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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 12:59 AM
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How to get the smell of MDF out

I finally put in my new box, and now the smell of MDF has overtaken the car! The Pioneers finally pound like they're supposed to! :rockon:

I'd post pics of it, but I'll put carpet on the top before I post pics.
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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 01:07 AM
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is the box sealed well? and it so how long did u let it dry before you put the subwoofers in?
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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 02:27 AM
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Give it about 5 or 6 warm days. If weather permits, leave the windows cracked slightly
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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 07:13 AM
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If you silicone the box, you'll never notice the MDF smell again. The silicone smell will be much, much stronger.
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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 08:55 AM
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Yep. I'm kind of patient at times. This time I let the box sit for a week to let the silicone cure. Smell is pretty much gone.
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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 10:11 AM
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I kinda like the smell of MDF.
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Old Feb 14, 2002 | 12:12 AM
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Hmm, I think I can put my car cover on, and then crack the windows a lil bit. Let's see, I put the box in on Monday, by the weekend it should smell better. Would you guys be willing to go out right now @ 10:30 PM to go cover your car?? I LOVE MY CAR THAT MUCH!! HAHA
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Old Feb 28, 2002 | 12:42 AM
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It's been a few weeks now, and the smell will NOT go away. Should I remove the box and air it out? It's gettin to me. I open the car and a whiff of MDF just comes out. And MDF mixed w/ new car scent doesn't really smell that good....
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