I forgot how to install....
Originally Posted by cbr900son
Well i FAILED again today. Got some progress done and was gonna take pics aloing the way but dropped the damn memory card and stepped on it... (brand new card too) Ill get some pics of later tonight of what i did.
BTW anyone know the best way to pint mdf? Sand > Primer > Sand > Paint???
BTW anyone know the best way to pint mdf? Sand > Primer > Sand > Paint???
Originally Posted by sintaxeror
Got to seal it up first... I have heard to use a mixture of wood glue and water to seal... Thats about as much use as I can be but I'm sure a quick google search will come up with something.
Originally Posted by cbr900son
WEll i tested this process on a scrap peice and it came out ok but i think it coulde be better. Probably the spray paint sandable primer i use. Think I need something alot thicker maybe some kind of acrylic or something will look up some info and test some more today. BTW sintax for the vinyl u did about how much did it stretch?
This is the stuff I got...Although I was able to find it locally.
http://www.yourautotrim.com/al4stvi.html
PS Where the hell are the pics you promised us LAST NIGHT?!?! Slacker!
paint mdf? i brush resin on it, sand it, mayhbe another layer of resin/bondo mixture, then you can paint it, but not along the side edge, those require a ton of bondo etc etc to seal it up.
whcih piece are you ytrying to vinyl again?
the simple, cheap way to do things is to use the spray on bedline that comes in a can
b
whcih piece are you ytrying to vinyl again?
the simple, cheap way to do things is to use the spray on bedline that comes in a can
b
Originally Posted by 16psibrick
paint mdf? i brush resin on it, sand it, mayhbe another layer of resin/bondo mixture, then you can paint it, but not along the side edge, those require a ton of bondo etc etc to seal it up.
whcih piece are you ytrying to vinyl again?
the simple, cheap way to do things is to use the spray on bedline that comes in a can
b
whcih piece are you ytrying to vinyl again?
the simple, cheap way to do things is to use the spray on bedline that comes in a can
b
FEW PICS -UPDATE
Well this weekend has been super busy but got a few things done.
Here is the amp rack so far with nice big hole under the amp for ventilation. Also drilled holes for wires and amp.
BTW forgot to mention - WHEN CUTTING MDF USE THIS! - 2$ AT WALMART AND WORTH IT.
Now to cut the cover to the amp rack which is the part that will have the window in it and the part u see when u look back. Its hard to measure curves to make templates but a trick i use is SILVER solder wire in the plumbing section. Reason for silver is other solder is lead and will get all over ur hands etc and is bad for ur health. This stuff can be bent easlily and holds it shape.
So got a few simple curves cut and a test peice to see where i need to trim etc on my final peice.
Now im off to a good ol cajun crawfish boil!! More to come.
Well this weekend has been super busy but got a few things done.
Here is the amp rack so far with nice big hole under the amp for ventilation. Also drilled holes for wires and amp.
BTW forgot to mention - WHEN CUTTING MDF USE THIS! - 2$ AT WALMART AND WORTH IT.
Now to cut the cover to the amp rack which is the part that will have the window in it and the part u see when u look back. Its hard to measure curves to make templates but a trick i use is SILVER solder wire in the plumbing section. Reason for silver is other solder is lead and will get all over ur hands etc and is bad for ur health. This stuff can be bent easlily and holds it shape.
So got a few simple curves cut and a test peice to see where i need to trim etc on my final peice.
Now im off to a good ol cajun crawfish boil!! More to come.
K well after too many beers didn t get much more done this afternoon. Did make a few more peices to test some things out. Prob have to wait till next weekend to get a big 4'x8' board of mdf to make final piece. I have been using smaller 2'x4' boards. After I get final peice cut and plexi glass window installed. Need to decide on vinyl, carpet, or maybe something else i have in mind. Subs should be in this week and need to order some led lighting for amp well area. Bleh I know im slow on this install but i havn't done this in about 5-6 years so pretty rusty.
edit - UPDATE - FEW PICS
Well here are the subs I ordered.RE SR 10" x2. Info on them = http://reaudio.com/specs.html#sp_sr
This is one of their lower lvl subs but still should be a great sub.
I CAN HAZ BASS?!?
Well here are the subs I ordered.RE SR 10" x2. Info on them = http://reaudio.com/specs.html#sp_sr
This is one of their lower lvl subs but still should be a great sub.
I CAN HAZ BASS?!?
Last edited by cbr900son; Apr 1, 2008 at 10:12 AM.
Originally Posted by blasian
How are you powering those subs 
Originally Posted by BloMyS14
Finish this thing!
/sad panda
Last edited by cbr900son; Apr 2, 2008 at 01:02 PM.
You should put a fuse on that power line right off the battery just in case something gets through the insulation. You dont want your car to burn down. (Maybe you have one behind the battery i am not seeing.) Just a thought though.
Tony
Tony
Originally Posted by tony_t
You should put a fuse on that power line right off the battery just in case something gets through the insulation. You dont want your car to burn down. (Maybe you have one behind the battery i am not seeing.) Just a thought though.
Tony
Tony
Small update. Sry guys for slow progres but 50-60 hr work weeks suck. Plus had a few weekend trips out of town. Ended up buying a Zenclosures 2 10" understrut box cause if i did build I would have been building the same exact thing. Got my subs installed and actually got the amp hooked up so i can listen. Sounds good. Palns are this weekend to get alot more done with a buddy of mine. Hope we get as much done as we plan.
UPDATE - PICS
Well today was prob one of the more productive day in this long build (sry guys i know im slow)
Got the curve perfect and the top peice cut.
Figured out the angles to make these two peices mate together
Had some curves and stuff to deal with to get that top small strip to fit just right. Took some work on the ends.
What it looks like so far when u look back
Cutting and fitting the plexi window
Tommorow will finish sealing plexi window and counter sinking screws etc and attach top to amp box. To be continued....
Well today was prob one of the more productive day in this long build (sry guys i know im slow)
Got the curve perfect and the top peice cut.
Figured out the angles to make these two peices mate together
Had some curves and stuff to deal with to get that top small strip to fit just right. Took some work on the ends.
What it looks like so far when u look back
Cutting and fitting the plexi window
Tommorow will finish sealing plexi window and counter sinking screws etc and attach top to amp box. To be continued....