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bigmikeww

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Posted: September 20, 2004 at 11:47 AM / IP Logged

on these plastic pieces can i just cover them with resin and then a thin layer of body filler to get that glossy look. or do i also have to cover them with mat?

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vdubmk4

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Posted: September 21, 2004 at 11:13 PM / IP Logged

I've seen several posts on this forum and others that suggests against resining plastic. The've said it won't stick or something, but in nearly all the cases ppl have done it neway and posted good results.

And no you would not have to use mat since you are just glazing it.

Good Luck and lemme know how it comes out cause I have a similar case I am gunna be working on soon.

Fortune: You will continue to take chances, and be glad you did.

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bigmikeww

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Posted: September 22, 2004 at 8:05 PM / IP Logged

i think i'm going to try it. anyone done it and can give a few pointers, like making it stick??? or anything to look out for?

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vdubmk4

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Posted: September 22, 2004 at 10:58 PM / IP Logged

Yeah, rough it up with some 80 grit b4 you resin it.

Hey are you trying to get rid of that vinyl look ?

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rufrustrated2

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Posted: September 23, 2004 at 4:51 AM / IP Logged

If you take the pieces off amd wet sand them first with 180, then with 320, then 600, then 1000 grit sandpapers then you will take all of the texturization off the plastic and it will leave you with a very smooth paintable surface. Just make sure to use Bulldog or a similar paint to plastic adhesion promoter.

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Thack79

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Posted: September 23, 2004 at 6:33 AM / IP Logged

I agree with ruf. Better off just sanding, prmoting, and painting. Its rough getting that stuff to stick to plastic. Fiberglass or bondo. Its time consuming to sand the texture out, but its alot faster than fiberglass it. If i have a chance I can send you pictures.

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