Fiberglass door pod 2.....pics
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Platinum Member Username: BestmankindHttp://www.rdaudio.net... Post Number: 19305 Registered: Oct-05 | continued from https://www.ecoustics.com/electronics/forum/car-audio/459973.html alright got alot done today. so here it goes. pictures and descriptions. lol. first i laid out all the stuff i am going to be using.  polyester fleece i bought from the fabric store. it works great with polyester resin.  now i position the mdf ring in place using bars and hot glue gun. the hot glue gun works great in this situation. since the floor of the pod isn't perfect flat, the hot glue will ooze in to the gaps.  now i wrap the fleece over the ring. i use spray glue on the backside of the pod and stick the fleece on it. then i pull it tight and spray glue on the other side to hold it in place.   finally i mix up some resin and start applying to the fleece. i only apply up to the edges. i don't want to resin the back side. once it cures, i will cut the excess fabric out with a knife.   i still need to sand it and apply some duraglass and body filler to make it as perfect as possible. alots of sanding to do. once that is all done, i will wrap it with black vinyl to match the rest of the door panel. stay tuned for part 3....... |
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Gold Member Username: JakeyplaysbassClarion Hert... Post Number: 2459 Registered: Jul-05 | Nice Chadly. |
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Gold Member Username: BernymacCambodia Post Number: 3774 Registered: Sep-04 | nice Chad, the shape does indeed look perfect. Your learning very well. How much did the fleece take up? did it take up more than 12oz of resin each pod? |
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Platinum Member Username: BestmankindHttp://www.rdaudio.net... Post Number: 19308 Registered: Oct-05 | 12oz was perfect berny. i just went to the garage to check up on it and its already curing. still giving off heat so its not complete but its getting there. it is hard as a rock. lol. |
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Gold Member Username: BernymacCambodia Post Number: 3775 Registered: Sep-04 | Freakin lucky  . |
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Platinum Member Username: BestmankindHttp://www.rdaudio.net... Post Number: 19310 Registered: Oct-05 | yeah. lol. i think i can mount it tomorow to see how it sounds. the imaging is going to be sick. then sunday i'll take it out and we'll apply some body filler and all that good stuff. pizza on me again man. lol. |
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Gold Member Username: ZacdavisBeloit, Wi Post Number: 1608 Registered: Dec-03 |  Awesome This forum needs more threads like this one. |
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Platinum Member Username: BestmankindHttp://www.rdaudio.net... Post Number: 19311 Registered: Oct-05 | thanks zac. |
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Gold Member Username: Tatonka-[Team Audib... Post Number: 1522 Registered: Mar-07 | "This forum needs more threads like this one." I completely agree. Very nice work Chad! |
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Gold Member Username: BernymacCambodia Post Number: 3776 Registered: Sep-04 | "This forum needs more threads like this one." You will see more Zac, don't trip :D. |
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Gold Member Username: Loc_outSanta Ana, Ca Resonant Eng... Post Number: 1770 Registered: Feb-05 | Yep going to do my back door this weekend . Looking food Chad.... |
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Gold Member Username: BernymacCambodia Post Number: 3777 Registered: Sep-04 | lol really Gus? Is that why you plan on coming down on Sunday? If so awesome, make sure you bring the dremel. Email me if your serious so I know what we need, bc I don't want to run all over the town again. |
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Platinum Member Username: BestmankindHttp://www.rdaudio.net... Post Number: 19312 Registered: Oct-05 | that would be awesome gus. since i'll be done with most of it, we can work on your back door panel. |
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Gold Member Username: Stateprop486PA Post Number: 1103 Registered: Jan-08 | "Looking food Chad...." ^^lol but dang that pod is coming along and looking good chad. |
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Gold Member Username: FrkkevinResonant Engineering..., Fort Worth... Email Post Number: 4752 Registered: Nov-05 | the only negative i have is you should have beveled the rings so you did not have a harsh edge.. looking good tho |
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Gold Member Username: Th3pwn3rPost Number:... Post Number: 7279 Registered: Jul-06 | You always have something negative to say Kevin, haha. I remember what your kick pods looked like and nobody gave you sh1t  |
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Gold Member Username: FrkkevinResonant Engineering..., Fort Worth... Email Post Number: 4753 Registered: Nov-05 | the edges on my pods were rounded to make the edge smooth.. only thing i skipped on was sanding them completely so when the vinyl went on it looked kind of tacky.. was in a hurry to have them in for the show that weekend and well when you rush things they don't come out as well my pods were mediocre.. i half@ssed em and got what i put into them.. overall its a good learning experience.. take your time and do things right the first time.. never rush lol |
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Gold Member Username: Th3pwn3rPost Number:... Post Number: 7280 Registered: Jul-06 | He can fix the edge you're talking about with filler though. I guess he could have saved himself some time had they been beveled to begin with. |
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Platinum Member Username: BestmankindHttp://www.rdaudio.net... Post Number: 19313 Registered: Oct-05 | kevin its okay the edges are like that. the mid grill is 6 inches in diameter and goes right along the edge. so when the speaker is on, you won't even see the edge. i purpose made the speaker like that rather than flush mounting it so it will match the woofer that is mounted on the outside of the door panel as well. wait til you see the finished product. |
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Platinum Member Username: BestmankindHttp://www.rdaudio.net... Post Number: 19314 Registered: Oct-05 | btw thanks guys. |
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Gold Member Username: BernymacCambodia Post Number: 3778 Registered: Sep-04 | your up early as hell chad. how are the pods? do they feel sturdy as hell? You should put on the doors and take pictures. |
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Platinum Member Username: BestmankindHttp://www.rdaudio.net... Post Number: 19315 Registered: Oct-05 | i will tonight. i am getting ready for work now berny. lol. |
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Gold Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 8409 Registered: Jun-04 | looks good Chad |
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Gold Member Username: Denali_on_22sThe kids love my rhyme... Post Number: 4691 Registered: Feb-06 | Sweet job, dude. |
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Gold Member Username: Loc_outSanta Ana, Ca Resonant Eng... Post Number: 1771 Registered: Feb-05 | Berny, Chad i am just fuking with you guys. I'll do my back door Next month. What do you guys have plan for sunday? what time? |
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Silver Member Username: MesodummTri-City, Az Usa Post Number: 439 Registered: Apr-07 | Dang Chad You and Berny do some good work! can't wait to see finished product!!! I love working with fiberglass! You can make anything with it! What kind of tape was that you used it tape panel off?? I do a lot of pods I like the clear shiny tape the best, the resin doesn't stick to it at all! Here's a tip!! shhhhh!! don't tell anyone! ha ha ha The post office gives it for free you just go in tell them you need boxes and tape, or on there website you can order it. they think your going to be spending money shipping with them and it's all a write off to them. Also make sure to wear a mask when working with the resin's, I like the smell but it's not worth the health risk, went had me MRI's re-done 3 day's ago I got 2 nodules in my right lung and 1 in my liver, don't know if it's from chemicals or not so just be careful! |
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Platinum Member Username: BestmankindHttp://www.rdaudio.net... Post Number: 19316 Registered: Oct-05 | thanks man. also thanks for the tips. i'll remember that for next time. i think ima do a sub box and amp rack later. its fun working with fiberglass. |
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Platinum Member Username: BestmankindHttp://www.rdaudio.net... Post Number: 19317 Registered: Oct-05 | oh and we used 3m painter's tape. the one with the best stickiness. |
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Gold Member Username: FrkkevinResonant Engineering..., Fort Worth... Email Post Number: 4757 Registered: Nov-05 | chad, fiberglass is fun.. before you know it youll be making some oddball stuff lol |
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Platinum Member Username: BestmankindHttp://www.rdaudio.net... Post Number: 19332 Registered: Oct-05 | yeah it is. but its an expensive hobby. |
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Platinum Member Username: WingmanaliveA pic is worth 1000 posts!! Post Number: 14847 Registered: Jun-06 | And it's paying off well. |
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Silver Member Username: MesodummTri-City, Az Usa Post Number: 440 Registered: Apr-07 | You can get it cheaper if you by it by the 5 gallon container thats how I get it! |
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Gold Member Username: Big_edge_headMilwaukee, Wisconsin MY SUBS GET ... Post Number: 1647 Registered: Mar-07 | How much would that be? |
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Gold Member Username: Van_manBoston South, MA Post Number: 3662 Registered: Mar-06 | Those are looking too wicked. You sure you made those? lol. Nice Job. Your inspirering me to make some now.. But where to mount them. |
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Gold Member Username: •cam•BC Canada Post Number: 2184 Registered: Nov-06 | Dope, man. Finally you've posted with progress; not just talk. lol "Chad's door pods"... "I'm going to start some door pods sometime later." |
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Platinum Member Username: BestmankindHttp://www.rdaudio.net... Post Number: 19337 Registered: Oct-05 | what do you think guys? i think its a real good fit. just imagine the pod wrapped in black vinyl. it will look sweet.  |
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Gold Member Username: HdubbTeam Revolution Post Number: 3432 Registered: Nov-04 | i have a newb question for yA CHAD. since i know nothing of fiberglassing and what not, but how do you get the pod on the door permentantly? screw it from the inside? glue? |
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Gold Member Username: Van_manBoston South, MA Post Number: 3666 Registered: Mar-06 | what drivers are U using? |
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Gold Member Username: Big_edge_headMilwaukee, Wisconsin MY SUBS GET ... Post Number: 1649 Registered: Mar-07 | That is gunna look BADASS Chad. I cant wait to see the end result. |
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Platinum Member Username: BestmankindHttp://www.rdaudio.net... Post Number: 19338 Registered: Oct-05 | hunter, i have pre-drilled 3 holes. one for the cable and the other 2 for the bolts. it will bolt on to the panel. also i will put a 2 sided tape along side the bottom where it meets the pockets on my panel. that will hold it in place. marc, i have a mmats 3 way. the pod is for the mid. the woofer will go on my stock location and the tweeters will go on my sail. staven, i can't wait either. lol. it looks sick. the picture doesn't do it justice. lol. |
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Gold Member Username: •cam•BC Canada Post Number: 2194 Registered: Nov-06 | Lookin' forward to seeing it done, man. |
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Platinum Member Username: BestmankindHttp://www.rdaudio.net... Post Number: 19340 Registered: Oct-05 | yeah me too. i am done for now until i get to berny's on sunday. then we gonna use body filler to smooth everything out so i can cover it with vinyl. in the meantime, i am dying to hear how it sounds so ima just mount it as is tomorow night. that way i can listen to it until the weekend. by sunday or monday, i will have it all done. in fact gonna go buy some vinyl this weekend. |
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Silver Member Username: BonhamdNorthern, Michigan USA Post Number: 505 Registered: Nov-07 | looks great chad |
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Platinum Member Username: BestmankindHttp://www.rdaudio.net... Post Number: 19342 Registered: Oct-05 | thanks daniel. |
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Platinum Member Username: Rovin4 10 Pioneer... Post Number: 13341 Registered: Jul-05 | ........ |
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Gold Member Username: BernymacCambodia Post Number: 3781 Registered: Sep-04 | getting this thing done pretty quick |
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Gold Member Username: Safe_crackerChicago, IL US Post Number: 4273 Registered: Jan-06 | Hey Chad what drivers are going in there 5 1/4's? It looks kinda shallow to me.. Polo. |
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Platinum Member Username: BestmankindHttp://www.rdaudio.net... Post Number: 19343 Registered: Oct-05 | yeah. its not that shallow polo. before i wrap it, i put the speaker in there to see. plenty of clearence. its a lot deeper than it appears in the picture. |
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Silver Member Username: Wolf_houndPhoenix, AZ Post Number: 585 Registered: Sep-05 | looking good guys. |
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Gold Member Username: Safe_crackerChicago, IL US Post Number: 4276 Registered: Jan-06 | Must be nice having warm temps to do all this! To cold here or I would have had everything done, sucks...Polo. |
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Gold Member Username: Loc_outSanta Ana, Ca Resonant Eng... Post Number: 1774 Registered: Feb-05 | Hey Chad those 3 way Mmasts are going to sound amazing. Polo it isn't that warm only like 80 |
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Platinum Member Username: BestmankindHttp://www.rdaudio.net... Post Number: 19348 Registered: Oct-05 | yea can't complain about the weather polo. lol. especially when the girls are starting walk around in short jean shorts. lol. |
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