Fiberglass Noob
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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 03, 2024 at 3:32 AM
Topic: Fiberglass Noob
Posted By: shark_2003
Subject: Fiberglass Noob
Date Posted: July 28, 2005 at 3:57 PM
If i am laying fleece over MDF would i need to use fiberglass mat or just hardner.
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Posted By: Master Asylum
Date Posted: July 28, 2005 at 4:54 PM
To do what? You'll need to staple/glue the fleece securely down. Then you'll be able to use some resin on it, but you'll want to apply mat to make it strong enough to be an enclosure. (Since fg is kinda what makes the strength of the entire process and such.) ------------- 1998 Monte Carlo w/
Eclipse CD8454
2xRockford 5.25" Power 2-way T152C
2xRockford 6"x9" Punch 3-way FRC4369
1xMemphis 16-MCH1300 5-channel
2xKicker 12" L5 Solobaric-2 Ohm
Posted By: stuntjester1
Date Posted: July 28, 2005 at 5:40 PM
you fleece over you mdf frame, and then soak it with fiberglass resin, you want it so it soak through the fleece and into the mdf, it take a good amount to do this. Then you want to let it sit over night and it harden. Then go back and start adding layers of mat and resin, taking your time to work any air bubbles out. Also give each layer of mat time to dry before going on to the next. If you making a sub box. You probly want 5-6 good layers of mat. To check go around and push on spot with your thumb if you can feel or see flex. Then you need more in that area. Hope this helps.
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Posted By: shark_2003
Date Posted: July 28, 2005 at 6:18 PM
besides mat, resin, hardner, fleece, and patience what else will i need
Posted By: Master Asylum
Date Posted: July 29, 2005 at 12:32 AM
Framing material, expectation to mess up, and a desire to be to content with that. :) Also something to put into the enclosure might be useful. Otherwise, something to hold the fleece in place temporarily as resin soaks.
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1998 Monte Carlo w/
Eclipse CD8454
2xRockford 5.25" Power 2-way T152C
2xRockford 6"x9" Punch 3-way FRC4369
1xMemphis 16-MCH1300 5-channel
2xKicker 12" L5 Solobaric-2 Ohm
Posted By: skitty4fingers
Date Posted: July 29, 2005 at 4:52 AM
also glass filler, bondo,various grits of sand paper, primer, paint, clearcoat, laquer thinner for the cleanup and mulligans. have fun
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If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously overlooked something.
Posted By: shark_2003
Date Posted: July 29, 2005 at 4:41 PM
do any of you have step by step pics of your box or know a good place where i can find some
Posted By: shark_2003
Date Posted: July 29, 2005 at 5:24 PM
when building a dual speaker box do you have to seal each speaker or can you leave the box open
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