» Speaker Panel Heckklappe EG Hatch

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I get alot of questions on my videos so I would like to answer some in this blog.
I would like to go over this build quickly. This is to do a " DIY " custom speaker enclosure. You can use this info for most trunk builds.
ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTION!!!!! IF YOU DO NOT KNOW ABOUT THE DANGERS OF FIBERGLASS OR SAWS PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TRY THIS!!!! SAFETY FIRST

1. I started with taking out the panel I wanted to convert.
2. I came up with a design measured for 5 speakers at 6" .
   Yes I could have went bigger but with minimal functionality.
   I also could have went smaller but then I would need space fillers.
3. Take a piece of MDF Medium Density Fiberboard try your local Home depot , Lowes or any lumber store should have it in stock. I used 1/2" to keep the weight down a little bit. You can use 3/4" as well. 1/4" is a nightmare to staple and glue.
4. Make a ruff template or measure and draw your design on the cut piece of MDF. Rest it in place of where you want it measure cut and sand your speaker holes and frame.
5. Mark and cut the panel that your speakers are going into. (to run wires -bigger holes if you need clearance for a low profile application.)
6. Attaching the frame to the panel pre drill your holes screw and glue your frame to the panel.
7. Now you need to wrap it in cloth to fiberglass the panel. I use the cheapest felt or fleece I can find from the fabric store.Sometimes Walmart has cheap fabric too.Usually $1-$3 a yard . Any color will work YOU ARE JUST FIBERGLASSING IT you will not see it at the end. Also to attach the fabric to plastic can be hard I usually use superglue and staples staples sometimes destroy the plastic.Always test a piece before hand!
8. After you fiberglass the panel sand it with what ever you feel comfortable using. When you are ready for body filler use 40 grit sand paper to scuff it up.Do your body work if you are wraping it with leather or suede you dont have to smooth it out.If you are painting it prime cheack for low spacks do your bodywork prime and paint.
   TIP: IF YOU ARE USING URETHANE FIBERGLASS USE URETHANE FILLERS
   .KEEP ALL YOUR MATERIALS THE SAME!
   I will share some links of products I use at the end.
9. Glue the material to the panel cut and fold for your speakers. Run wires before replacing the panel.I ran the wires through the original harness.(if you don't have room for alot of wires grab a block and run 2 higher gauge wires through.

Mach mit!