Fiberglass Enclosure Ideas
Fiberglass enclosure present a few real advantages for the custom audio setup. First, they are shaped to fit the specific vehicle and space within vehicle for fiberglass work, taking benefit of the space that cannot get used with the normal rectangular fiberglass enclosure. Second, in case properly executed, fiberglass work will present the real custom look, which can make car audio system "one of kind." determine size of the fiberglass enclosure you will need. The subwoofers are generally designed to operate in the specific volume of fiberglass work. Put them in small and large fiberglass enclosure, and they will not perform very well. Using specifications that are given by manufacturer, decide what volume of the subwoofer fiberglass enclosure should be.
Design the fiberglass enclosure to match sub's specs as well as your needs. Make the preliminary measurements where you would like to place subwoofer as well as match that against sub's volume specs. Then you might find that you will need to make the adjustments in original ideas. Then sketch out the possible designs as well as determine how well they may work in car. Keep in mind, volume of fiberglass enclosure is a key of the good performance.
Build form to lay the fiberglass on and you may build form by shaping foam, and by building the form of wire and after that layering on that. Keep in mind that you will need opening for both subwoofer and wiring terminals, also it is good to build it in fiberglass enclosure, rather than need to cut fiberglass enclosure later. Make use of the putty knife or else spatula to smooth fiberglass work mixture since you go all along. After mixing the fiberglass work, put down first layer on form. When first layer is complete & dry, then add other layer, and checking for the smoothness and clean line when you go.
Whenever you have completed laying fiberglass on form, smooth that with heavy file and cheese grater so it matches shape that you are looking for. Making use of the progressively finer grades of the sandpaper, smooth fiberglass till finish is smooth & consistent. Paint enclosure desired color and after that add layer of polyurethane gloss so box sports the sheen. In openings you have left in enclosure, mount speaker wire terminals, as well as attach internal wiring. Then connect the wiring to subwoofer and after that mount subwoofer. Test subwoofer for operation and now mount enclosure in car – make use of the brackets to hold enclosure in place.
Custom Fiberglass Designs