HOW SO THIN!? - Amp Rack Trim Ring - CarAudioFabrication

[@mowbixby]

This is just not fair. You make it look so easy.

[@hardrock6034]

That trim ring is tight ! Nice work, very educational.

[@avinashragoo1327]

i think white will look really good !!

[@curbowbass6124]

Once again, awesome tutorial. White is a really good idea. That way everything isn't black and dark.......as you said, gives it a good pop. Plus tying in the color of the vehicle. 👍

[@Mr123456mas]

I like the bit changing interludes

[@8ten820]

I like that matching cloth/seat idea. Nicely done Mark! Always tuned in

[@jeffreyhald4058]

Awesome video. I really enjoy this style of video instead of the polished edited videos. They are nice too but I personally enjoy this more. Thank you for always making good detailed videos!

[@todosepuede]

I have learned so much from your videos ! Thank you so much 🙏

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Thanks for watching! What do you guys think? White vinyl or black vinyl? Don't forget you can see the full build playlist here: goo.gl/LJkF04

[@fdfc78]

CarAudioFabrication I'd go with white since it will match the cars exterior. You could also paint the grills black.

[@carlnorrbom]

White FTW

[@pauldavies9082]

I think white would make it pop. On another note, are there any plans to do some sort of correction for where the trim ring overlaps the chamfers at the top of the holes for the amps and dsp?

[@77Mowers]

CarAudioFabrication, White for sure! It would tie it all together and look amazing!

[@smokinjoe6256]

oh Idk, I guess black with white trim would make the led lights stand out. lol

[@BrianDixonFTM]

Some amazing work Mark. I'm so glad I found your channel. I love watching your work. You come up with solutions and ideas I would have never thought of. Thanks for taking the time out of your day to do these videos.

[@soundman_caraudio]

Good stuff dude 👍👍👍👍

[@jmcguire708]

well Doug cant go any faster, like the rest of us, he is waiting for mark to teach the next step!

[@ScottWells121683]

white for sure! Great work!

[@yfz450rider39]

Very very informative video dude! Lots of handy little tricks.

[@MIKEMOE99]

always very clean & informative Mark, gotta say you've come a long way from your early videos wrapping boxes in your socks! haha props

[@Fcojavcom]

Great job, mark. You have talent, no doubt, but You have a ton of tools too. Regards from chile

[@jmcguire708]

I do like the idea of using a contrast color such as white to give it some extra pop!

[@bsbabcock]

This is the vid I was hunting for.. Good fundamentals for shapes within shapes such as a panel over an amp rack "hole".

[@SoundOffCustomsOwosso]

White FTW! I was thinkin it before you even asked.

[@mascotgraphics]

What is the glue that you use for the magnets? You don't have that in your list of products.

[@BTom16]

Much respect for your skills.

[@MrHappyHaze]

Where do you get the vinyl from with no backing?

[@ForTheLoveOfDriving]

white panel would look amazing. Maybe a gloss with black jeep logo painted on

[@optimuscreation]

What kind of glue do you use for the magnets thanks

[@TxStang]

White vinyl would look great !

[@edvargo291]

Too much Black already! Definitely go with white!! It'll look soo much better and the difference in color will just really make it all "POP"! Great video. Love your work bro.

[@edvargo291]

But don't wrap the inside. You should just paint it, with a Gloss White! Plus that will save you time and hassle of doing the wrap..

[@buckcola5751]

Learned so much! Are these videos in order somewhere?

[@That_Handle]

CarAudioFabrication , 13:08 - what other option(s) to sealing MDF do you recommend when applying carpet, sealing beyond the vinyl covering or especially a rear deck that's going to be up against a seasonally, rear condesating window?

[@chuckmusic8003]

White will be a good contrast with the black equipment.

[@andrewdeibis9952]

Since the trim rim it's wood and the rack underneath it's also wood my question is wouldn't it give you a rattling noise ? I didn't see anything in between that would keep it from vibrating against each other when the vase hits...

[@thomasstott527]

you could also drill threw your trim ring into the base with a 1/8 drill bit... the 1/8 inch will guide your forester bit and drill your magnet hole perfectly ......

[@trinilina]

Thanks for the vid

[@therealmatty_s]

Nice vid skippy!

[@JEKELnCO]

Do a lighter color (like the white you mentioned) for the inside wrap then make a cover to hide everything in black like the outer edge of the amp rack cover board. Stealth when covered, accented when showing off underneath. My 2 cents... You have really gotten professional at not only your fab work but video making skills as well! Archiving these methods for future generations! GREAT WORK!

[@Ziggy75gg]

Previous comment was to accent the deep part with so the leds would pop. Here's an idea, paint the vertical parts white for 2 reasons, 1: matchs with the jeeps color scheme 2: changes when the leds hit them for more pop in the dark. Then hit the flat with the black vinyl you already have on it.

[@matthewlodermeier6070]

As Erick said I would paint the inside price but would color match to the particular car

[@chadpensinger1248]

what are the colors of the accent like around the vents and radio. do it that color I think would look awesome as well

[@TheJedidragon529]

I would go with white. Would provide a nice contrast.

[@jfox949]

Great video bro

[@jasonneal]

I probably would paint it what the factory colors are of the car. I always like the stock look. Like it came from the factory that way. Clean

[@hitek835]

turning out good

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Thank you!

[@AngelGarcia_420]

Dam. so beautiful and genius... thanks for showing us how it's done.! center panel should be white with something black that shows its a jeep. maybe like the classic wrangler grill look.

[@xaytana]

Color match the body paint, if it's a factory color, you can easily get small amounts of that from your dealership as touchup paint. I know white is white, but some manufacturers in the past have added blue into a special edition white to get an 'icy' look. Plus you already matched the color of the interior trim, why not match the color of the exterior. Also pro tip for router bits; use a collar on the shanks to keep a consistent height between your bits. They do this in machining and I've seen cabinet makers do this for their mating trim bits. It's good for when you swap bits a lot and need the same height between bits, plus it saves a lot of time when you aren't adjusting your lift between each bit.

[@Srilankan95]

while will shows off the dark colors of your amp/dsp and will do a nice constrast with the dark from the outside

[@anonymouslyanonymous6504]

if you were to do white i would've done it on this ring. a large panel in white is more likely to get dirty. what color are your seats or seat inserts? i imagine there in silver range and i would go for that. if you do black i would go for a rougher texture than the vynil of the outer ring being for utility purposes.

[@jthompson2810]

Where do you order your vinyl material from?

[@brandenloy9445]

White will contrast nicely.

[@0SimpleSam]

White would be harder to keep clean but vynil isn't bad at all when cleaning. You'll also have that cover. I say make it white and the cover black since you were originally going for a stealth build.

[@mcloopie]

I would try 3m 1080 in pearl white.

[@STR8CLPN]

as always great Information brotha!

[@HumbolSkitso]

White inner vinyl then black ultra plush suede for the cover lid, with CarAudioFabrication (or just C.A.F.)in raised lettering under the suede making it pop out of the suede, that would be sick.

[@mrupholsteryman]

You could do houndstooth black and white pattern....but that would probably not match with the exterior. I like the white with the knowledge that it won't get quite so dirty with the cover protecting it from dirt etc.

[@janikumlander1822]

Hello a question for you 😅 do tou have a list or video about router bits you mainly use on your projects 🤔 I have watched nearly all of your videos in couble of weeks 😂 but the problem is I don't remember what bits you are using 😄 i am going to buy a router soon and it would be nice to know or have a list of those router bits you use.. i think that i will buy the smart pattern kit if i manage to order it to Finland ( not easy task 😅 because i have contacted to mobile solution and getting links to some site in Holland or somewhere and those sites are writed in their language 😂) kindly yours and thanks for answer if you have time and patient to read this message 😅😂 ( sorry about bad english 😅 from Finland so that tells you everything😂)

[@acwoodworks4987]

I think white would look great

[@QUADDAMAGE07]

i wil use neodymium magnets some day.......thanks for idea...!

[@WAKEFIELDRides]

I think black, or maybe even just a dark grey or silver, would best. I tend to think that white upholstery just looks kind of garish. You, yourself, mention the silver-ish trim in the vehicle, so I think that would match better IMO. Anyway, great video, Mark!

[@HumbolSkitso]

Damn Mark! You Did it again, bad ass work! That "CLICK" of it snapping in place was epic. If you had made that trim ring more bright/light of a silver color then doing the balck vinyl inside would be cool. But since the outer perimeter is black and the trim ring is dark silver (almost metalic black), i vote for a white inner vinyl. Need that contrast and separation, too much darkness right now lol. On another note...how sturdy is that trim ring, looks like the strength of the magnets could almost pull it from ur hands hard enough to snap it in half. Is there a way you could and strength to that thin trim piece?

[@bigtahoe99]

I'd say go with the white. before you said anything that's what I was thinking. I'm new to your channel. love the build and other videos.

[@miltondearmon8182]

Yea dark grey would be perfect

[@0dallas]

White!! nice work man!

[@danilomontanez4284]

This guys awesome

[@afdanw]

Its hard to find, but a 4 way stretch white sued would be nice. Or even paint it white then do a white flock on top of that to look like suede.

[@ryandrzewiecki2467]

I think white would really pop!! but if you are looking for a factory look, I think black would be better...

[@keeper1855]

Grate!Thanks.

[@nickthimlar5040]

Ya man! use a similar texture as the outside fabric, and do white it would look great!

[@LiLB3LL]

What is the router lift you’re using??

[@CarAudioFabrication]

See my router set up here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6CulmN4rbSDecU

[@bethesdawoodworks2314]

White with black grills

[@Othander1]

I would consider a black suede fabric. It would class it up, and keep it different at the same time.

[@BassMent70]

White for sure

[@JyeStovell]

white for sure !

[@BigMikeDeeSqGuy]

The ground and power openings on my maps are too small for 4g how do I fix this issue maps are ESX Qseries made by Zed.

[@APinTheAK]

Machined Gauge Reducers.

[@WickedMoto]

or better yet maybe you can do a contrast of greys/silvers with the trim ring and the piece that you still need to cover. so maybe a silver that's a tad bit lighter than the trim ring, so the trim ring acts as an accent ring

[@WickedMoto]

white gets dirty very fast. I'd personally do black in the 4 way stretch vinyl that has a different pattern on it. Unless you can keep the white clean and not get it dirty then, go for the white

[@chemvst3636]

Gloss white

[@rhkips]

I would only go white if you're also able to add white accents to other parts of the interior--perhaps in custom door panels or something? Otherwise it might seem a bit forced and/or unbalanced. :]

[@johnnyhenry4205]

do thin layers of ca glue works better then body filler and way quicker

[@DouglasClaude]

Did you say "schmaller"?

[@Paul_Gale]

white would change to the color of the LEDs, imo

[@joeb9793]

I think black would go with the color scheme better than white.

[@nathmie1]

I am going with white.

[@cableguy20081222]

white for sure

[@KerryLNeely]

Do it in White Carbon fiber wrap

[@asiandelight08]

white would probably look pretty good, but that's looking at it without the mesh grilles. Once you look at it with the mesh grilles, it might be too many different elements. Maybe a black carbon fiber vinyl if you really want to break it up a little. Personally I wouldn't go white because of the grille.

[@913los913]

black suede

[@skonyc3164]

white will make the Leds look brighter

[@best1yet]

If you do it in white you can use colored lights

[@djkunter]

You could have matched an accent color from the Jeep. Maybe matched the wheel color, dark grey-ish.

[@CarAudioFabrication]

The interior parts are a Grey metallic, which is exactly what I used on the trim ring. Which I mention in the video...

[@DougieFresh738]

make it black interior is all black plus white gets dirty was too fast

[@juanv433]

go outside of the box. light purple haha jkjk a white wrap would look great on that man

[@f2mel2]

Cleanest workshop in all of craftsmandom! Certainly in all the internet. You should have been a dentist. I wouldn't eat at your restaurant though, too clean!

[@ericwharker]

I wouldn't wrap it. You should paint the inside gloss white.

[@edvargo291]

Eric Harker - I agree! I just said to go with white, but i was thinking about it getting wrapped. And thought why not just paint it! So i Second this motion!

[@JusCuz305]

Alpine White

[@cyberctashdummy]

black but with a different texture like suede ...

[@cracklingice]

If it's a show vehicle go white. If it's a use vehicle then go black. White vinyl was a pain to keep nice and clean in my car when I made a shift boot out of it.

[@paulmryglod4802]

ever get the magnets set and realise they're in opposition?

[@aaronedwards4755]

Do it in white

[@jocelynjossyayala2943]

Blanco White

[@Lordblanca]

Do White

[@96Wreckless96]

go black or a color that's on the inside of the jeep. and if you want white let the leds handle that

[@randomcrap763]

Since it's in the trunk that will get used, white would get way too dirty too fast (even with the cover panel) I vote for black

[@supaslink]

I would have done the trim ring in white and the inner piece the lighter silver that is on the trim ring at this point. white is harder to keep clean especially if your grocer bag boys doesn't do a good job getting things not falling out of the bag. next thing you know you have spaghetti sauce stains all over your white :)

[@jershaus]

I say white, the more contrast " POP" the better!!!!