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Ronny
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Hi
Im new at this, having made one uni-mould and one putty-mould before this.
i have a beaten plastic underside panel on my car that i was hoping to create a mould from.
As i have not been able to source a mint piece, this is what i have to work with.
Underside (facing away from the mould)
Side facing the mould
So i was thinking of taping and gluing it back together.
To cover the holes, where the plastic is gone i figured i could use some sort of backingplate, and fill it up with plasticine.
Any advice appreciated
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Ronny
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10 Years Ago
That will work. It's the only way with plastic really, as it's pretty unfixable. If it's under the...
Hanaldo
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10 Years Ago
You might also find that some selective use pieces of 3mm closed cell foam sheet and glue will be...
MarkMK
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10 Years Ago
I would hot glue some signboard behind the holes and then fill them with plastercine. If you...
VVS
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10 Years Ago
Thanks guys. I decided to start with another piece from the underside that is not broken, it got...
Ronny
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10 Years Ago
I think you will struggle getting anything to stick to the foam. Tape may work, but it won't stick...
Hanaldo
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10 Years Ago
Yeah i recon. Was hoping there was another way. There is some regular packing tape where the film is...
Ronny
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10 Years Ago
Yeh PP packing tape will be fine, it is just the adhesive you don't want to expose to the resin....
Hanaldo
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10 Years Ago
Thanks. Mould is on its way =) Gel was applied last night, so it is now ready for the...
Ronny
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10 Years Ago
looking good this far!
matthieutje65
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10 Years Ago
Thanks 8hours in the resin curing now, Was a bit to short on the resin, but i think it should be...
Ronny
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10 Years Ago
Because of the polypropylene workboard i could crack the mould loose without to much strain on the...
Ronny
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10 Years Ago
To create edges I use glass putty (it's like normal putty, but it doesn't dry and you can use it...
Jacopo Carbonio
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10 Years Ago
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