Plugs

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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: May 17, 2024 at 6:17 PM

Topic: Plugs

Posted By: 7zark7
Subject: Plugs
Date Posted: November 12, 2004 at 12:35 PM

Hey guys. I've been reading the forum for a while and have picked up some good information. I just started on a fiberglass box/amprack that will replace the backseat in my 92 Talon.

Now my question is: I know what plugs are used for but, how do you keep them from sticking to the fleece when after the resin hardens? I'm assuming that you guys make your plugs out of MDF. Doesn't that absorb the resin and get bonded to the fleece?

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Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: November 12, 2004 at 2:52 PM

What is a plug anyway does anyone have a pic of one, because I cant figure out how they work or what theyre for.

Posted By: CarAudioHelp
Date Posted: November 12, 2004 at 3:32 PM

One word - tape.

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Posted By: HottAccord
Date Posted: November 13, 2004 at 8:18 AM

From what I understand, a plug is a mold of something whihc is used to reproduce the piece over and over again. I've seen some plugs made from plaster, and some people use tooling gelcoat. Check out the JL Audio site, I think they have a tutorial on plugs. posted_image

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Im a fiberglass whore!!

Posted By: Clayd6287
Date Posted: November 27, 2004 at 12:52 PM

use masking tape and cover the surface you are making the mold fit. then do the glass. most ppl know these stpes. once you get the plug/mold, you can put wax on it (turtle wax for cars) and wax the back of it up really well then lay another couple of layers of glass on it and let it dry. when it drys, you can pull it off b/c it wont stick to your plug, because of the wax. then you can keep repeating those steps to make more and more molds.

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help!!!

Posted By: audiomechanic
Date Posted: November 27, 2004 at 1:48 PM

are you making more than one of the same thing??? or are you just glassing the shape of the floor for every possible amount of air space?

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