 Fiber glass instalation???, How to??? |
 Jan 27, 2004 - 11:28 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Nov 15, '03 From mississippi Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I am wanting to start working fiberglass for the purpose of building subwoofer inclosers. Do you guys have any tips for working with it?
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Jan 27, 2004 - 11:43 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
yes
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Jan 27, 2004 - 11:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From MA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
There's a really good description on Supraforums.com look under car audio and alarms then it's a sticky. I'd find it but I'm lazy.
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Jan 28, 2004 - 12:55 AM
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Last time I checked that link didn't work for me. These how-to articles have been helpful for me. I'll be putting up my own as soon as my project is done, but in the mean time, that link is very helpful. Also, The12Volt.com has an excellent forum which discusses working with fiberglass. 
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Jan 28, 2004 - 1:16 AM
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I'm there all the time, ALOT of good parts consantly for sale. If anybody needs an SAFC or AVCR theres a few there. -------------------- |
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Jan 28, 2004 - 9:30 AM
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I would wait untill spring or summer because fiberglass dose a lot better in warmer weather. the only advice i have for you is to go and buy a box of latex gloves (i didnt and regreted it).
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Jan 28, 2004 - 12:02 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Davenport Iowa Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
wisely said If you do work in the winter make sure you have a good heat sorce on the fiberglass.. I use a Halogen worklight that I got from wal-mart for 30$.. as for the gloves.. wear two pairs when working with the glass... The resin will eat away at the latex and it makes it alot easier to clean up with the two pairs on This post has been edited by NEVERSTOP: Jan 28, 2004 - 12:03 PM --------------------  99 project version 3.0.. hello SEMA 2010 =) |
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Jan 29, 2004 - 10:06 AM
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also i would recommend doing first layer in Cloth because it makes working with the other layers alot easier. Atleast thats what I found when building my sub box.
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Jan 29, 2004 - 10:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '03 From mississippi Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
It looks pretty easy but looks can be decieving sometimes. As has as temp goes it s pretty warm dowm here but if dues get to cld I will do it in my garage with a mask on.
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Jan 29, 2004 - 11:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '03 From mississippi Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I am starting my project Saturday. I will post pic soon.
William |
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Jan 30, 2004 - 6:00 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
oh yea were a gas mask.... last time didn't and got myself and my dog and cat high....
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Jan 30, 2004 - 11:58 AM
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to some people that might be half the fun |
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Jan 30, 2004 - 1:29 PM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
I'd imagine it's not a good kind of high though. I've heard of people having trouble breathing after working with fiberglass without a mask. Also, the resin sometimes gives me a headache, even though I wear a mask. It's strong stuff. -------------------- New Toyota project coming soon...
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Jan 30, 2004 - 1:31 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From MA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I just did it outside....no headache and I was only a little buzzed. I reccomend big fans though. I hate masks....Get lots of gloves...the green ones at home depot that are chemical resistant. More expencive (slightly) than regular ones but don't erode when the resin hits 'em.
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Feb 7, 2004 - 1:51 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '03 From mississippi Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
 It is coming along great when I gets some pics I will post them. Peace William |
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