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Hi All, I started to add this How To to my build thread but figured it would be better off and seen more in the how to section so here it goes;
What you'll need;
-Stretchy Fabric
-Spray Glue
-Fiberglass resin and Catalyst
-Gloves
-Paintbrush and Mixing Cup
How it all started;
I never much liked the parcel shelf in the vx so I put grills in with 6x9 speakers in but still wasn't happy and the speakers aren't really needed if you already have 4 in the doors.
So I picked up another parcel shelf from the wreckers and decided that it would look better if it was all smoothed out, without the lines for the grills and the centre mount for a baby seat.
Forgot to take a photo of the shelf beforehand, so this is one I found on the net.
So here it goes;
First of all I got a hold of some stretchy fabric, as you can probably tell from the photo my dad is actually a car upholsterer so I have some of this gear on hand but it can be bought from any spot light store.
You will also need some spray glue, I have it fed from a gun and a compressor but you can pick up some spray can glue from your local super cheap auto that will do the job too.
Now what you want to do is stretch the fabric over the shelf allowing it to sit raised above the lines that you want to cover up and glue it down. Make sure you get your curves right here and glue it only where you need too.
The second shot shows where I've glued. The arrows point to where I've glued and the striped area in the centre shows where not to glue.
Now grab your fiberlassing kit its time to get messy!
Now you will need to get some disposable gloves cause this stuff gets everywhere and really sticks.
You will probably wanna grab a mask too cause this stuff smells awful and will give you a headache.
Now mix up your fiberglass resin, make sure you mix up the right amount as directed so it hardens properly.
Lay your matting down one piece at a time (cut this beforehand) and brush on your resin until the whole shelf is covered.
TO BE CONTINUED....
What you'll need;
-Stretchy Fabric
-Spray Glue
-Fiberglass resin and Catalyst
-Gloves
-Paintbrush and Mixing Cup
How it all started;
I never much liked the parcel shelf in the vx so I put grills in with 6x9 speakers in but still wasn't happy and the speakers aren't really needed if you already have 4 in the doors.
So I picked up another parcel shelf from the wreckers and decided that it would look better if it was all smoothed out, without the lines for the grills and the centre mount for a baby seat.
Forgot to take a photo of the shelf beforehand, so this is one I found on the net.
So here it goes;
First of all I got a hold of some stretchy fabric, as you can probably tell from the photo my dad is actually a car upholsterer so I have some of this gear on hand but it can be bought from any spot light store.
You will also need some spray glue, I have it fed from a gun and a compressor but you can pick up some spray can glue from your local super cheap auto that will do the job too.
Now what you want to do is stretch the fabric over the shelf allowing it to sit raised above the lines that you want to cover up and glue it down. Make sure you get your curves right here and glue it only where you need too.
The second shot shows where I've glued. The arrows point to where I've glued and the striped area in the centre shows where not to glue.
Now grab your fiberlassing kit its time to get messy!
Now you will need to get some disposable gloves cause this stuff gets everywhere and really sticks.
You will probably wanna grab a mask too cause this stuff smells awful and will give you a headache.
Now mix up your fiberglass resin, make sure you mix up the right amount as directed so it hardens properly.
Lay your matting down one piece at a time (cut this beforehand) and brush on your resin until the whole shelf is covered.
TO BE CONTINUED....