using filler on automotive plastics

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Topic: using filler on automotive plastics

Posted By: swede
Subject: using filler on automotive plastics
Date Posted: July 08, 2010 at 3:07 PM

I made a really slick set of speaker pods from an existing interior panel, and need to do a touch of blending around the edges to make them perfect. I like how smooth icing works so am planning on using that.

What is a good way to prep the ABS panel for icing so that it doesn't chip off? I roughed the area up with some 100 grit - is that sufficient?

Once done I'll repaint the panel with some SEM paint (its black so an easier match).

Thanks.

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Posted By: spmpdr
Date Posted: July 11, 2010 at 10:38 AM

swede] wrote:

I made a really slick set of speaker pods from an existing interior panel, and need to do a touch of blending around the edges to make them perfect. I like how smooth icing works so am planning on using that.

What is a good way to prep the ABS panel for icing so that it doesn't chip off? I roughed the area up with some 100 grit - is that sufficient?

Once done I'll repaint the panel with some SEM paint (its black so an easier match).

Thanks.

That should work just fine.

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