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05-01-2002, 10:22 PM

Now I am not just talking wood and cocking here I already built one from the ground up...How is that shit with fiberglass or whatever the hell it is made...Maybe gimmie some steps or tips...I really trying hard to make my system look as good as it sounds...

black95gs-t · 05-01-2002, 11:16 PM

well. how many of what speaker are you going to be putting in this fiberglass box? and how much power will they be getting? where will the box be? and what are the plans for the entire system? fiberglass is not a clear box, it is a box that you can make any shape, but if not painted it is really ugly.
J

05-24-2002, 12:38 AM

here's a quick go through for you

pretty self explanatory, enjoy

black95gs-t · 05-24-2002, 02:41 PM

not really. from those pictures it looks like they fiberglassed the box to the vehicle, which would be stupid. put down a layer of tin foil on what ever you will be putting the fiberglass on. LOTS OF VENTILATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that is a definate must. fiberglass smells horrible. this comes from a guy with no sence of smell. you need something for the fiberglass to bond to, like a very fine netting material, which you will lay inside the tin foil. go to a boat store they will have all the materials. then you paint on the fiberglass just like you are painting a wall or something. i usually use about 8 to 12 layers. fiberglass is not that strong of a material though. thats why you need alot of layers. just be patient with it. plus, you can do the design like that, but it is not set in stone. fiberglass is one of those things that can be considered an art. when you get really good at it, you can do almost anything with it. sorry i don't have any pictures though.
J

2000Pimpinex · 05-24-2002, 03:04 PM

Fiberglass is not for everyone. If you haven't used it before, chances are it will look like sh*t. At least have someone help you that knows about the stuff. But once you get the hang of it, its definately fun to use because you can make any shape with it. Don't glass the box to your car cause then you'll need a sledgehammer to break that b*tch up.

black95gs-t · 05-31-2002, 12:43 AM

i agree with that
J

05-01-2002, 10:22 PM	#1
Mr Audio Posts: n/a	how to make custom boxes...help needed Now I am not just talking wood and cocking here I already built one from the ground up...How is that shit with fiberglass or whatever the hell it is made...Maybe gimmie some steps or tips...I really trying hard to make my system look as good as it sounds...

05-01-2002, 11:16 PM	#2
black95gs-t Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Southern Cali Age: 42 Posts: 728	well. how many of what speaker are you going to be putting in this fiberglass box? and how much power will they be getting? where will the box be? and what are the plans for the entire system? fiberglass is not a clear box, it is a box that you can make any shape, but if not painted it is really ugly. J __________________ LOONEY TUNES!!!! "Hearts and minds gents.... And if that doesn't work, two in the heart and one in the mind." "Life sucks.....so drop your pants and let the good times roll!" Mycivicjust8u

05-24-2002, 02:41 PM	#4
black95gs-t Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Southern Cali Age: 42 Posts: 728	not really. from those pictures it looks like they fiberglassed the box to the vehicle, which would be stupid. put down a layer of tin foil on what ever you will be putting the fiberglass on. LOTS OF VENTILATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that is a definate must. fiberglass smells horrible. this comes from a guy with no sence of smell. you need something for the fiberglass to bond to, like a very fine netting material, which you will lay inside the tin foil. go to a boat store they will have all the materials. then you paint on the fiberglass just like you are painting a wall or something. i usually use about 8 to 12 layers. fiberglass is not that strong of a material though. thats why you need alot of layers. just be patient with it. plus, you can do the design like that, but it is not set in stone. fiberglass is one of those things that can be considered an art. when you get really good at it, you can do almost anything with it. sorry i don't have any pictures though. J __________________ LOONEY TUNES!!!! "Hearts and minds gents.... And if that doesn't work, two in the heart and one in the mind." "Life sucks.....so drop your pants and let the good times roll!" Mycivicjust8u

05-24-2002, 03:04 PM	#5
2000Pimpinex Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kentucky Age: 43 Posts: 1,427	Fiberglass is not for everyone. If you haven't used it before, chances are it will look like sht. At least have someone help you that knows about the stuff. But once you get the hang of it, its definately fun to use because you can make any shape with it. Don't glass the box to your car cause then you'll need a sledgehammer to break that btch up. __________________ 2008 Mustang GT 1998 Hatchback SOLD 1992 Hatchback w/ JDM H22A SOLD 1985 Ford Bronco XLT 5.8 351W w/ 33X12.5X15

05-31-2002, 12:43 AM	#6
black95gs-t Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Southern Cali Age: 42 Posts: 728	i agree with that J __________________ LOONEY TUNES!!!! "Hearts and minds gents.... And if that doesn't work, two in the heart and one in the mind." "Life sucks.....so drop your pants and let the good times roll!" Mycivicjust8u

05-24-2002, 12:38 AM	#3
myself Posts: n/a	here's a quick go through for you pretty self explanatory, enjoy

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