More progress. Over the long weekend I fiberglassed the top piece. I didn't take any photos because as you know FG is messy and I didn't want to ruin the camera. It was also hot and I was working fast so here are the steps in writing with no pictures.
1) mask off amp and sub trim ring so they don't stick. Add some car wax to the tape to help with releasing the mold later (not sure if this helps but whatever). Also mask off the entire subwoofer mounting area...you do NOT want to get resin on the part that the sub mounts to...I've made that mistake before.
2) staple fleece over entire amp rack (somewhat loosely to begin with)
3) insert amp and sub trim ring and re-stape outer edge so everything is tight.
4) cut holes for processor and crossover and wrap fleece around edge (this is always a b**** - I should have planned another way to do it)
4) Add a generous coat of fg resin to the fleece and let cure
5) Remove amp and sub trim rings and fiberglass remaining fleece below and let cure
That brings me to this evening...
I sanded down the resin as best I could and cut out the sub holes.
I added a fresh layer of masking tape because, again, you do NOT want anything to get on those rims. Even bondo will be a b**** to get off.
I whipped up a batch of bondo mixed with rubbing alcohal to thin it down. I first tried 50/50 but had to add alot more bondo to get the consistancy I wanted. I'd say the final mix was about 75% bondo 25% alcohal.
Then I painted the bondo on with a brush. I will have to do a few more coats but this is much easier than trying to coat it evenly with a spreader.
Up next, more sanding and more bondo.
