Post Your Fiberglass Knowhow here
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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=44085
Printed Date: April 26, 2024 at 6:21 AM
Topic: Post Your Fiberglass Knowhow here
Posted By: poeticdrums
Subject: Post Your Fiberglass Knowhow here
Date Posted: November 29, 2004 at 8:56 PM
Hey everyone. I was thinking about building an enclosure for my two 12" Infinity Reference subs and Amp. I know how to make the MDF frame for the box but I'm not into fiberglass so if you have any sites that help out with the processes, post them here. Thanks again
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Posted By: chris_h
Date Posted: November 29, 2004 at 10:14 PM
this is a great site to start: https://web.njit.edu/~cas1383/proj/main/------------- When you step on the brakes your life is in your foot's hands
Posted By: boxmaker85
Date Posted: November 29, 2004 at 10:43 PM
yeah a good place to start. It's where I learned the basics of it all. If I can get these friggin pics up I'll show you all what they look like. Biggest advice I (or anyone can give IMO) is make sure you know what you want the project to look like in the end. If you're not sure how you want it to look, it cannot turn out how you want it and probably will look like crap.
Posted By: ODLeon
Date Posted: November 30, 2004 at 12:47 AM
^^^ditto, and be prepared to sand your ass off.
Posted By: hersheyloc
Date Posted: November 30, 2004 at 4:34 AM
Ya one thing to remember, before you start, is that fiberglassing CAN be very tedious, and at time urs gonna wanna just throw it all out and say forget it i'm gonna just go buy a box, but the payoff is huge when ur done. Chris' tutorials are great. Start there, and search the site for posts on the process. If you can't find what ur looking for, you're not looking hard enough. This site has tonnes, and then some. -------------
Posted By: poeticdrums
Date Posted: November 30, 2004 at 1:42 PM
k thanks a lot guys. That is exactly what I needed!
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Posted By: hersheyloc
Date Posted: November 30, 2004 at 2:00 PM
Not a problem. I feel its my obligation seeing as I spent hours on here learning from other guys, and now I can do it myself. Keep it real.
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Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: November 30, 2004 at 3:11 PM
Yeah I feel like I owe the guys on here so much, for all there help.
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Learning the trade one fiberglass creation at a time!
Posted By: 95xjsport
Date Posted: November 30, 2004 at 11:39 PM
anyone know of any custom fiberglassing in a jeep cherokee?? ex sub mount, I can fiberglass but, I don't know of a good design I want something cool that is almost one of a kind...
Posted By: ODLeon
Date Posted: December 02, 2004 at 7:40 PM
check out sounddomain.com. you can usually find pix of anything on there.
Posted By: norcalcreations
Date Posted: December 05, 2004 at 1:11 AM
I am about ready to build my first fiberglass box, and I think this totorial will get me through the building. deffinetly helped me there. but it kind of leaves you high and dry on the finishing. do any of you guys know how, or good place to find out about the finishing. I have read that there is a lot of sanding involved if you want to paint, but havn't realy been able to find any info on carpeting all the bends and curves. I know you need to peice it all together, but are there any good sites that give detailed instructions on doing the paterns and getting it to look good. Any help iis apreciated.
Posted By: HottAccord
Date Posted: December 07, 2004 at 12:29 PM
Ahh glassin is fun, and killing brain cells from the fumes is even better. Well, I myself havent really seen too many tutorials that explain finishing, but common finishes involve most body filler on the outside, especially Rage Gold (sand very easy). Carpeting shouldnt be too tough either, but when using vinyl, make sure you're not covering a really bumpy surface cause it will shown through the vinyl. Good luck! ------------- Im a fiberglass whore!!
Posted By: silentdaredevil
Date Posted: December 11, 2004 at 9:09 PM
hersheyloc wrote:
Ya one thing to remember, before you start, is that fiberglassing CAN be very tedious, and at time urs gonna wanna just throw it all out and say forget it i'm gonna just go buy a box, but the payoff is huge when ur done. Chris' tutorials are great. Start there, and search the site for posts on the process. If you can't find what ur looking for, you're not looking hard enough. This site has tonnes, and then some.
this is the truth i almost through my peice out cuz i was so pissed about it but just keep sanding and eventually it works its way out
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