for those of you that are interested in trying to work with fiberglass, but like me need something visual to aid as opposed to reading.......... what would be a tutorial you would like to see? any particular project? im trying to think of a piece somewhere in the car that anyone here would have knowledge about and be able to follow step by step.
give me your input as I will be puting together a full tutorial from start to finish on something, but the key is to decide what.
i was thinking just for basic purposes, and since i have one laying around...to take the front vent to the HVAC system near the window and shaving it flat, just to take you thru the steps.
so heres your chance to voice your opinion. tell me your thoughts.
sorry, just realised i put this in exterior forum...and should probably be in interior if someone cares to move it.
since you mentioned being visual, i too need to see things sometimes, so id like to see what piece you're talking about lol
my first guess is the defrost vent in the middle? and what exactly did you mean by shaving it flat?
Basic would be good, like glassing you rear speaker deck or a monitor into the radio bezel
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jnickel wrote:since you mentioned being visual, i too need to see things sometimes, so id like to see what piece you're talking about lol
my first guess is the defrost vent in the middle? and what exactly did you mean by shaving it flat?
ya i was referring to the middle defrost vent near the window, and by shaving flay i meant basically making it look flat like your airbag cover does.
sndsgood wrote:something basic, i think you should mould a 40" lcd into your backseat area. anything less will just be letting the jbo down.
lol, ive been barking up that tree for almost 2 years now...but the fiance wont let me put a bigger tv in my car than we have in the house
unless she doesnt know about it
Cavalier2000 wrote:Basic would be good, like glassing you rear speaker deck or a monitor into the radio bezel
funny you mention that, i have a rear deck build as well as 2 gauge bezel builds coming up here in the next month or so. hmmm
What about how to make a mold of something?
I was thinking about making a mold of an OEM hood and making a custom one. I know thats a big project but if you did a tut on something small that would use the same steps or w.e...
Just an idea
x2 on the rear deck
I might be out on the limb here but maybe just maybe how about you take my sub box and glass it for me
rear deck, dash, radio bezel or speaker in door panels. whaever you choose, i'll pay for shipping and materials... well.... still depends on shipping since i'm in canada
i need all of them except the radio bezel. i'm willing to try for the remaining parts using your tutorial.
Magik1109 wrote:rear deck, dash, radio bezel or speaker in door panels. whaever you choose, i'll pay for shipping and materials... well.... still depends on shipping since i'm in canada i need all of them except the radio bezel. i'm willing to try for the remaining parts using your tutorial.
i think the easiest/cheapest to ship out of those would be the gauge bezel. if you want to ship it to me i can work with that.
either way i have a bunch of glass projects coming up, so i should have a good write-up in store.....maybe this weekend
How about the dash, the most difficult piece to glass.
2004 Ecotec Cavalier 9.9 in the 1/8th mile. 15.7 in the 1/4 mile.
The Rock wrote:How about the dash, the most difficult piece to glass.
i may have a bunch of pics from when i glassed mine, but i would have to disagree about it being the toughest part to glass.....it was honestly one of the easier pieces
especially in comparrison to 100% custom jobs where you make the entire structure
Well can you send me a tutorial then?
2004 Ecotec Cavalier 9.9 in the 1/8th mile. 15.7 in the 1/4 mile.
got one for you.
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i think he was referring to the dash top/dash pad
Ahh yes...but can you make that top piece easily? The piece pictured that is right next to the windshield
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make an entire new one from scratch?
im sure i could but would need one to start wiht
have you even started on my bezel yet , you probably forgot
This should be interesting. How about fiberglassing 8 inch subwoofers in the door panels, lol.
I think you should do the rear speaker deck. Ive been wanting to do this for a while but not sure how to tackle it.
Eternal wrote:This should be interesting. How about fiberglassing 8 inch subwoofers in the door panels, lol.
ive been contemplating puting 8" subs in the doors, the rear deck, and the dash...just trying to find a good set that will match with my curent subs
Joey, The rear dash is a good starter project, but the dash bezel modification would be one i would like to see. There are a few of those around already though. I would like to see a center console mod, as i need ideas for mine :-)
The Rear Dash pad is so easy. It was my first project, look at the sticky at the top, apply those steps to a dash pad.
Its not much of Tutorial, but my car domain has some
progress pics. I used Bondo Resin and Filler (Yuck bad choice), a spare back deck (Which I have an extra of now), T shirt Material, and the tools from the sticky. It was a positive experience. I didn't end up painting it, instead i wrapped it in Carpet and caller it a day. I'll post the final pics up today sometime, i never got around to it.
^^ya, they wouldnt be used for low bass...but i actually ran to the local audio dealer today and picked up 2 sets of speakers. ive been itching to work on some new glass projects, so i figured what the hell, may as well buy em and start for next years setup...and have a little tutorial in between
