nila1990 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 I am wanting to Vinyl wrap my subwoofer box. i have a good idea on how to do it. But i am not sure what type of vinyl to get. is it just regular Vinyl? or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
askmeaboutmy6.5s Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 as in fabric vinyl? or sticker vinyl? it depends on the finish of the box before you wrap. if you fill all screw holes/imperfections it should come out smooth.if that is done then for fabric type vinyl youll just need glue(i use weldwood) and the vinyl fabric. they also sell many types for different purposes. they have some with a foam backing if you want it slightly padded, or just plain vinylif you mean the sticker type of vinyl(like wrapping the exterior of a car) then it would most likely stick fine to a barewood box(with holes filled) however id reccomend atleast a few layers of primer, maybe even a few gloss coats over that. that type of vinyl likes smooth as glass finishes Follow Seth Sharer Designs on Facebook for more frequent updates! New build coming soon! 20 6.5s wall on two massive drago 5ks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nila1990 Posted November 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 So it needs to be smooth. And the type of vinyl does not matter? This is what im looking at http://m.ebay.com/itm/72-x-60-Matte-Flat-Black-Vinyl-Film-Wrap-Sticker-Decal-Bubble-Free-Air-Release-/281797213908?nav=SEARCH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
askmeaboutmy6.5s Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 i think that would work fine, depending how long the adhesive will last/stick. ive never used that type of wrap. but yes it will need a relatively smooth surface. why not just paint? or my favorite plasti dip Follow Seth Sharer Designs on Facebook for more frequent updates! New build coming soon! 20 6.5s wall on two massive drago 5ks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorCityFats13 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 painting has the pros of touching up if something nicks the box..... vinyl "faux leather" will have a better look and feel and have some give to damage but cost will be higher since it starts around $10 a yard and is only on a 54" tall roll... I have several external/internal items done in 4d carbon fiber and its holding up perfect with the michigan weather... i cant attest to how the sticker glue adheres to a porous material since I have only done it on smooth surfaces IE painted and smooth plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nila1990 Posted November 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Thanks guys on the good Response. It means a lot this is the box that i am wanting to be wrapped. Also i live in Georgia (Athens) if there is anyone around here that knows how to do this it would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
askmeaboutmy6.5s Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 id suggest finding a good fabric to wrap with and some weld wood. both of these boxes is felt from the craft store, 70 inches wide by however long you need. about 5 bucks for 3 ft long this one was 13 dollars(2.5 yards) and about 2 ft left over this one was about 15(3 yards) with about 4 inches left over then the red is velvet i think 7 a yard.truck box was half yard other box was 1 yard so about 20-25 in material, and 10 bucks in a can of weld wood. they both came out really nice! good luck with whatever you decide to go with, however mdf does not like to take primer or paint very well. will be lots of coats.and if you would vote me up for sotm thatd be great! gota get my 9 6.5 build finished Follow Seth Sharer Designs on Facebook for more frequent updates! New build coming soon! 20 6.5s wall on two massive drago 5ks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nila1990 Posted November 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Thanks man. I think i am going to go with the fabric i posted earlier. It looks good for a center console. might add a little padding not sure yet. thanks for the support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
askmeaboutmy6.5s Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 So it needs to be smooth. And the type of vinyl does not matter? This is what im looking at http://m.ebay.com/itm/72-x-60-Matte-Flat-Black-Vinyl-Film-Wrap-Sticker-Decal-Bubble-Free-Air-Release-/281797213908?nav=SEARCH is this what youre meaning? thats not fabric, its a plastic vinyl for car exteriors. im sure it would stick to straight mdf as long as the mdf is wiped down first (otherwise youre sticking it to dust) as for padding under it im not sure how well that would work. unless you got a padding thats smooth on one side Follow Seth Sharer Designs on Facebook for more frequent updates! New build coming soon! 20 6.5s wall on two massive drago 5ks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nila1990 Posted November 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 I am looking for something like this type of look. Also on the wedge part of box. the part is sloped do i need to put a grove in the wood to hide seams or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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