, maybe 4-5 layers. I try to dish out as much info as I can so others don't have to. No problem.

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Posted By: itsonery
Date Posted: March 17, 2004 at 6:14 AM

well basically i was thinking to lay out all the mdf with the cut outs and make sure everything is how i want it.  then use that polyester material and staple/glue it to the mdf.  then resin and mat it 5 layers like you stated.  sand bondo sand bondo sand (probably the worst part) then prime n paint with some clear coat.  how does that sound?  the face wouldnt effect how the mdf kicker boxes sound, right???





Posted By: 93accordSE
Date Posted: March 17, 2004 at 5:01 PM
They shouldn't, but if I was you I would just do the whole trunk fiberglass and customize it from there. You are probably going to want a few gallons of resin. (1-2)

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Posted By: itsonery
Date Posted: March 17, 2004 at 5:51 PM

i am trying to picture wha u are saying, this is what i got....fiberglass a shell of the entire trunk, using a few layers of fiberglass mat.  then i would use mdf and some kind of glue to form the frame to hold up the subs......and the amp rack for the sub n comps.  wire what i need to wire. then sealed it off complete with fiberglass mat n resin............ then bondo n do a lot of sanding.   i think this might need a lot more than 2 gallons of resin.  but is this what u are trying to say??





Posted By: 93accordSE
Date Posted: March 17, 2004 at 7:08 PM
If your just making the covers, then it won't need much resin, if you were to do the whole trunk you wil need to use mdf for the bottom and resin + fg mat for the sides and mdf speaker ring curves. Check out hzemall.com, they have some fg trunks on there.

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Posted By: itsonery
Date Posted: March 18, 2004 at 6:21 AM

thanks for your help accord....i think i will get started on this project this weekend,  thanks a lot for your help.....





Posted By: 93accordSE
Date Posted: March 18, 2004 at 9:05 AM
Post pic's if possible :)

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