Tahoe Dmo Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 So as the title says, I'm fiberglassing my a pillars in my Tahoe. I'm adding a 4" and a tweeter in each one. I've watched several things on fiberglassing a pillars and it seems everybody cuts a hole in the pillars under the speaker pods they add. Is this necessary? I'd add pictures but I haven't figured out how to do that yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcbrassard Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 So as the title says, I'm fiberglassing my a pillars in my Tahoe. I'm adding a 4" and a tweeter in each one. I've watched several things on fiberglassing a pillars and it seems everybody cuts a hole in the pillars under the speaker pods they add. Is this necessary? I'd add pictures but I haven't figured out how to do that yet. Its either to make room for the back of the speaker (magnet) or to not seal the driver up in too small of a space. Or help control back wave with deadener and acoustic foam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahoe Dmo Posted September 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Oh okay. Kind of what I figured. What's the best way to cut a plastic pillar like that? I don't wanna cut on it and it break or shatter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsneon98 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 holesaw Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/152954-1998-plymouth-neon-updates/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 your glassing? or just cutting a hole for a tweet? SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcbrassard Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 op said 4" mid and a tweeter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlight_65 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Hole saw as stated above for the tweets, rotary tool with a spiral bit for the back and your speaker rings. My builds: my caddy my 'hoe friends impala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahoe Dmo Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Okay guys, I've gotten a bit further and am in need of more assistance. Surprisingly, there is very little on the Internet about fiberglassing a-pillars. But anyway, I've applied the resin to the fabric that I covered it with and let it dry and after that, I laid some mat down. Now do I need to sand it and put another layer of mat down or just go ahead with another layer of mat without sanding? Is two layers of mat even needed? Or should I just apply the milkshake now or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsneon98 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Okay guys, I've gotten a bit further and am in need of more assistance. Surprisingly, there is very little on the Internet about fiberglassing a-pillars. But anyway, I've applied the resin to the fabric that I covered it with and let it dry and after that, I laid some mat down. Now do I need to sand it and put another layer of mat down or just go ahead with another layer of mat without sanding? Is two layers of mat even needed? Or should I just apply the milkshake now or what? The more sanding and glassing you do now the less "milkshake" you need later So there's really no set amount of how much, its all about how its already been laid out (pictures would help greatly) and you need to sand in between layers unless you want delamination. Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/152954-1998-plymouth-neon-updates/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahoe Dmo Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Okay. Good to know. I'd gladly add pictures if I could figure out how (sorry I'm still new). I can't for the life of me find a way to add them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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