My first fiberglass kickpanels
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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: April 26, 2024 at 6:27 AM
Topic: My first fiberglass kickpanels
Posted By: wattslok187
Subject: My first fiberglass kickpanels
Date Posted: June 26, 2006 at 10:32 PM
Well I have been doing alot of reading and have seen many pictures on the net of fiberglass kickpanels with hopes of getting ideas to create my own. If you could please take a look at my first set of fiberglass kickpanels that I made for my 96 Impala SS. My pictures are huge and I did not want to post them on your forum as I am not sure on your rules. But please take a look at my album. ***My Fiberglass Kickpanel Pictures*** ------------- 1996 DGGM Impala SS
Cali-SS And ISSCA member # 1680
Alpine 7995, AudioControl EQS, Memphis amps, Crossfire subs, Infinity Highs
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Posted By: sawhit4
Date Posted: June 26, 2006 at 10:52 PM
One question, did you put any layers of mat down over the fleece before you painted it? Or did you just use the fleece with resin layer? Looks good man. I give you props just for being able to work on that box with that 2 or 3 foot peice of door trim hanging off of it. I know i would've gone crazy and broken it off or something. Now you're gonna have to redo those stock door panels to match.
Posted By: wattslok187
Date Posted: June 26, 2006 at 11:01 PM
sawhit4 wrote:
One question, did you put any layers of mat down over the fleece before you painted it? Or did you just use the fleece with resin layer? Looks good man. I give you props just for being able to work on that box with that 2 or 3 foot peice of door trim hanging off of it. I know i would've gone crazy and broken it off or something. Now you're gonna have to redo those stock door panels to match.
I didn't do any layers of mat over the fleece. I used some pretty thick fleece and soaked it really well with resin. Plus the body filler/resin mix added even more strength. I don't have pictures of the body filler portion of the build because My camera was in my Denali. ------------- 1996 DGGM Impala SS
Cali-SS And ISSCA member # 1680
Alpine 7995, AudioControl EQS, Memphis amps, Crossfire subs, Infinity Highs
Posted By: jlord16
Date Posted: June 26, 2006 at 11:05 PM
They look really good
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Clarion DB36MP
Infinity Kappa Perfect 10"
Respone 800w Mono
ALPINE MRP-F250
*Custom fabrications*
Posted By: aceracer24
Date Posted: June 26, 2006 at 11:15 PM
I like what you did using that door sill but I have to agree with teh above post, I would have gone mad and broke em off lol. What thickness was your MDF? It looks pretty thick in the picture.
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1968 VW Beetle
Pioneed DEH-780MP, 2 10' Memphis PR104D, Memphis PR500.1, TXC 6.1, MTX Thunder 8502
Posted By: wattslok187
Date Posted: June 26, 2006 at 11:35 PM
aceracer24 wrote:
I like what you did using that door sill but I have to agree with teh above post, I would have gone mad and broke em off lol. What thickness was your MDF? It looks pretty thick in the picture.
It was 3/4 inch. I had half a sheet laying around from a previous project. So I just used it to make my rings. Recycle! ------------- 1996 DGGM Impala SS
Cali-SS And ISSCA member # 1680
Alpine 7995, AudioControl EQS, Memphis amps, Crossfire subs, Infinity Highs
Posted By: Ravendarat
Date Posted: June 27, 2006 at 12:51 AM
Those turned out great man, and I liked the incorporation of the sill plate.
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double-secret reverse-osmosis speaker-cone-induced high-level interference distortion, Its a killer
Posted By: Melted Fabric
Date Posted: June 27, 2006 at 10:44 AM
Yea, I was nervous for you at first guy. Like "he is going to snap off something because of those door sill/trim and the next photo will be an actual picture of him, looking wized off" lol Yea, you must have been patient and careful. I give it a 10. Like sawhit said, now you have to attempt the doors. Great work though. ------------- I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
When you do not know what you are doing and what you are doing is the best -- that is inspiration.
Posted By: wattslok187
Date Posted: June 27, 2006 at 5:05 PM
I won't be touching my doorpanels any time soon. What I am doing though is building speaker pods to REALLY seal them in the doors. This will give my Infinity kappa perfects a small enclosure to increase midbass. I'll have pics in a few days. Once I get a few more projects done I'll give my doorpanels a try. The door panels in the 91-96 B-bodys are really flimsy so i will need to reinforce them with glass and such. Thanks for all your comments guys. Many of you gave me inspiration. ------------- 1996 DGGM Impala SS
Cali-SS And ISSCA member # 1680
Alpine 7995, AudioControl EQS, Memphis amps, Crossfire subs, Infinity Highs
Posted By: Melted Fabric
Date Posted: June 27, 2006 at 6:56 PM
The door is challenging, but fun.
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I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
When you do not know what you are doing and what you are doing is the best -- that is inspiration.
Posted By: mustangfoo
Date Posted: June 27, 2006 at 7:00 PM
ahh it sure is! lol I should know as I am doing it right now. I like the way you did your kick panels they look very nice, and the way you used the sill plates along with the pod looks very nice and stream lined! If you wanna check out my door build, you are welcome to. I am putting 8W6's in my rear doors.
Posted By: Sessland
Date Posted: June 28, 2006 at 10:12 PM
That came out very nice for a rattle can paint job.
Good work
Posted By: lowriden_acura
Date Posted: June 29, 2006 at 12:10 PM
Looks really good!
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