tacomaguy1 Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 lots of primer, mdf soaks up paint. Like 5 layers Quote Team Flex Issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnockinthaStreetzof608 Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Mdf sucks to paint. The best way to get a good finish is to coat the box with fiberglass resin and then sand it smooth. Then just paint it like you would anything else this Quote CAR -2005 Ford Mustang (Legand Lime) H/U -Pioneer avh 3200dvd Amps 2 AQ 3500d.1s strapped 1ohm daily .25burps 1Sundown Audio 100.4 1 Sundown Audio 125.2 Subs 4 AQ HDC'4s 12's Mids and highs 4 Sundown Neo Pro 8s 2 AQ Super Tweeters Electronical Mechman 270 unit 1 D3400 2 D3100's WALLED! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterJohnson Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Just painted mine. Besides the physical ugliness of the box. Just painting you're gonna want to sand that bitch till it's exactly how you want it bc paint shows all the flaws. Then you're going to bondo the exposed absorbent edges and sand those. Primer it and sand again and primer one last time sand a last time then paint then bitch it's not too much work. I did mine in a 5 hr shift Quote Scion tC SQ BuildiPad mini, lots of fabrication, daily drivenFord Explorer C Pillar Wall Build Just a cheap car to destroy with bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crandis16 Posted May 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Also a router bit to the inside of the port to sort of round it over and sanding the inside of the baffle where the sub mounts to a round over would give better airflow. I plan on just putting a 45 degree angle peice in there, how I plan on making a 45 degree angle with the tools that I have is the first step Quote My Red zx2 Build Log My Black zx2 Build Log My Red zx2 UBL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crandis16 Posted May 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 All of the above is sound advice. But you'd have been better off painting your port before assembling the box. Not a big deal tho, just wouldve been easier to get it done nicely. I only glued the port walls together. I didn't glue anything else for the sole purpose of being able to take out the port and paint it seperate to the interior of the box Quote My Red zx2 Build Log My Black zx2 Build Log My Red zx2 UBL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crandis16 Posted May 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Whoa...you're gonna need more than paint bro. First boxes are always a big learning experience. Seriously though, sand it all smooth to make the edges flush, it's worth the effort. Then prime it A LOT and smooth that with some 100grit before paint. how about using a wood filler to make the edges flush? I just got this stuff in today so I'll see how it goes when I start it tomorrow. I'm too tired tonight because this was my first full time week of the summer lol Quote My Red zx2 Build Log My Black zx2 Build Log My Red zx2 UBL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBetterMethod Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 You're better off using an electric sander. And you'll be surprised at how well mdf sands. Hit it with 40 grit and you'll be able to get the edges flush in an hour. Go over the rough parts with 80-100 grit, and your good. If you have gaps or cracks, fill them with filler, and sand that. Several hours of work is worth it when you end up with a good looking box. Just keep at it until you're happy with what you've got. And post pics when you're done! Quote 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon Pioneer 9400BH Fi Q 15, SAZ1500dV3 The first build>>> http://www.stevemead...-outback-build/ 140.9 @ 36hz Sealed on dash! REBUILT!!! 2 Fi Q 15s, 2 SAZ1500dv3 146.9 @ 39hz dBDRA certified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camm413 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 high build primer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshman6969 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 (edited) primer, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, primer, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, primer, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND,primer, SAND, SAND, primer, SAND, color coat, SAND, SAND, another coat, should be good by now, if not MOAR, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND, SAND i think i might have gotten my point across, no? Edited May 12, 2012 by Freshman6969 Quote Legal TL scores145.6 on the dash sealed up in the low 40hz area with the port out145.5 on the dash sealed up @30hz with the port inless then 1k clamped on a 3.5k! Why would you EVER WANT flex?huh?...flex is what can make the lows lower and more air being pushed correct? My FeedbackJeep-BuildlogPT LOSER buildlog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatersGonnaHate Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 What was step 3? I got confused on that one. Lulz. That is the correct way to do it though. Quote My name is AdamThis is my Civic Build.7" Samsung Tab 2Kenwood KDC-X896Clarion EQS746Sundown X-15DC 3.5k @2ohmHatersGonnaHate's 02 Civic UBLELD Bypass for Honda Civic/Accord/FitDon's Jeep Grand Cherokee Rebuild N8ball2013 - i think you'd stick your dick in a blender if it told you it was 40 wtih two kids your age. lol srp365 - If posting were picking up bitches, I'd be going home single tonight looks like tony montana sneezed in your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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