How much for custom fiberglass subs?
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Topic: How much for custom fiberglass subs?
Posted By: nicholas moffet
Subject: How much for custom fiberglass subs?
Date Posted: May 06, 2006 at 2:23 AM
How much would it cost for two fiberglass 12 inch subwoofer boxes molded to the wheel wells of my car that are roughly a foot of volume? Is this exspensive?
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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: May 06, 2006 at 2:40 AM
epends on how you want them finished & what vehicle it's in.
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Posted By: sprawl85
Date Posted: May 06, 2006 at 10:50 AM
I know a shop in indianapolis that charges 70 bucks an hour for fiberglass work. I don't know if that's the norm or not, that is just how much they quoted me and the reason why I do all my fiberglass work myself now.
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Posted By: hardknocks
Date Posted: May 08, 2006 at 9:11 PM
that is kinda high but its all on how u want them finished and u have to take in to count all the sanding they have to do. I dont charge that amount I charge according to what u want done. I'm not out to bust anyones head and steal their arms or legs.
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Posted By: nicholas moffet
Date Posted: May 08, 2006 at 10:24 PM
Are you talking about 70$ a hour or the price I am offering them for?
Posted By: Black Dak
Date Posted: May 08, 2006 at 10:46 PM
nicholas moffet wrote:
How much would it cost for two fiberglass 12 inch subwoofer boxes molded to the wheel wells of my car that are roughly a foot of volume? Is this exspensive?
Resin is just under $15 a quart. A package of fiberglass is under $10. One pack of fiberglass and the initial fleece covering will soak up a gallon of resin, read $60 in resin. Fleece is cheap. One enclosure will take at least 2-3 packs of fiberglass. Add in the rings, dowel, glue gun, etc, and you are going to spend about $120 per enclusure, and that doesn't take into account the Bondo, which is about $15 a gallon.
Posted By: Black Dak
Date Posted: May 08, 2006 at 10:47 PM
This is based on my experiences with my first enclosure, which I am still in the middle of...
Posted By: nicholas moffet
Date Posted: May 08, 2006 at 10:59 PM
There is more costs as well. Paint brushes or rollers, rubber gloves,sand paper,electricity, tape, primer, hot gun glue, razor blades, cutting bits for dremile that brake, I got it more like 165$ and this is with the cheapest items, there are better resins and higher quality fillers like rage gold and spot filler. some people even do gel coat.
Posted By: Black Dak
Date Posted: May 08, 2006 at 11:15 PM
I forgot the incidental! You are closer to accurate on the price.
Posted By: slimmatic
Date Posted: May 09, 2006 at 6:28 AM
If you have never fiberglassed before and don't have the tools, your first project will be pretty expensive. Like stated above, you will need a dremel, stapler and all the other stuff listed. And also, please make sure you buy a respierator specially made for fiberglassing. That will probably cvost you around $40-$50.
Posted By: smurphalurph
Date Posted: May 09, 2006 at 8:26 AM
in my opinion* I wouldnt recommend something like that for a first timer. I would start with something smaller until you get the feel for glassing. Then youll understand why people charge so much. But so much more comes into play like what kind of subs and their measurements. If your goin for looks, sound, or both than it can be pretty complicated. But Good Luck and Happy Sanding.
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Posted By: Black Dak
Date Posted: May 09, 2006 at 8:14 PM
I used to think the same thing, but not anymore. I just dived right into a pretty extensive project for my first time fiberglassing. I am learning how to handle this stuff quickly and my project is coming out great!
Posted By: torquehead
Date Posted: May 12, 2006 at 12:07 AM
As you see, there is not an answer. Well there are at least partial answers. Everything depends on everything. But in my assessment to cost, a single 1 cubic foot box constructed of fiber glass would cost around $50. This should be understood there is a waste factor (you wont be using the full sheet of MDF, or every ounce of FG mat/cloth, or the full can of resin). It should be obvious that this price is if you already have the tooling...including the small things such as gloves, stir sticks, brushes....everything. I think if you really want to know, you should provide more detail and or nature of the construction you require. What car is it for? Also, just so everyone knows, are you talking about the spare tire-well, or the wheel-wells?
Posted By: nicholas moffet
Date Posted: May 12, 2006 at 1:49 AM
I am talking about these http:/cardomain.com/ride/2123183/2 These were very difficult to build. Matching the angles and design was difficult because the wheel wells were of different shapes. So it took some time to come up with the design,
Posted By: nicholas moffet
Date Posted: May 12, 2006 at 1:50 AM
Posted By: nicholas moffet
Date Posted: May 16, 2006 at 2:59 AM
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