how to paint or fiberglass sub box

[biglion 10+ year member]

How to paint or fiberglass the outside of my sub-woofer box i was told it needed to be sanded from the ruff edges i just want to do some simple nothing fance any help greatly appreciated thansk

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[Neily_OB_24]

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[big scott]

yup.. youtube.

 

[C1500martin 10+ year member]

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/car-audio-reference-database/491797-how-paint-wood-mdf-high-gloss-mirror-finish-spray-can.html

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

I round all edges glass 3 Coates. Paint with counter top coating

 

[biglion 10+ year member]

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/car-audio-reference-database/491797-how-paint-wood-mdf-high-gloss-mirror-finish-spray-can.html

thanks for help and info just want a simple black coat nothing fancy

 

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I round all edges glass 3 Coates. Paint with counter top coating

what u mean round all edges u sayin glass the box with 3 coats of fiberglass

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

thanks for help and info just want a simple black coat nothing fancy 

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what u mean round all edges u sayin glass the box with 3 coats of fiberglass

Round over bit or orbital sander. And yes glass the outside

 

[bbeljefe]

If you aren't making some sort of curved shape there is no need to fiberglass anything.

Spray a few coats of automotive primer on the box and then sand it with 180 or 220 grit paper. Then spray another two or three coats on and sand that with 400. It's best to sand with a block but if you don't have one, sand in a circular pattern to avoid cutting grooves with your fingers. The grooves may not be noticeable in the primer but they will in a glossed finish. Oh and, a short piece of wood makes a suitable block.

Once you have the primer sanded smooth with 400, paint with basecoat clearcoat or with a good enamel from a buzzbomb. And if you happen to sand through the primer ANYWHERE, spot prime it lightly before painting because the raw wood will soak up the paint and make the finish dull.

 

[biglion 10+ year member]

Round over bit or orbital sander. And yes glass the outside

ok cool i may have borrow sander ok cool and what was the brand of spray paint

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

ok cool i may have borrow sander ok cool and what was the brand of spray paint

Not spray paint. Rustoleum counter top coating is what I use

 

[biglion 10+ year member]

If you aren't making some sort of curved shape there is no need to fiberglass anything.
Spray a few coats of automotive primer on the box and then sand it with 180 or 220 grit paper. Then spray another two or three coats on and sand that with 400. It's best to sand with a block but if you don't have one, sand in a circular pattern to avoid cutting grooves with your fingers. The grooves may not be noticeable in the primer but they will in a glossed finish. Oh and, a short piece of wood makes a suitable block.

Once you have the primer sanded smooth with 400, paint with basecoat clearcoat or with a good enamel from a buzzbomb. And if you happen to sand through the primer ANYWHERE, spot prime it lightly before painting because the raw wood will soak up the paint and make the finish dull.

ok cool yeah i dont need nothing fancey i was just want something simple and nice