My (in progress) project *pics too*

[anunnaki]

Re: My (in progress) project *pics too*

Great job here Captain!

These are going to look nice!

[rogoll]

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Captain:

Did you use anything (or plan to add) other than carpet underlayment? I went to Lowes and bought a roll of it and plan to use a lot of it myself. I was just wondering if I should put a layer of polyfil sheet over top of it.

Thanks,
Leonard

[captainobvious99]

Re: My (in progress) project *pics too*

Captain:

Did you use anything (or plan to add) other than carpet underlayment? I went to Lowes and bought a roll of it and plan to use a lot of it myself. I was just wondering if I should put a layer of polyfil sheet over top of it.

Thanks,
Leonard

I do also have some polyfill stuffing that will be added, yes. ;)

[rogoll]

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I do also have some polyfill stuffing that will be added, yes. ;)

Good, I read a few days ago that this stuff (mostly closed cell I think) wasn't all that good. But I've heard and seen many notable builders using it as well. So, I'm giong to continue using it.

[captainobvious99]

Re: My (in progress) project *pics too*

Great job here Captain!

These are going to look nice!

Thanks for the kind words

[Soundslike]

Re: My (in progress) project *pics too*

Very, very, nice. No doubt those are going to sound as awesome as they look...

[captainobvious99]

Re: My (in progress) project *pics too*

Very, very, nice. No doubt those are going to sound as awesome as they look...

Thank you ! I'm hoping they'll sound better. (Im a total newb at veneer/finishing) ;)

[captainobvious99]

Re: My (in progress) project *pics too*

I sanded the bass enclosures with 180 grit, cleaned and wiped down and then applied the pre-stain conditioner. Waited a half hour and then applied the Minwax 'Special Walnut' stain. Pics below are just after application (wet). I chose this stain over the others for a couple reasons. First, it had a more brown shade that I felt would go better with the gloss black MTM enclosures. Second, it apeared to me to bring out the figuring and grain the best of the bunch. Third- I sanded a bit too deep in a couple spots and this would hide those areas the best being the darkest :o

All in all, I think it came out pretty smooth in application. Should be interesting to see what I've got once they dry up. Clear coat will be the next step but will likely not go on until Friday.

Pics:

[anunnaki]

Re: My (in progress) project *pics too*

I sanded the bass enclosures with 180 grit, cleaned and wiped down and then applied the pre-stain conditioner. Waited a half hour and then applied the Minwax 'Special Walnut' stain. Pics below are just after application (wet). I chose this stain over the others for a couple reasons. First, it had a more brown shade that I felt would go better with the gloss black MTM enclosures. Second, it apeared to me to bring out the figuring and grain the best of the bunch. Third- I sanded a bit too deep in a couple spots and this would hide those areas the best being the darkest :o

All in all, I think it came out pretty smooth in application. Should be interesting to see what I've got once they dry up. Clear coat will be the next step but will likely not go on until Friday.

Pics:

These look great!! They should be beautiful!

[captainobvious99]

Re: My (in progress) project *pics too*

Started on the high build primer today (got a Saturday delivery...sweet!)
3 coats, next I'll sand and then 2-3 more coats, sand...paint.












Also started with the clearcoat on the bass cabinets.

[bmaupin]

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Another recommendation: Be sure that all surfaces are very flat so you have no risk of sanding through the clear. I usually just make sure the areas where I applied a bit of filler are good.

Great project, Capt'n!

[captainobvious99]

Re: My (in progress) project *pics too*

Another recommendation: Be sure that all surfaces are very flat so you have no risk of sanding through the clear. I usually just make sure the areas where I applied a bit of filler are good.

Great project, Capt'n!

Will do, thanks

[mtmpenn]

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Looking great! You should consider checking driver fit after primer and before paint (and maybe again after paint but before clear).

I had an issue when I painted my speakers with paint build up in the recessess. Going back after the clear was done and sanding out the recesses was no fun!

[bmaupin]

Re: My (in progress) project *pics too*

Looking great! You should consider checking driver fit after primer and before paint (and maybe again after paint but before clear).

I had an issue when I painted my speakers with paint build up in the recessess. Going back after the clear was done and sanding out the recesses was no fun!

Good idea. I'd sand almost all of the primer out of the recesses and try to keep clear from coating the recesses.

[captainobvious99]

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I got 2 more coats of the Evercoat Featherfill G2 on these things before I ran out and then did about an hour and a half of sanding on ONE of the enclosures last night. It's not that they are difficult to sand, you just have to be very careful...Some 320 grit with the random orbit followed by 400 grit by hand in spots. Its looking pretty smooth right now. I'll have to sand the other one tonight and then prep for paint. (clean and run a tack cloth over them)

The one thing Im not sure about is flash time between the base coats seeing as how Im spraying in 45-50 degree temps. I guess I'll have to play it by ear and give it the old 'feel' test. Im thinking 2-3 coats (probably 3) and I'll be good to go.

EDIT: Oh, and also put another coat of the clear on the bass enclosures. They will get one more coat and then be sanded/polished up.