Another post... Building kick panels :(
 

I'm getting ready to build my very first set of kick panels this weekend... I have never fiberglassed before either. I have a few questions:

1. What size ring should I use for the base (for 6.5 comps)?
2. How deep do you typically go?
3. Im gonna saran wrap the existing panels to use them as a guide... this an ok method?
4. Last... any tips or tricks for fiberglassing? Or anything in general?

Thanks guys.. sorry for all the posts

Here are some pics:

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...r/DSC00859.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...r/DSC00856.jpg

RE: Another post... Building kick panels :(
 

Just take the panels out, cover them in foil tape. Then do 1 layer of glass and resin to make a mould of it, then build off that.

RE: Another post... Building kick panels :(
 

You should have cutout sizes for your speakers in the manual that came with them....

Resin will melt the saran wrap, use good ol' aluminum foil for your mold...Then just mount your rings, fleece over it, and go to town...

RE: Another post... Building kick panels :(
 

I bought the glass cloth sheets.... will these work like the fleece you mention? Also how thick mdf for the rings?

thanks

RE: Another post... Building kick panels :(
 

go to www.fiberglassforums.com and read read read. or just wait for me to finish mine and I will write up a tutorial.

RE: Another post... Building kick panels :(
 

I would just check out the site ;)heheh

RE: Another post... Building kick panels :(
 

Fiberglassing is easy to do, one thing though is all the sanding and body work after doing it takes a while to get it to be nice!!!

RE: Another post... Building kick panels :(
 

On a first gen?

RE: Another post... Building kick panels :(
 

yep yep. it wont be anytime soon though. You are better off going to that site and reading the "how to" section.

RE: Another post... Building kick panels :(
 

How much would a reputable shop charge for kick pods? I am starting to think twice about this...