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well i got some more resin today a gallon. So i got the other side covered in resin and started to glass the first side. Glassing went pretty smooth not to hard to do. i found out i need to use a little less hardner and also work with smaller batches of resin. when i first started with the fiberglass i mixed 16oz of resin and by the time i got to the last 40oz it started gelling up on me. so from there on out i made it in 8oz batches. The only issue i had with the glass was i kept getting some airbubbles and cant figure out how to stop getting them. Should i sand down the airrbubbles before i start the next layer? Also i am using fiberglass mat but i also have a fiberglass cloth which is smoother than the mat. Can i use the cloth also or just the mat?

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thanks guys i did a little test fitting today. Lets just say it fits like a glove one size to small.lol I still have to modifiy the seatbelt/trim pieces to make it fit. Also build the component speaker pods for the top corner of the cab.

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Your subs are gonna be right against the back seat like that? They will need a little room for excursion. It's looking good so far. The reason that you're getting the bubbles is for two possible reasons:you're mixing the resin too hot with the hardener, or you're not rolling the mat on. I use a metal roller that sort of drags and rolls at the same time.

Im not the one you want to try to troll. Just a fyi for you.

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no the seat wont be that far back when its finished that was just to show that they still go all the way back there will be at least a couple of inches between the seat and the sub at all times. no i am not using a roller yet which is why i havent done anymore fiberglassing since then. i have to order one since i cant find them locally. any suggestions on what type of roller?

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reefguy? as in saltwater reef? you have a tank

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I'll take a picture of mine. They have the rollers on the US composites website. I get my fiberglass stuff locally by a shop that sells materials for like big statue molds and stuff.

Heres a pic of my roller:

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Im not the one you want to try to troll. Just a fyi for you.

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damn thats a bad ass rig bro.......................

thanks man its still got a long way to go.

reefguy? as in saltwater reef? you have a tank

yea not much just a little one for now.

I'll take a picture of mine. They have the rollers on the US composites website. I get my fiberglass stuff locally by a shop that sells materials for like big statue molds and stuff.

Heres a pic of my roller:

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thanks ill have to order one. i live in the middle of no where and people round here just dont know what the fuck im talkin bout. they look at me with blank stares.lol

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