dodge Caliber 07 1st fab

**BlacOrkhiD** · 05-04-2007, 12:23 PM

I'm new to this forum and I just started fab on my caliber. I never
did any custom fab work before but im good with my hands and i can
follow good direction. Any help is appreciated. the first thing i did was
cut the bezel and epoxy the screen frame. Im planning on fabbing a
kenwood HU under the screen.

should i fill 2 holes on the sides with bondo or something else?

**MGD** · 05-04-2007, 12:33 PM

Use plastic weld. That much bondo will crack.

**BlacOrkhiD** · 05-05-2007, 10:52 AM

thanks the plastic weld did the trick. not quite done yet im building up a couple layers. here's a pic of the radio cage fab. using the plastic weld also, it came out very strong. the HU is pretty lightweight so i dont think i'll have any problems.

**BlacOrkhiD** · 05-05-2007, 11:28 AM

another pic

**BlacOrkhiD** · 05-06-2007, 10:50 AM

moving along i applied my 1st layer of bondo and sanded it down using 80 and 320 grit sandpaper. it looks alright but how can i get it to smooth out?

**Dennis5587** · 05-07-2007, 08:56 AM

looks pretty good, gonna be nice when you're done... why keep the h.u.?

**BlacOrkhiD** · 05-07-2007, 09:30 AM

just finished last layer of bondo, i got it as smooth as i could. i'll shape it alittle more then prep for primer. i kept the HU cause i really dont want to have a amp.

**Gemini3rdeye** · 05-07-2007, 05:14 PM

So far so good! Keep it up!

**BlacOrkhiD** · 05-07-2007, 06:53 PM

thanks gemini, i just finished the primer. it came out very clean. im going to sand it a bit and prep for painting tommorow morning. I purchased paint from automotivetouchup.com. instead of painting silver I got color coded
inferno red paint to match the exterior of the car. I also got a clear coat paint
to give it high gloss and protection.