Disclaimer: I take no responsibility for you ruining your car.
I had originally planned to make one post after I was finished, but decided doing it as I go in diary format would be easier on my fingers ;p
Goals:
- Keep spare.
- Keep as much cargo area as possible.
- Make it pseudo-stealth. Obviously aftermarket but as OEM looking as possible.
- Make 12" sub box removable to maximize flexibility.
8/28/2006
Decide to mount sub in back passenger corner. Back driver corner will have fiber amp rack. Wiped down area with moist cloth.
Material:
- 1 gallon cheap resin
- Fiberglass chop mat
- Fiberglass weave mat
- Brush/container you don't mind throwing away
I picked up the resin and fiber from westmarine.com. They're not special, they just happen to be 10 minutes from me. You'll find similar products at any boating shop.
And yea, I know those masks are for particulates and not vapors. I put it on to make the woman feel better. In reality, get a good respirator or don't bother. I did feel high for a few hours after I finished though. Wee.
Masked off area. This is arguably the most important step. If the resin gets on your carpet, kiss it goodbye.
Take.
Your.
Time.
Normally I would have used tape first and covered it with tin foil to catch any spots I missed. However, I found that the vinyl protectant I applied weeks ago left the tape with nothing to stick to... so, I reversed it. It's better to have foil on top, as it's easier to get off the glass. But, that's life. After I was satisfied with the masking, I threw down an old blanket to cover the rest of the area I'd be working in. Resin/fiber drips and sticks to everything. Beware.
Cut the matting into 3x8" strips to make manipulation easier. Mix resin with hardener according to instructions, start to place strips, and paint the resin on. No pic ;p
Arrange the glass over an area larger than you plan on using. You can always cut away later, but putting on is a pain.
Another angle. Let it dry overnight.
More tomorrow!