Fiberglassing a 4-Din console in a 2001 Nissan Maxima

[Dosh142 10+ year member]

So what are you running on the lcd? Are you hooking up a PS2 or something?

 

[MetalMaxima 10+ year member]

So what are you running on the lcd? Are you hooking up a PS2 or something?

I was condsiering something of that nature, but I don't have the funds for that. An as Dj had stated, I will be painting this BONE to match the rest of the two-toning I am working on...

...I am having one HELL of a time trying to eliminate these blasted pinholes!!! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/mad.gif.c18f003ab0ef8a0d9c27ca78d77a6392.gif

 

[Buckshot 10+ year member]

Did you use Glazing putty?

 

[MetalMaxima 10+ year member]

if you have made it that far you will get the pinholes out....excellent work to by the way....one question though....was it difficult running all of your heater/AC wires and relocating it?

No need to. It's still in the center console. Fortunatley Nissan was generous with their wiring harness leads.

Did you use Glazing putty?

Yup, still holey. I am going to give this one last round with a high-end body filler...

...anyone with more suggestions, I'm open to hearing them!!!

 

[Dosh142 10+ year member]

If you aren't putting a ps2 in there, then what does the lcd do? Sorry I might have missed someting //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/uhoh.gif.c07307dd22ee7e63e22fc8e9c614d1fd.gif

 

[AVSTANG02]

Maybe he will run a rear view camera.. he can allways add the ps2 dvd player at a later time.

If he's going to do all the work now he may as well work the lcd in it instead of having to do it all over again later just for the lcd..

 

[MetalMaxima 10+ year member]

his headunit probably plays DVD's....thats my guess.

Bingo. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif I have a plain-jane DVD player I am going to be putting in. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif

 

[kmart fan6 10+ year member]

Looking nice man, I was planning on doing something similar to that, for my 00 Altima, but I decided to just put some guages in there instead.

but never the less good work.

 

[dbornotdb 10+ year member]

Gets some Dupli-Color Filler Primer. The grey colored one, not the red colored one.

Lay down a couple even coats of it, let it tack and look for the pin holes. pray the areas with the holes till they fill. Just try not to goob it on way too thick. Let it dry in the sun if possible or overnight.

Use some 200 - 220 grit and wetsand it smooth. Repeat the prime if needed, and then sand again.

 

It will work guarranteed.

 

[MetalMaxima 10+ year member]

Gets some Dupli-Color Filler Primer. The grey colored one, not the red colored one.Lay down a couple even coats of it, let it tack and look for the pin holes. pray the areas with the holes till they fill. Just try not to goob it on way too thick. Let it dry in the sun if possible or overnight.

Use some 200 - 220 grit and wetsand it smooth. Repeat the prime if needed, and then sand again.

 

It will work guarranteed.

That's the primer I'm already using. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif

Well, I went back and filled the holes in with some more body filler. I am using the BONDO GOLD this time, it seems as though it might have filled it a bit better...more pics this weekend!!!

 

[dbornotdb 10+ year member]

Filler primers are a form of sprayable body filler. If you cake it in the holes, it will fill, and you can sand it out. It will save ALOT of time from going back and forth with the body fillers.

 

 

 

 

And I am not a critic of your methods. Try to share time saving tips.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/thumbsup.gif.3287b36ca96645a13a43aff531f37f02.gif

 

[MetalMaxima 10+ year member]

And I am not a critic of your methods. Try to share time saving tips.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/thumbsup.gif.3287b36ca96645a13a43aff531f37f02.gif

Oh, by all means...please DO criticize! I am more than open to onstructive criticim...I am no professional by any stretch and can only get better by learning off the wisdom of others. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[dbornotdb 10+ year member]

Well then after this round of body work you do on it, check for pin holes. If they are present, fill them with the Filler Primer like I said. Put the spot and glazing putty away. It is a waste of time and can be cut out of your steps.

 

[MetalMaxima 10+ year member]

Well then after this round of body work you do on it, check for pin holes. If they are present, fill them with the Filler Primer like I said. Put the spot and glazing putty away. It is a waste of time and can be cut out of your steps.

DB, YOU ARE MY FVCKING HERO!!! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/veryhappy.gif.fec4fed33b4a1279cf10bdd45a039dae.gif I just got finished spraying the CRAP out of my peice...and almost ALL of the holes are filled!!! I finally feel like I am going to be able to get this done!!! I will have pics up in a hot minute! Your advice to spray the crap out of it worked like a true miracle!!!

 

[MetalMaxima 10+ year member]

Ok, looks like we're FINALLY nearing the end!!! Last night, I tried using BONDO GOLD to cover the holes, then sanded down the mess (again), and STILL had holes. So, then I used the DB method, AND IT WORKED!!! I have some areas where the primer was a bit too heavy, but no biggie, I can just sand that down. Here's a look at how it's coming along!!!

We're FINALLY nearing the end!!!