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So im building my first glass enclosure and im jw what kind of resin, weight of the mat, brands to use, things to stay away from...etc.... people have used for their setup. i just need to know what the best would be to use for my system so i t doesnt fall apart on me lol

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I aggree with using bondo resin and cheep fleese. Works well for me

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the bondo resin is ok to use, tho b-440 is nicer imo. but i will NEVER use bondo mat again. compare it to the mat from US composites and it's just plain crap. it's 'fuzzy' as all get out, and the layers dont like to separate.

http://www.shopmaninc.com/mat.html

this stuff is much much nicer. i have like a lifetime supply in my garage lol

 

 

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Get white fleece so you can see how thick you put the resin on.The darker the resin the better,don't be shy.Alot of people use paint brush's to apply I don't. I like to use my hand so I can play with it more, and rub it in better.Just double up your gloves.and good luck.

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Elmers is a good resin to use if your a beginner it will give you more work time and be more forgiving if you heavy handed with the hardener.

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Don't use fleece. Use Ponte. No more suggestions of fleece from here on out.

Bondo brand resin and mat is supposedly pretty poor quality stuff, but for the one time project, and for a beginner, you wont notice a difference. You might have a little extra work for yourself in the end, (sanding wise) but that's exactly what a beginner needs to be honest.

If you plan on doing alot of glass work, put your money into quality supplies. If you're doing a small box, or some kickpanels and that's probably the end of your fiberglass experience, I wouldn't waste my money.

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okay thanks, what about the oz. mat to use. Should i go with a lighter weight and do more layers or get something more hefty and do a few less layers

I prefer to use lighter mat or cloth and do more layers...it lays down better, less bubbles, of course you lose time when you have to add extra layers but I don't personally mind.

Vehicle: 1997 S10 Blazer 4dr 4X4

Exterior: Rear End Bagged, Black Grill, Lifted 2"

Amplifiers: Rockford Fosgate T8004 & T10001bd

Batteries: 2 Stinger SPV35, Kinetik HC2400

Electrical: Big 3, DC Power 290amp Alternator w/ MLA at 15.5v

Enclosure: 4.2 ft³ @ 33Hz 84sq.in. of port (20sq.in. per cube)

Headunit: Eclipse CD3200 w/ 80G iPod

Mids/Highs: Rockford T152s (a-pillars), Rockford T162s (doors)

Subwoofers: 1 15" Fi BL Fully Loaded

Wire: All 1/0g Kicker Hyperflex

My YouTube Videos

My Fiberglass A-Pillar Build

My "Seamless" Looking Box Build

My DD1508 T-Line Bandpass Build "Seamless" w/ Acrylic Windows (for '05 TrailBlazer)

My Stealth 8" Fiberglass Build (for '05 TrailBlazer)

My Build For A Friend's '08 Cobalt 15" BL Sealed Off From The Trunk

My feedback/references...

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