First time attempting fiberglass...what do i need?

[Tonyguy 10+ year member]

I wanna try to fiberglass a sub enclosure in the trunk of my buick. What exactly do i need? I wanna take a list of needed supplies and get it all at the same time. So what is needed? any estimate of what it would cost for the materials? do you have any suggestions for a first timer? I''ve never attempted it before, but i have done bodywork, so i'm familiar with that. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/help.gif.cee8f684da1ba626487a8bc51152e1ec.gif

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[PatFitz9 10+ year member]

i would go to http://www.fiberglassforums.com there are some good stickys on that site. i also plan on attempting my first fiberglass venture this spring.

as far materials needed...

brushes, fiberglass, resin, hardener, tape (or aluminum foil). thats all i can think of.

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

The materials and quantity of each will depend on the size and desing of the box and what parts of it will be fiberglass.

In addition to what was listed above you may also need:

speaker rings

fleece or some other stretchy cloth that will soak up resin

body filler

sandpaper

 

[Tonyguy 10+ year member]

Thanks for the info and the link Pat. I may have to join you when you do try to get some help.

 

[Tonyguy 10+ year member]

anyone else?

 

[Tonyguy 10+ year member]

ttt

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

Oh yeah, I forgot:

Time

Patience

big forearms

As far as materials that you NEED, I think it's pretty much been covered.

 

[btlking 10+ year member]

gloves lots of gloves

 

[Chevyaudio 5,000+ posts]

LOTS of cheap paint brushes.

 

[dragnix 5,000+ posts]

definitely use fleece and not cloth (i used old tshirt //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif) it stretches way better

 

[bernymachd3 10+ year member]

go to uscomposites.com to buy the resin. I just bought some stuff last night, such as mekp measurer, measuring cups, resin, hardener, fiberglass matt 4" x 80 yards, M77 spray glue if you decide to glue the fleece down, or you can use staples, some type or grater, like cheese grater to grate the body filler down after its applied and almost dry. Rage gold/gold extreme, and duraglast if you wish.