Finish like a pro! Custom Subwoofer Box Upholstery /Coating - Step by Step!

When we build a custom subwoofer enclosure we need to determine how we are going to give it a finished appearance. Staining wood, or simply wrapping with carpet is one way, but another is to use upholstery vinyl, and a special coating made specifically for speaker enclosures. In this video I upholster this subwoofer and beauty panel build and give you tips along the way!
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[@CarAudioFabrication]

Thank you everyone for tuning in! Here are some more related videos to help you learn more custom car audio on some of my other projects! Full SUV Cargo Build - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2HcmWBsfbOKeJY Underseat Subwoofer Enclosure ( Four 10's) Build - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIXCanumrs9snKc Ported Loud SQ Bass Subwoofer Build - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ianVaJePhtiaa6s

[@RJSDZNS]

Master fabricator in action! Nice job Mark!

[@AvenEngineer]

This video just ticks all the boxes. Design, instruction, technique, professionalism, and results are all 10/10. Outstanding work as always Mark.

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Wow! That means a ton! Thank you

[@chrissewell1608]

That looks amazing! The diamond tuck vinyl turned out suppurb! And the magnetic beauty ring was a great idea, and nice touch!

[@V1N_574]

Wax paper is genius

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Really makes it more manageable, works great on large panels too.

[@anthonymyers-35]

Looks fantastic Mark!

[@mikeyt6456]

Always finish the back side of your panels, love it! I still do the same after almost 30 years in the industry. Schmitty taught me well!

[@PaPiSwinGTV]

Hey quick question, i cant hear certain bass sounds and certain instruments on my system. Any idea why thats happening??

[@mikeyt6456]

@@PaPiSwinGTV Subs or from all speakers?

[@PaPiSwinGTV]

@@mikeyt6456 all speakers

[@PaPiSwinGTV]

@@mikeyt6456 all .. i hear the sound but weak and background. One song in particular In a different system sounds super loud and vibrates the hell out of the car.

[@mikeyt6456]

@@PaPiSwinGTV All aftermarket, all OEM or integrated OEM with aftermarket? Could be an interface issue, amplifier issue, signal issue (crossovers included) or speaker issue. Difficult to diagnose over comments lol. Do you have IG?

[@superclips4329]

Oh my god! Please give me a few moments to pick up my jaws! This is just outstanding! What a fit and finish!! Watching Mark's work and his creativity is something I tell everyone as truly out of the world. Well done Mark.

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Thank you! Appreciate the kind words, hope you guys can apply some of these techniques in your next project!

[@retrobuttercup]

Thank you not only for the awesome video, but also for wearing safety gear when working. A bit of extra time is worth it to make something super detailed and cool, and just as important/worth it as protecting your eyes and lungs. Stay safe everyone :)

[@mckinleyhodges4845]

Been watching for years and still impressed by your work. 😊

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Appreciate you being a part of the community!

[@TheNorthernmunky]

Clinical precision, beautiful outcome. Very very nice work

[@markloving11]

Ngl, I truly love your videos Mark! They are really engaging, well shot and edited and full of super useful info and tips! Thank you indeed!!

[@miguelangelguzmanbonifacio4595]

You are awesome Mark I’ve been watching your videos for years, but I never put any like or comment, but I love do you work, good job

[@peternotarangelo5294]

is the next video you do going to show how you setup the LOC amps and DSP? this is the part a lot of us struggle with, thanks and love your videos !

[@alanworks4354]

Try using ear plugs to plug the holes before painting. You can squish and roll them to fit in the hole, and it expands to fit

[@cbizzle]

Very cool. I’d like to see what you have for a 2007-2012 MINI Cooper R56/55 sub woofer setup!

[@kingofmonsters7452]

Wow nice ❤ Attention to details is awsm

[@pinktacoluvr]

That coating looks like a liquid version of the tolex that's used on guitar speaker cabinets. 👍

[@williamprice4269]

I think this is one of your best works! I wished I was half as good as you are Mark!

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Wow, thank you!

[@kflo1219]

The details have detail!!😂👍🏻

[@stacyscoles1292]

Absolutely stunning work. What a craftsman

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Thank you very much!

[@stringfellowhawk1063]

For plugging threaded holes can use high temp silicone plugs used in powder coating for keeping powder out of threaded or drilled tolerance dependent holes

[@lassebrustad]

this isn't just good, this is awesome built. would easily guessed it was built by a company, but it isn't

[@artiemcbride629]

Very nice and clean

[@adrianwilliams763]

Nice work

[@Crazyboymal]

Amazing ❤

[@zachheindl8619]

Mark, one reason other than the texture as to why people may be confusing DuraTex with bedliner material, is because there is a bedliner paint called DuraBak.....very similar names so maybe that will shed some more light on that.

[@stevej6824]

As always your work and attention to detail is second to none. I’m curious as to why you chose shallow mount subs as opposed to regular subs?

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Less depth of enclosure needed in this case.

[@selectahboodram]

Instead of putting stickers over the screw holes put other screws in them and paint over and then remove them the threads will remain clean and the screws will get some paint

[@45BradB]

Next time you want to coat over threaded holes, plug them with sponge/foam earplugs, cut them flush, then after application, use tweezers to pop them out.

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Good idea!

[@santhosekrishna]

Have you made any video for amplifier racks and fans arrangements? If it is so kindly share it here.

[@dl6591]

Where do you get your vinyl from?

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Buying vinyl is like buying wood, you'll want to find a local supplier. Someone you can go visit, see all their sample books, and see (and feel) the material in person with. Google search for "upholstery supply" near you.

[@bkrgls]

The nice thing about Duratex is if you want to thin it, you can do it with a little bit of water. Stuff works great and I love the 3 hour fully cure time. Also for people who never used Duratex and plan on buying some. When you are done getting what you need out of the container, make sure that there isn't any on the inside or outside of the lid and on the inside walls of the container. Because if it has a chance to skim over and when you go to use it again. When you open the lid you'll have pieces of it falling into the good stuff as you're removing the lid. I had to learn the hard way. 😁😁 Awesome video Mark and I love the parch paper usage. The vinyl is WICKED! 👍🏾 How long did it take to that?

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Good tips! Always hard to track the time because I'm filming too.

[@bkrgls]

LOL! I didn't think about that. I'm too camera shy to do videos. 😆😆

[@markkraus3598]

Did you use the heads of the screws for your magnet fasteners? Thanks

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Check out the previous video, I go in depth on all the connections 👍

[@grandpixel]

Can 1/2" PVC sheet be used for amp rack? It's about the same price as 1/4" HDPE. I'm worried about using 1/4" with a larger rack mounted vertically behind the rear seat of a truck. Will it be too flimsy?

[@RYDRmotorsports]

I want to get a 150 db system for my truck but don’t want to remove the back seats. I like JL SQ but am unsure if I can get 150 db with any of the subs. My amp, batteries can handle 5000 wrms. What would you recommend to get to 150 db with under the seat enclosure? I have a 3.5 inch seat lift. Box height can be 14 inches, 59 length, 15 width and 14 inches high in front and 9.5 in rear. I tried 6 10 inch JL w1v3 subs sealed enclosure any only got 147 db. Still good but want more and the lows are bad with those subs.. any ideas?

[@mobiledawg2206]

Hey Marc what utility knife to you use?

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Olfa brand!

[@chucomingo]

Where do you get your vinyl from???

[@PaPiSwinGTV]

Hey i cant hear certain bass sounds and certain instruments on my system. Why is that happening??

[@stacyskeen2136]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Technotranceism]

You can use wax, crayon or any wax just about, to keep the coating from covering screws, bolts, etc. Easier to remove the wax, and it won't cause any damage.

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Hmm interesting, will have to try that

[@gryaris.......5648]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@wbishop1330]

👀

[@jordan2176]

I have a lot of speakers if you want you can give me something to listen to them again

[@Spencer1609751]

WOW White vinyl, I would have to wear gloves and have clean tools!

[@Makgamer7000]

I have a boombox from 1975 it’s a akai aj-520 it has become very old as the speaker are becoming yellow and the ring of the foam is decaying and is crusty I am thinking about taking it to a shop for a new foam ring and a service I will try to make my own boombox but this one is my grlandpas and he passed away in 2022 me and him used to listen to a lot of cassette tapes on it ahh good old days

[@Makgamer7000]

Also it making this teeee sound which is annoying any idea what’s causing that?

[@vimpbizkit]

Hi Mark, A genuine question to ask before hard earned monies are invested. I’m from India, New Delhi the capital and we are a bunch of mad car audio lovers here in Delhi. I also understand you cannot endorse or de-shame any brand and however I want to ask a question before I invest as we value your opinion. Got a Toyota Urban Cruiser 2022 (you can Google the car) urban compact SUV kinda like the Rev or Reva4 in the US. Currently have a pair of STEG Leo 650 components as front staging. Rear coaxials are BLAM express and I have a back rear end tray with two Pioneer oval speakers (old school types lol) which I power it directly with my Pioneer head unit DMH-Z5290. A 4 channel Deaf Bonce Machete MLA 4120 amplifier and a pioneer subwoofer with enclosure 1211 powered by a HammerTech 1000.1 class S amplifier. I was lured into going for STEG by a KZbinr come installer who told me they are the best under $200 and worth all the hype. Now he says if you wanna upgrade go BLAM relax Rx 165. But when I saw the component quality spending $300 on something with plastic made me think 🤔 of the long time durability and life. Then I visited another installer who is one of the best in the city as he does the cleanest installations like yourselves with wire sleeves heat shrinks and mdf boards as amplifier racks and he heard my requirements. I asked him about the subs and he said I’ll play you JL Audio, Hertz and even Galden and then you decide what is comfortable to your ears. For the components he advised me to check out Hertz as compared to BLAM because of the build and quality. He also showed me Audison Voce which is at par with quality. My music preferences are diverse from class Metallica to modern day end sounds like Martin Garrix to Ed Sheeran to The Chainsmokers to Bollywood tunes (Indian movie soundtracks) to also Modern day hip hop and old school of course. Some tell me that Hertz again goes into the SQL zone and hence I should consider Morel the Tempo or Ultra or the Virtus series. Your valuable inputs would be deeply appreciated and if you could answer my queries then I can make a wise decision. Also what brands damping do you recommend- Morel, DrArtex, CTK, HighResAudio,STP,VibroFiltr are some which rule the Indian markets. Thank you for your support. Looking forward :)