My Box Builds

[HatersGonnaHate]

Pretty much... Biggest difference is that the mdf soaks up more paint than fg, so seal all of the cut edges with bondo or something similar

[carshateme]

Yeah, True. Thanks for the tips

Another box for 2 DC level 4 12" will be added shortly. Wish me luck on the carpeting.

[carshateme]

Here's the box done, waiting for the carpet to come in

[GiAnT4LYFE]

Do this:

1. Sand surface smooth with no deep scratches (use filer if needed)

2. Prime 2-3 coats sanding with 320 grit between

3. Spray Color coat, use light coats many layers sand at the last coat with 400 grit and spray one more layer and sand with 600 grit or 1000 grit

4. Now spray clear coats several thin layers and sand after 5-10 coats with 600 1000 and 2000.

5. Then Buff with rubbing compound, then swirl compound (maybe one or another) and later after a couple week cure you can use car polish or a jewelers rouge...

Use quality spray paint.

Spray on thin layers at a time. 8-12" away from the surface.

And follow the directions on the materials you're using. If it says to let cure for 4 hours, let it cure for that time, if not more.

End result:

Winning.

Not my piece of wood, but this started as MDF and ended up looking like a mirror surface just by following the steps above.

That finish on that is amazing, and has given me s great idea for my 4th order.

[HatersGonnaHate]

Get yourself a scrap piece of wood and practice on that so you know that you can get it done. It'll probably take you about a month to get that kind of finish on the entire box lol.

[HunterJohnson]

what looks good takes time. Or you can resin/bondo the outside of your box sand until 100% smooth then prime sand prime sane paint paint clear

[carshateme]

Dc box is done.

[kingsuv]

Would have been nice to paint da port black before joo carpet.

Details son, Details

[carshateme]

Guy didn't want the port painted.

But I do realize what you're saying.

About the painting...can I use regular out of the gallon bucket and not spray paint...because I see hater said something about spray paint, iirc

[kingsuv]

I use an enamal and roll it on after that I can use a spray to add a accent color like flexstone or whatever. I use a small foam roller to get a nice application. IMO a bare wood port just sucks. Even if it a white, it gives it a more professional finish. Also think about a double baffle so you can flush mount the subs. It doesn't cost much if any more then a single but the end result is a far better finish for the customer. You never know when someone else sees your work and has a big bank roll to spend with you because they have seen your quality work .