Need some type of shiny/reflective black material.

[mkell 10+ year member]

I am designing an enclosure for my sub and amps and I need some ideas on what to use to get a shiny/reflective black for the main part of the wall. I was thinking maybe like a piece of plexiglass and use some low % windwo tint? Any suggestion?

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[PhatTonyDeMarco 5,000+ posts]

Plexiglass is the only thing you should put there, because it will ensure a seal and it will not break. Tint will work fine, I think you want a high % number, so it would be lighter..

 

[mkell 10+ year member]

Should I use thick plexi for the whole front, or just lay it over a normal wood constructed front?

 

[PhatTonyDeMarco 5,000+ posts]

You should set the plexi glass into an MDF frame, it will look much better. And yes, get thick plexi, at least 1/2"

 

[mkell 10+ year member]

Okay. thanks for the help. I'm not doing it myself, but I just wanted to give my installer exact plans and everything to follow. That way he doesn't need time to figure everything out and will keep the hourly rate down //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Also, can you sand the finish of plexi to give it a fogged appearance? There are 2 small areas that I may want something like this to be done.

 

[joeldirt 10+ year member]

you may be able to use a gell coat resin with a black pigment in it. Will come out smooth and glossy black. Should look really good. YOu can also use a carbon fiber laminate over the front of the box. THat would also look nice. Plexi Glass tinted would be more noticeable if it were to be scratched imo.

 

[bri487 5,000+ posts]

why not fiberglass?

 

[Eugenics 5,000+ posts]

you could skin lemans...

... im just kidding

 

[bri487 5,000+ posts]

you could skin lemans...





... im just kidding

that is so ****ed up, lol

i like it.

 

[PhatTonyDeMarco 5,000+ posts]

why not fiberglass?

He wants it to be transparent...

 

[bri487 5,000+ posts]

He wants it to be transparent...

hmm, that fogged type appearance can also be achieved with chemicals. i know break cleaner will do it. i think a few lights behind that would look hella sick.

 

[djman37 5,000+ posts]

look at select product's web site, http://www.selectproducts.com they have what you seek. Then again, most local glass shops will too.