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Center Console build

Discussion in 'Subwoofer Box and Custom Fabrication' started by liftedranger08, Dec 12, 2008.

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  1. liftedranger08

    liftedranger08 Full Member

    I was thinking about 4 to 5 layers since its just a console. Should I do more?
     
    liftedranger08, Dec 18, 2008
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  2. cccullen

    cccullen Full Member

    just test it after every coat dries. If it doesn't give or bend in any way then your good. I did 6 coats on the box I made for my wife's car before. It may have been overkill but I just wanted to be safe.
     
    cccullen, Dec 18, 2008
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  3. liftedranger08

    liftedranger08 Full Member

    Thanks for the help man. I think its looking pretty good for my first fiberglassin attempt ever
     
    liftedranger08, Dec 18, 2008
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  4. cccullen

    cccullen Full Member

    it's looking VERY good!
     
    cccullen, Dec 18, 2008
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  5. liftedranger08

    liftedranger08 Full Member

    What can i put my brush with the resin in to get the resin off and keep it from getting hard? Will laquer thinner work?
     
    liftedranger08, Dec 21, 2008
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  6. jonnyv713

    jonnyv713 The Young Gun of CAT

    nail polish remover i think i heard one time.
     
    jonnyv713, Dec 21, 2008
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  7. Eleu

    Eleu Full Member

    Yup, buit try to get just enough to cover the brush it can eat out the handles. and be sure to wash the hell out of it before you use it again.
     
    Eleu, Dec 21, 2008
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  8. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    you can buy cheap brushes and not worry about it.
     
    pedro quiroga, Dec 21, 2008
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  9. liftedranger08

    liftedranger08 Full Member

    well i finally got around 2 putting bondo on my console. Heres a few pics.
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    liftedranger08, Dec 29, 2008
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  10. cccullen

    cccullen Full Member

    looks good but shouldn't you have already cut the hole for the sub and not put bondo there? you may have a hard time cutting the hole for the sub now.
     
    cccullen, Dec 29, 2008
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  11. aznboi3644

    aznboi3644 Full Member

    should have stapled the fabric around the hole and trim it...then glass....now its gonna be a pain in the ass
     
    aznboi3644, Dec 30, 2008
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  12. liftedranger08

    liftedranger08 Full Member

    Well i got it bondoed and the holes cut out. All it needs is plexiglass and paint. Heres a pic of it in my truck for a test fit to see how it looks. What yall think?
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    liftedranger08, Jan 9, 2009
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  13. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    looks good.
     
    pedro quiroga, Jan 9, 2009
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  14. jonnyv713

    jonnyv713 The Young Gun of CAT

    looks great!
     
    jonnyv713, Jan 9, 2009
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  15. cccullen

    cccullen Full Member

    sweet, can't wait to see the finished product!
     
    cccullen, Jan 9, 2009
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  16. jonnyv713

    jonnyv713 The Young Gun of CAT

    I personally would carpet it rather than paint it. get some cup holder inserts too maybe. It will make it really finished and nice.
     
    jonnyv713, Jan 10, 2009
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  17. liftedranger08

    liftedranger08 Full Member

    Well actually i couldnt find any cupholder inserts, so i went to lowes and got 2 3" pvc couplings and slid them down in the holes. Since the hole i cut out wont quite round, i had to put a little extra bondo around the couplings to fill in the gaps.
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    Last edited: Aug 21, 2009
    liftedranger08, Jan 10, 2009
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  18. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    did you make sure a reg soda can or cup will fit ok?
     
    pedro quiroga, Jan 10, 2009
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  19. jonnyv713

    jonnyv713 The Young Gun of CAT

    that was gonna be my next suggestion.
     
    jonnyv713, Jan 10, 2009
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  20. liftedranger08

    liftedranger08 Full Member

    Yep, a cup will fit. Actually the coupling is a little too big but its fine for me.
     
    liftedranger08, Jan 11, 2009
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