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looks like not enough clearance between sub and port otherwise nice as install

The BTL's don't have a pole vent so no need to have a minimal amount of clearance between the magnet/motor and the port wall.

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Any more updates on this Tej?...I've been slowly making my way around the site to everyones builds and found yours hiding here :lol: Looks great and I bet that bish will be LOUD when you get done...

A half-wit gave you a piece of his mind, and you held on to it.

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Any more updates on this Tej?...I've been slowly making my way around the site to everyones builds and found yours hiding here :lol: Looks great and I bet that bish will be LOUD when you get done...

Thanks!

I'm in the process of some painting, but my camera broke on me in the middle of working. Then I had some problems with the primer I used, so I'm going to be sanding things down and redoing them, so I'll be able to just take the pics again. I have a gokart and a boat I'm trying to sell, so all proceeds should go towards the electrical upgrades.

Please anyone with any advice on the electrical upgrades post here, or in my other thread: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=18861

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Okay, I'm getting ready to sand this layer of primer just slightly and put on the 3rd coat.

A few progress pics while I'm waiting for it to dry:

I put a layer of resin and then smoothed that over with a layer of bondo so the paint wouldn't just absorb into the mdf. I really want a nice glossy shine.

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After sanding it down real smooth with some 220 I hit it with a few coats of primer (I know I need to clean that carport out, but I dont' want to stir dust up in the air to get in the paint- and it's open faced too :( )

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And that's where it stands now. I'm about to buff it up a bit and hit it with the 3rd *edit can (yes it's can primer). I can get right about 2 thin coats per can, so about 5-6 layers. I'll probably wet sand that tonight or tomarrow afternoon and spray the layer of white on it in a covered garage. I wish I had a paint booth, but I want to see how it'll turn out. Then probably Tuesday I'll see if I can't get the detail stuff painted on and by wed. or so it'll be in the car (hopefully).

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After some wetsanding (600 grits the highest anyone around my has in stock, so that's what it'll have to be).

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Just a little left to do, but it's getting very nice. My wife seems to think it'll look better w/out a design painted in it like I was going to do, I think I'll try that first and get you guys opinions. Hopefully done tomarrow!

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COOL looks like it gets pretty loud.

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Looks great bro...but you're going through wayyyyyy to much work on that primer...I would've stopped blocking it at 320 grit...spray your basecoat...then the clear coat...let it sit for a few days...THEN wetsand the clear with 1200, 1500, 2000...and after that cut and buff...

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Looks great bro...but you're going through wayyyyyy to much work on that primer...I would've stopped blocking it at 320 grit...spray your basecoat...then the clear coat...let it sit for a few days...THEN wetsand the clear with 1200, 1500, 2000...and after that cut and buff...

That's the problem right there, it'll be a while till anyone gets 1500+ grit nearby (at least the places I've asked). I got a single stage paint just for ease- I figured I'd spend more time in prep before the color. Next time I think I'll ask for help first though, this is my first time. I thought this seemed like it should be easier :lol:

Would I benefit from wetsanding my final coat with a 1500-2000 on a single stage like that before cut/buffing? Any advice on a good product for the final step? Thanks for the advice- maybe it'll make my next project a lot more easy (hopefully the hood on my wifes car).

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