ptcary Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 I'm sure I've seen this here on SMD but can't find a pic, but should a layer of fiberglass matte/resin be done on the whole a-pillar plastic before gluing the the wooden framework for the speakers to it? Is that done to strengthen the plastic panel itself, or maybe it was to seal it off when done to make the mid sound better? Any ideas? 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...
ptcary Posted June 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 (edited) Ok, it WAS the Hoopty, here are pics....no matte, just resin and wrapped in cloth??? What does this do? Edited June 4, 2008 by ptcary 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...
checkmate kstms Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 i may be wrong but i've done that technique in the past for a foundation. resin adhered better to it that way when glassing the pods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptcary Posted June 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 i may be wrong but i've done that technique in the past for a foundation. resin adhered better to it that way when glassing the pods. Thanks, and that cloth has to be spray glued to the plastic panel before it gets resin? 3M adhesive spray or something similar? **I'm getting ready to try my first a-pillar pods for a mid and tweet and might as well do 'em the right way! 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...
checkmate kstms Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 Thanks, and that cloth has to be spray glued to the plastic panel before it gets resin? 3M adhesive spray or something similar?**I'm getting ready to try my first a-pillar pods for a mid and tweet and might as well do 'em the right way! you could 3m it, but if you rough the pillars up with some 80 grit sand paper, and stretch the fleece or other cloth your using tightly over it. saturate it with resin and the resin should go right through the cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptcary Posted June 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 you could 3m it, but if you rough the pillars up with some 80 grit sand paper, and stretch the fleece or other cloth your using tightly over it. saturate it with resin and the resin should go right through the cloth. Thanks again, so the resin will soak through the cloth, and adhere to the sanded plastic pillar on it's own. Ok, that'll work for me! 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...
LSN2meBoom916 Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 It's actually the same as doing a set of kicks...so you're prolly gonna wanna 'swiss cheese' the OEM panel...drill lottsa 1/4' holes prior to adding resin/material...or b4 you just resin it...the holes will allow the resin to seep tru the part and "around back" of that part and hold it more securely/bond the new material to the oem panel better. This will also strengthen the base/oem panel and minimize warpage...if you do it right. tonns of pics of this method in the fiberglass section...just look in a build for any set of kicks that utilizes the oem kick panel. 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...
meade916 Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 Ok, it WAS the Hoopty, here are pics....no matte, just resin and wrapped in cloth???What does this do? better go look at the pics again. That was just the BASE of the pillars. There is grill cloth and then fiberglass mat on the actual formed product. All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptcary Posted June 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 (edited) better go look at the pics again. That was just the BASE of the pillars. There is grill cloth and then fiberglass mat on the actual formed product. Steve! Come back....Now you got me confused. I'm talking about just the base, not the end product ....did you add grill cloth and matte over the top of that white fleece/cloth that is on the pillar plastic? Looks like you just glued the white fabric to the pillar, then resin it, then built the woodwork, then stretch fabric over it all, resin/matte, bondo, sand??? Edited June 4, 2008 by ptcary 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...
ptcary Posted June 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 Ok, I did not scroll down far enough, lookin at this pic, Steve must have glassed over the 'base' as well. 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...
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