ptcary Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Ok, I just finished fiberglassing the inside of my wall/sub enclosure, and will be starting on my first set of pillar pods in the next couple of weeks. So I understand the making of the frame for a 4" component set, and how to stretch the material and paint it with resin. Questions: Whats best for gluing/attaching the stretched material to the plastic pillar, and the wood ring? Do you guys use matte/cloth strips in your pillar pods, or just resin, then go over it with body filler? What about that body filler that has fiberglass in it? Should I stay away from that? Thanks, I'm learning as I go! PTCary 2003 SMD PT Cruiser 2011 Honda CBR 250R 2010 Mazda 3i Sport MY BUILD LOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torres Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 use CA glue, or a staple gun of some sort. some people use hot glue and it works, but depends on the application i guess. i'd recommend using the matting to add strength to the pod itself. at least 3 layers or so. the filler is just to help smooth it out, not really add any structural integrity. stay away from the filler with the glass in it when you're ready to sand it down to smooth it out. i find that it's harder to sand than if you use 'gold' filler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charger Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Hot glue gun to hold the rings in place. Hot glue will also hold the material in place fine. No need for staples. Resin it and let it dry. Very fine cloth matting ontop of the stretched material to give it strength. It's very easy to work with. Don't add too much at once or it'll sag. Once you can't flex the large areas of the pod it's time to add as much filler as you need to fill low points and generally smooth the lot out. Good luck! Previous 150+ daily rides: Volvo 240 wagon 2 x DD Audio 9915s walled, Isuzu Trooper 6 x DD Audio 3515s walled clamshell, Lexus LX470 2 x Kicked Solo X 18s, Lexus LS400 4 x American Bass HD18 walled SMD - System of The Month August 2008 My Youtube Videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundpounder2k2 Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 (edited) DO NOT use hot glue.....anywhere .............where it will come in contact with the resin.... use CA................just so happens...i sell ca glue... Edited May 6, 2008 by groundpounder2k2 My MainMan,My lil Man,Dude,Bubb....My son Memphis @ 3years OldShow'em that car son.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSN2meBoom916 Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 DO NOT use hot glue.....anywhere .............where it will come in contact with the resin....use CA................just so happens...i sell ca glue... Not to hate on the master hisself or nuthin....but why not use hot glue? I used it on my pods to mount the rings and dowels and it worked perfectly. I have heard that spray adhesive will re-liquify when resin hits it and w/ever it's holding will let go...but I have beeeen doing it that way and not had any issues with the 3m 70 or 77 either...so..... I dunno. I REALLY wanna try some CA Glue just to see the diff but I dunno.... if it's just "a luxury"...I generally get by just fine making things as hard on myself (haha hard on) as possible (one power outlet, mediocre tools, ZERO work space, etc) but I kinda pride myself on being able to get er done that way,and if I ever CAN aford/have the luxury I guess I couldnt turn it down. COOGLE SAID:"bro thats how we got where we are... buy making messes ...... i still learn all the time you just gota be willing to ruck up some shit" "In order to attain the impossible, one must attempt the absurd." ~ Miguel de Unamuno"One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men, but no machine can do the work of one extraordinary man" -Elbert Hubbard"A proud man can learn humility...but he will be proud of that too" ~I forget who.I'm far from perfect and I know it better than anyone, but I hope to be good at what I do, when I do it...Installs I've done:My Integra: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=3161The Lexus : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=1535Law's Maxima: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...ic=5568&hl=Jeff's 2500HD: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...ic=5382&hl=Acura RSX-S: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=3142Z-32 300zx: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=34602004 Civic 4dr: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=8190Trunk/Corner Box: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...c=16036&hl=1969 Chevy C-10: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...c=20319&hl=Seat-Back AMP-RACK How-to: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...ic=9428&hl=Bunch of subs still for salehttp://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...l=lsn2meboom916"It's game night...we're playin......sex."~Quagmire"When disneyland started it was powered completely by orphan children running on treadmills to generate e-lectrissty…and today, them children are New York Yankees". ~Dale Gribble"Fill it with ice...then pour it up to the top of the ice...& Shut da Fu** up!" ~Urs truly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbaker15 Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 why dosnt someone make a simple how to thread of this, i would love to learn how to do pillar pods. Team Deadly Hertz 1997 GMC 1500 Update.... System is gone Motor is fucked Truck is down and out for a while Myspace YOUTUBE My Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MegaloManiac Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 why dosnt someone make a simple how to thread of this, i would love to learn how to do pillar pods. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=1824 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbaker15 Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 wow, maybe i just didnt look hard enough, my bad Team Deadly Hertz 1997 GMC 1500 Update.... System is gone Motor is fucked Truck is down and out for a while Myspace YOUTUBE My Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torres Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 timmy's section is one BIG how-to. people just need to look over there. and depending on the application, staples a way better choice than hot glue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickedToys1 Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 i wouldn't use staples because if they are too long they will poke out or if they are too short they won't hold good enough when your are stretching the material. oh and here are mine Passenger Side Driver Side And this is passenger side looking from the front. http://www.DCSOUNDLAB.com/01 Chevy Silverado X-CabPioneer 4900 in Dash3 Stinger 2150'sIraggi 260 amp Alt.1/0 Stinger Wiring(2) DC lvl 5 18's(2) Hifonics Cyclops10 cu box tuned to 27hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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