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Any tips with fibreglass?
Daimo_45 - 21/6/08 at 06:40 PM

Off-topic but decided the sound system in the BMW is craaap and want to refit my subwoofer from my old car but don't want to compromise space so am building a smaller box that will fit with the contour of the boot. The front and most of the sides will be MDF but am using fibreglass for the rest. I haven't used the stuff since college some 4yrs ago so any pointers?
The box is only going to fit into that corner but I went a bit ott with the masking tape and the bin liners are just in case a spill anything.


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[Edited on 21/6/08 by Daimo_45]


RK - 22/6/08 at 01:48 AM

Yes, the resin makes you sick. Wear a mask. And measure the amount of hardener or you will be waiting months for it to cure.


indykid - 22/6/08 at 11:11 AM

use brown packing tape over the masking tape. resin doesn't stick to it.

cover EVERYTHING else. resin WILL stick to it

tom


BenB - 22/6/08 at 11:37 AM

If it's a big job and you're using resin make sure you've got good ventilation. The fumes are pretty noxious and nuke your sperm count (amongst other things)....


geoff shep - 22/6/08 at 06:25 PM

It can be fairly 'runny' and will gently run off your protected bit and onto the boot carpet - it's the law.


BenB - 23/6/08 at 09:22 PM

We still talking about the sperm count???


Jasper - 24/6/08 at 07:43 AM

Have you thought about using one of those slim powered subs, I've fitted one in the rear side pocket on my BMW, completely hidden and sounds great.