fiberglassing my box after i build it

[jtomsic 5,000+ posts]

im gonna be building a standard type of square subwoofer box, but i wanted to give it a glassed look, would fiberglass stay strong and not crack on these flat surfaces?

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[ANeonRider 10+ year member]

use bondo, not fibre if u want, but do u really need any of that? just make it smooth and prime, paint, etc

 

[Gauntlet 5,000+ posts]

//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif What are you going to do?

For the record, fiberglass is much stronger in curved shapes, and if you can use MDF for a flat surface, then do so.

 

[mrray13 10+ year member]

are u going to build a trim ring(s) for the subs(s)?

if so, then when u strecth the fleece, it'll have that nice arched look. plenty of resin and some cat hair should make it plenty strong. just remeber to wrap some around the edges of the box to tie it all together. i think it would work fine!

what do u think ppl? will it work? i think so..that's how mine is done!

^^^ from this

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^^^ into this....the white marks are from scratching it putting it into the trunk..

but basiclly i did exactly what you're talking about...i just did just like i typed...so far..so good!!

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[LimPerT 10+ year member]

****... i like how that looks alot

 

[mrray13 10+ year member]

****... i like how that looks alot

thanks...it's in my wife's ride...2004 grand prix.

now if only my truck had beats..hehe

the sub is a soundsplinter rl-p..check em out here

great sub..great ppl...holler at mike@soundsplinter.com

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[geolemon 10+ year member]

That looks awesome, mrray. :cool2:

If you are looking to simply smooth out the box, fill in screwholes and gaps, I've got a few installs on my personal page that essentially walk you through that process:

http://www.betteraudio.com/geolemon

Look in particular at the Projects Index, the Isobaric 6th Order Bandpass, and the Crazy Eights enclosure for some pics on the process.

Also, I don't use Bondo for that (or for anything, for that matter).

I use Plastic Wood brand (by DAP) filler, for it's good adhesion, low shrinkage, and easy sanding. It's meant for use with wood.

If body filler is in order for some project (such as actual fiberglassing) - skip Bondo brand, it's generally regarded as the worst of the worst. Use another lightweight body filler, such as White Lightning, or even Dynatron... really just about anything else sands easier and shrinks less over time than Bondo. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif