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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=36657
Printed Date: May 08, 2024 at 3:15 AM
Topic: just joined to today.
Posted By: rhdAndy
Subject: just joined to today.
Date Posted: August 02, 2004 at 8:56 PM
i just joined today and this seemd like a good place to share ideas get feedback and to make some friends. i have a question ive been tryin to teach myself fiberglass and im okay i guess no geinus yet. but i was wondering do you guys just do one layer of fleece then the other layers mating? and how thick of a fleece ive seen many different thicknesess <-- not spelled right.
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Posted By: ravenndude
Date Posted: August 02, 2004 at 10:16 PM
fleece isn't used for suppurt, its used to make the shape. Since the fleece stretches nicely it can adhear (sp?) to the different contours a box might have. the FG is what makes it strong.
Posted By: ice4life8269
Date Posted: August 03, 2004 at 6:18 AM
thikness doesn't really matter as long as you use fleece, and not a t-shirt (ghett-O). the thicker stuff may be a bit harder to work with to get contours, but you can use whatever works best for you
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Posted By: rhdAndy
Date Posted: August 03, 2004 at 7:29 AM
THANKS, BUT WHAT ABOUT LAYERS. AND ALSO HOW MUCH DOES IT VIBRATE? IF YOU MAKE IT TOUGH ENOUGH WILL IT STAY FLAT ENOUGH SO PAINT WONT CRACK?
Posted By: ice4life8269
Date Posted: August 03, 2004 at 7:53 AM
use about 8 or more layers of 'glass to be safe
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Posted By: ice4life8269
Date Posted: August 03, 2004 at 7:58 AM
and if you use a sub that "bumps", you definately want to use more layers. it gets expencive doing glass, and if you do want to paint it, you should make each and every layer as smooth as possible, and try to get out all the air bubbles. then, grab some sand paper man, it's gonna be a fun week!  -------------
Posted By: CarAudioHelp
Date Posted: August 03, 2004 at 9:49 AM
The first layer should be polyester cloth which will wrap over your frame. That's assuming you've built an MDF skeleton. The type of cloth used will depend on the degree of stretchiness needed. Use a thin material like grille cloth or pique knit for smaller projects. Use polar fleece for larger projects that have decent curves. Use thick fleece like plush felt for the larger projects/enclosures where you may not need as much stretch.
Fiberglass mat goes on top of the wrapping cloth after it has been resined and cured.
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Posted By: rhdAndy
Date Posted: August 03, 2004 at 10:11 AM
THANKS FOIR EVERYTHING
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