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Jut
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Hello
I've been lurking on here for a bit now, watching the videos and soaking up all the info I can. I think I'm at the point where I've learnt as much as I can and it's time to get my hands dirty.
My first project is to create a carbon panel to replace the air bag on the Momo sterring wheel from my Accord Type R.
I want to take a mould of the plastic cover that the airbag bursts through when things go wrong. This cover has a leather effect grain, which I would like to fill and smooth before I take the mould.
Can I use regular high build filler primer from a Halfords rattle can ? My plan is to spray a few good coats over the whole part and then wet sand it smooth. Would this provide a suiatble surface for tooling gel ? Or would I need to seal it up with something else first ?
I hope I've explained myself properly
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First mould advice
Jut
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13 Years Ago
Would some of the filleting wax wax not be easier to fill the grain? Also acting as a mould release...
SiSmith
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13 Years Ago
That sounds like a good idea. If it wasn't for the fact that the airbag has already been deployed...
Jut
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13 Years Ago
In my opinion it could work but I have some additional remarks; - my english isn't that well but...
matthieutje65
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13 Years Ago
So all I have to do is spray a topcoat on and it's ready to take a mould ? Thanks mate, that's...
Jut
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13 Years Ago
Euh, Step1. well I've been thinking... you should be sure the bondo is attached well enough to...
matthieutje65
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13 Years Ago
dont use halfords rattle cans... they can react when making the mould and ruin your mould. use a...
andygtt
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13 Years Ago
Thanks for the info, What brand of rattle cans would you recomend ?
Jut
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13 Years Ago
Have to say I cant recomend rattle cans at all... probably best to ask EC I used 2 pac paint and...
andygtt
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13 Years Ago
Hi, I would not go for the rattle can either, I've been that way and had sad surprises too....
Joe
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13 Years Ago
Too late, allready got a few layers of filler primer on there. Might skin it instead and take a...
Jut
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13 Years Ago
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