cookstar

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Am thinking of starting a project in my boot, the thing that I need advice on is the finish I want to have.

I wanted to smooth over all the install and have it proffesionally sprayed the same colour/finish as the car itself, now what would you use to cover the wooden framework and boxs in?

Also has anyone got any pics of something similar thats been done before.


Cheers


Cookie

scooby51

to cover them mate, i'd use fibreglass and get it nice and smooth otherwise it will show up all the imperfections.

If you can wait till tuesday then i'll post up pics of mine coz i get it back from having mine done professionally.

Very reasonable for the work i'm having done and you'll see on tuesday - for a sneek preview there is a post in this forum for the box.

Mine's getting covered in vinyl though (they do various colours aswell)

cookstar

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will be very interested to see that then, am open minded to the covering if I see something else i like.

Have you got a newage or classic?

scooby51

51 plate scooby (dec 2001) newage mate and you????

scoobysmiff

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vinyl would be a better option imo, paint is easy to crack when put onto boot installs (especially in a car like an Impreza when driven hard) unless you use the flexible stuff that you can get, but thats expensive in comparison

RMA26

Vinyl can be a bitch to work with....

cookstar

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02 bug so could get a very good comparison

cookstar

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A mate of mine owns a bodyshop so cost of painting is not so much of a problem, just getting it ready for it.

Can paint crack, I will be using 2 12" JLAudio subs so a fair bit of bass is expected

scoobysmiff

iTrader: (2)

you WILL end up with lines where the joins are in the MDF with paint, i have never seen a painted install where it hasn't happened, it's the non treated edges, the paint will soak in even when you prime you will see it. Mind you if you put enough paint on you will prob be able to hide it eventually.

i have seen painted installs crack especially if you use filler, it's not so much the bass ( 2 x JL 12's is to be applauded though ) but the movement of the car, and yes i know that Subaru's are structually quite stiff but even the smallest bit of movement is going to cause you issues. But having said all that i have seen them that havn't cracked as well, i guess it's just luck of the draw at the end of the day.

Vinyl will not crack. It can be hard to work with but experience see's it ok, same with pretty much anything really, what it is good for is hiding nasty bits to save you from doing the whole pannel again which you wont get away with if you paint it.
You can with vinyl get different finishes by adding carpet first, you get softer edges etc and a puffy sort of look, if you put it straight on the MDF then it looks smoother and harder edged.
I'd say it's prob worth a look at you local ICE specialist and gauge their opinion's, see if you can see the difference in their own gallery (they are bound to have one)
Good luck

cookstar

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thanks for the input guys, keep it coming.

I think as suggested I will go to an ice specialist, just wanted to do the work myself and avoid paying huge bills

scooby51

where do you hail from cookie???

if you are good at the wood work then you'll only incur (sp?) the cost of trimming.

Mine is in a few bits so it can be removed if it needs to be to access the powercaps and the fuse blocks. Also handy if one part gets damaged!!!!

I'll put the pics up tuesday afternoon so you can see for self mate although the sub is hidden behind the rear seats (hence the pic in the other thread)

whichever specialist you go to find out what they will charge and how long it will take - most of the good ones charge by the day like caraudioinnovations.co.uk (where mine is getting done)

cookstar

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Im from Essex mate, and you?

The woodwork should not be too much of a problem, and yes i wanted sections also.

Looking forward to these pics

scoobysmiff

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Where in Essex are you from mate, i have a reccomendation but they are in suffolk, only an hour up the A12 though, you can look them up on the web

Alpine, JL Audio, Phoenix Gold, MTX, Kenwood, Toad, Clifford at ICE Station - Contact Details

I worked there for 9 years before my other job took precidence i know they will see you ok. Just tell them Ian sent you

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

Ilford Essex

Its always nice to find an excuse for a nice drive though, think I will pay them a visit when I get a day off, and will deff say you recommended me.

scooby51

other wise you could try Car Audio Innovations, just off M1 Junc 9 tell em i sent you (lol)
Paul Richardson has just been awarded Gold Installer of the Year 2006!!!!!

check the website for pics of his work mate

i'll put my pics up later tonight

Dave

ps i live near dunstable

scoobysmiff

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Ilford isn't to far away really, best bet would to be take in some of the back roads in a scoob and have some fun, the A12 is a ****ter at the best of times
get to Braintree (prob via Chelmsford) and then onto Sudbury and into Bury St.Ed's from there, nice A roads to enjoy

scooby51

here you go cookstar some pics of mine i'll get some better ones and they'll be on the C.A.I. website shortly.





and the door speakers!!!!!



hope you find them useful and it sounds AMAZING ! ! ! !

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

thanks mate, unfortunatly wont be able to check them till i get home my work pc blocks all pics.

cheers

djliveasy

this is mine i did early on this year this is in vinyl. its got all the pics from start to finish just so you no what your in for have fun. https://www.scoobynet.com/ice-2/5188...ml#post5838236

scooby51

looks class mate thats a lot of dynamat - you got shares in it????? (lol)

love the box - loads of tlc and time i bet - worth it though eh???

djliveasy

i think i put about 13 rolls of mat in it but its much needed. it took me about 8 weeks at night and weekend...

scooby51

check out caraudioinnovations.co.uk - my car is on there