Air bubbles n stuff
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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
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Printed Date: July 21, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Topic: Air bubbles n stuff
Posted By: casedeez
Subject: Air bubbles n stuff
Date Posted: May 25, 2004 at 4:34 PM
Hey guys, This is my first time glassing and its coming along good as far as I can tell. Aside from the resin drying quickly and the stank of the resin, the only problem I am having is I am getting quite a few air bubbles. I am going to be putting the enclosure in a neon which there will be two. Each one will hold a 10 inch kicker comp c10. Not the most powerful sub, but I am wondering if this glass enclosure will hold up even if I have air bubbles? Ive been taking pics of the proccess I am going through so Here is a link to the pics I have so far. I am currently on my third coat and waiting for it to dry a bit. How many layers do you guys think I should do? https://oregonstate.edu/~klavitec/fiberglassproject/ Thanks for any help
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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: May 25, 2004 at 5:43 PM
I always try to use my de-airing roller tool. It's great.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: casedeez
Date Posted: May 25, 2004 at 6:16 PM
So what if ya dont got one?
Posted By: xtreamcc
Date Posted: May 25, 2004 at 9:55 PM
The glass should be fine. The only time air bubbles/pockets causes the structure to fail is if their large, like 1 inch+ and not filled, or if theirs hundreds of little bubbles gathered in an area. I've found a few little methods that are quick and seal the actual hole. Get a little drill bit, something like 1/8 to 3/8 and drill a hole into the air pocket. Mix a small batch of resin and then simply work it into the air bubble. This isn't a fix, just a patch. Once you've patched the hole its best to add at least 2 more layers of mat or cloth over the filled bubble. Thats my 23 cents. Peace
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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: May 25, 2004 at 10:51 PM
Here's one on eBay for cheap. This is what I have as well and I paid about $ 10.00 new for mine: https://cgi.ebay.com/dll?ViewItem&category=45046&item=3817368103&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW------------- Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: 1fastranger
Date Posted: May 26, 2004 at 7:16 AM
Try sprsying some plastic prep and thoroughly clean the surface before you apply the glass. You can pick it up at any automotive paint shop.
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Posted By: pureRF
Date Posted: May 27, 2004 at 1:13 PM
Cut your brush down so its about and inch long then dab on the air bubbles of the wet resin. It easy to get them out, just try while the resin is still wet.
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Posted By: casedeez
Date Posted: May 28, 2004 at 9:02 PM
Yeah thats pretty much what I did. It seemed to work the best for gettn the airbubbles out. I think I have improved just from the 5 or 6 layers I have done. i have stopped working on it as of now because of other projects and waiting on the right tools to get here. Anyway, ill keep ya guys updated as to how its going. As soon as I get done with out weekend yardsale here I will be back at it. Thanks for the input
Posted By: casedeez
Date Posted: June 01, 2004 at 11:03 PM
https://oregonstate.edu/~klavitec/fiberglassproject/ take a look at the last 5 or 6 pics, you'll see ive gotten a lil further. Opinions please? Yeah I already knoe holloween is over, it was on sale what can i say.
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