Working on some door pods (first gen)
#31
RE: Working on some door pods (first gen)
ORIGINAL: Blazin_Jason
After doing so I was looking on s10forum (Zygoats favourite)
After doing so I was looking on s10forum (Zygoats favourite)
ne way. lets see some pics!
#32
RE: Working on some door pods (first gen)
ORIGINAL: neo71665
Too late now but fleece aint the best stuff to use, it it soaks up too much resin, makes most guys not use enough layers of glass cause they think its stronger that it really is. Three to 4 layers aint really enough and will crack if bumped too hard with a careless foot, your gonna want to add another 3-4.
Spandex or even an old t-shrit work better for a backing, stays thinner with the right amount of layers of glass. Also using this if it doesn't look thick enough it aint.
Too late now but fleece aint the best stuff to use, it it soaks up too much resin, makes most guys not use enough layers of glass cause they think its stronger that it really is. Three to 4 layers aint really enough and will crack if bumped too hard with a careless foot, your gonna want to add another 3-4.
Spandex or even an old t-shrit work better for a backing, stays thinner with the right amount of layers of glass. Also using this if it doesn't look thick enough it aint.
#33
RE: Working on some door pods (first gen)
Fleece because it soaks up so much resin and is thicker gives guys a false sense of structure. Its weaker than you think. I started out using it but like I said it can be done and done right but will be thicker and add more weight than using spandex (what I prefer) or a t-shirt. I've never tried pantyhose. I still wouldn't turn anything out with less than 8 layers of glass. As far as covering, most of the stuff I've done has been paint ready when I'm done with it so covering shouldn't be a problem.
The local shops around here use fleece cause they can turn a product out faster with it and as long as it lasts till the warrenty runs out they don't care. If you see them building something for a personal ride or for comp use its a whole 'nother story.
The local shops around here use fleece cause they can turn a product out faster with it and as long as it lasts till the warrenty runs out they don't care. If you see them building something for a personal ride or for comp use its a whole 'nother story.
#34
RE: Working on some door pods (first gen)
Well after applying the mat, I applied some kitty hair, and some body filler. It's pretty smooth but could use more work if it was going to be painted. I thought I could get some tweed locally, but nobody has any. So I am waiting on an order from yourautotrim for some. Overall I am pretty happy with how it's going so far. They are pretty much ready to be covered once it arrives. I'm thinking about maybe applying some resin to the rest of the hard board to protect from water.
#35
RE: Working on some door pods (first gen)
do you really need protection from water? I would hope that the interior of your car doesnt get soaked in water.
#36
RE: Working on some door pods (first gen)
Nope not the inside, but the rear part against the door. I need to get new window seals as mine are all rotten.
#37
RE: Working on some door pods (first gen)
I would suggest you build a water deflecting device to attatch to the inside of the door skin to divert the water instead of trying to battle the elements. IT is best not to have any chance of water near your speakers.
#38
RE: Working on some door pods (first gen)
I'd suggest just fixing the window seals.
#39
RE: Working on some door pods (first gen)
window seals is a false term, or sense of security. Every vehicle out there (even brand new cars) will still leak water through the "seals". This is why ever car has drainage holes in the bottom of the door.
#40
RE: Working on some door pods (first gen)
Bit the bullet and just ordered some new window seals for both my trucks Needs to be done though. The speakers don't sit very far into the door anyways. Just don't want too much moisture to be absorded into the wood is all I was thinking of.