Need Ideas for Amp Rack.
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Racer
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Need Ideas for Amp Rack.
What is the best way to anchor an MDF board holding amps to the rear hatch area WITHOUT drilling? I have removed carpet and cut MDF board that accommodate amps. I plan to place MDF under carpet then put amps on top carpet and then drill through carpet and and wood. I just need some way of securing the MDF to the fiberglass body. I bought some silicone sealant with hopes that it would be strong enough to hold the MDF to the body. I just want some ideas before I proceed. If anyone has a better wat to anchor MDF to rear compartment without drilling please sound off.
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Re: Need Ideas for Amp Rack. (knesbitt)
Yes, the silicone or acrylic caulk will hold it. If you want a real strong bond try liquid nails (AKA construction adhesive).
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Re: Need Ideas for Amp Rack. (knesbitt)
How hard is it to remove liquid nails if I wanted to sell my car?
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Re: Need Ideas for Amp Rack. (knesbitt)
That's probably the best way to do it, and I would use silicone instead of LiquidNails.
Also, if you were gonna use one sheet of MDF under the carpet, it may create too big of a bulge under the carpet - especially 3/4".
A different idea is to cut strips of MDF the size of the recesses in the fiberglass body pan, and secure them with silicone. Then you could secure a very thin sheet to them and mount your amps. It makes the carpet bulge less.
Also, if you were gonna use one sheet of MDF under the carpet, it may create too big of a bulge under the carpet - especially 3/4".
A different idea is to cut strips of MDF the size of the recesses in the fiberglass body pan, and secure them with silicone. Then you could secure a very thin sheet to them and mount your amps. It makes the carpet bulge less.
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