First fiberglass job....project...7 pics

[TpaS13]

Alright guys its a great first attempt at fiberglass and personally i think it looks great....all i need is somone to help me vinyl it...or vinyl it for me....i tried and its harder than it looks i guess...well tell me what you guys think...yea i know there kicker grills over pioneer speakers but hey the polk momos havent gotten here yet...i will have more pics up tomarrow of what there gonna look like on the door....
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[1stGen7]

looks atlot better then my 1st fiberglass box i did

[Notladstyle]

looks clean as hell - good job.

[jriggs]

looks good rep for a great 1st try

[POST]

too bad the vinyl isn't on it yet :( I'd love to see it done, looks great.

[DEMON R13]

Damn Jew good job,
oh yea thats right.....i helped u...well helped u shape them, not fiberglass....but it looks good...





Demon

[the727kid]

Looks nice, I am going to be attempting glass here soon, go to glass my trunklid n my doors.

[TpaS13]

Looks nice, I am going to be attempting glass here soon, go to glass my trunklid n my doors.

thx guys and thz for the rep...its been returned....727 its a fun time trust me...and just be ready to do a little work...its not hard work but it takes a bit of time...

Rob

P.S anyone want to help me vinyl them up??

[CHUPA_CABRA_2.0]

I am damn impressed good job

[Notladstyle]

with that excellent prep work, vinyl should be a piece of cake - what are you having trouble with?

[TpaS13]

with that excellent prep work, vinyl should be a piece of cake - what are you having trouble with?


heh the vinyl sticking....i got it to stick for a good 30 mins or soo then it came off...ive tried a couple times and now there just sitting there needing vinyl and to be mounted (AKA bolted cause there damn heavy)...if anyone wants to help me or knows a good way or a good website it would be greatly appreciated....

thx guys
Rob

[Notladstyle]

heh the vinyl sticking....i got it to stick for a good 30 mins or soo then it came off...ive tried a couple times and now there just sitting there needing vinyl and to be mounted (AKA bolted cause there damn heavy)...if anyone wants to help me or knows a good way or a good website it would be greatly appreciated....

thx guys
Rob

heat it lightly(too much and it will deform as it cools), spray a heavy layer of adhesive, T50 staples every 4 inches around the edge.

The only way I can see you having trouble is if you are going at it without staples. I used automotive glue instead of staples before but its a much bigger hassle and it will still give when it gets really hot in the car.

[TpaS13]

heat it lightly(too much and it will deform as it cools), spray a heavy layer of adhesive

uhhh oops...yea i think i was heating it to much.... :/ i prolly wasnt spraying enough adhesive or the 3m stuff sux balls.......imma try today and see if i can do it with almost no heat... thx

rob

[Notladstyle]

spray the adhesive on heavy, then take it inside with the AC while you lay the vinyl. The adhesive will seat slowly but will still hold it in place so that you have time to pull it tight and staple it.

[TBSpyder]

Better glue. Use the right glue and you may not even need staples. Like I said before, the 3m stuff is junk. You need to get some professional grade shit.

[TJElite]

no smoother than 80 grit finish under vinyl...36 is even better. Real glue...nothing that comes in a spray can. heat gun and wet rag to cool vinyl. Staples are just used for added security, not primary attachement.

oh yeah...experience. Gotta do it wrong a couple times :-)

Toby

[RickitySlick]

reped good job cant wait to see it. plus where have u been?

[TpaS13]

no smoother than 80 grit finish under vinyl...36 is even better. Real glue...nothing that comes in a spray can. heat gun and wet rag to cool vinyl. Staples are just used for added security, not primary attachement.

oh yeah...experience. Gotta do it wrong a couple times :-)

Toby



oooo i think i may have found 1 of the probs....i think i used like 200 grit
great info as always toby!!
thanks
Rob

[Sypher]

counter top glue in a paint sprayer with compresser on it. spray abit thick then let sit for about 5 mins. apply vinyl and not many staples will be needed

[TIM TIM TIM]

countertop glue being contact cement, and you can just paint brush it on there, paint it on both things you are sticking ( box and vinyl) let it dry, then stick.

[TIM TIM TIM]

ps. do it right hte first time,its a bitch to unglue