Did I goof?
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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
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Printed Date: April 29, 2024 at 4:53 AM
Topic: Did I goof?
Posted By: Rick_h
Subject: Did I goof?
Date Posted: February 15, 2005 at 2:00 PM
My first project, a gauge pod that sits on top of the dash. I made the dash shape mold, came out nice. Then I made the pod housing using foam as a mold, that too came out nice. I just kept right on going and now have the gauge pod bondo'ed and the dash form bondo'ed and primed. I forget to put the two togther! Heres the question.... Can I glass them together over the bondo OR just chalk it up to experience and start over? Thanks, Rick H...
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Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: February 15, 2005 at 2:35 PM
I would sand down as much bondo as you can in that area, and then I would put the two together with either some glass, or a type or resin and sawdust mixture or resin and talc powder mixture, it should be strong enough to hold but it might crack if some pressure is applied. If you have any doubts I would glass it.
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Posted By: dowmace
Date Posted: February 15, 2005 at 2:46 PM
like realitycheck said sand it down and glass it together, this isn't a sub box it's just gauges there shouldn't be alot of pressure on this unless your using lik a 6 inch tach or something.
Posted By: Rick_h
Date Posted: February 15, 2005 at 2:55 PM
dowmace wrote:
like realitycheck said sand it down and glass it together, this isn't a sub box it's just gauges there shouldn't be alot of pressure on this unless your using lik a 6 inch tach or something.
Thanks for the feedback, sounds like I can salvage what I have done so far. Just 3 gang pod of 2 1/6" Autometers. Thanks again, Rick H...
Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: February 15, 2005 at 9:59 PM
Rick, I'd say that does count as a goof. Maybe you should look into a respirator. Those fumes make you do strange things sometimes. Reaelly though, dont worry about it man do what they said and its fixable. I mean we've all gotten stoned off resin and woke up with a subwoofer where the motor used to be. Right? No? Just me? Hmm... ------------- Nik
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Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: February 16, 2005 at 7:39 AM
Ugh I think your alone on that one there nik! I did get a massive headache from it one time though. One of the funniest post ive read on here was a long time ago some body said, they knew they were high when they walked into their garage door. lol that was so funny.
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Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: February 16, 2005 at 8:08 AM
realitycheck, the headache was probly from when you hit the floor, so you have no idea of what you did before you hit the floor. Man it might be a good idea to hide out for a awhile. ------------- Nik
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Posted By: Rick_h
Date Posted: February 17, 2005 at 5:21 PM
oonikfraleyoo wrote:
Rick, I'd say that does count as a goof. Maybe you should look into a respirator. Those fumes make you do strange things sometimes. Reaelly though, dont worry about it man do what they said and its fixable. I mean we've all gotten stoned off resin and woke up with a subwoofer where the motor used to be. Right? No? Just me? Hmm...
Well the pod part turned out soooo darn nice I think I am going to change my plans and do a roof mount out of it. Will just have to conture the bottom to match the ceiling lines. I looked the thing over with a magnifine glass and can not find a pin hole or scratch in the bondo! All those years of doing body work come in handy now! Thanks again! Rick H...
Posted By: doc t
Date Posted: February 17, 2005 at 5:47 PM
Remember guys brain cells don't grow back, we are all probably one project away from ending up in the enchanted kingdom with the rest of the glass lickers. 
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All Bleeding stops.....eventually!
Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: February 17, 2005 at 7:03 PM
The enchanted kingdom ROCKS!!! WOOOOO!!!!! ------------- Nik
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Posted By: dowmace
Date Posted: February 17, 2005 at 9:01 PM
**lick** TASTES LIKE HAPPY!
Posted By: fbird08
Date Posted: February 17, 2005 at 9:38 PM
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Posted By: doc t
Date Posted: February 18, 2005 at 5:51 AM
I'm KooKoo for coco puffs! it's time for your medication mr jones.....no i don't want it......open wide....
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Posted By: Rick_h
Date Posted: February 18, 2005 at 8:15 PM
Ok now that I know why I goofed.... (note to self, redjust respirator) I have built the inside front up with 2 more lifts. Now I need to cut the gauge holes in it. 3 holes 2 1/6" or so. Just use a hole saw or is there a more percise way? Also, need to consider a finish to match the stock interior, I seen something about a fabric that can be used. Wonder if I can do that part in the paint or do I have to put another coat of bondo on and add texture? Seems I may be doing some of the steps bassackwards, oh well, about the only way I can learn! (note to self, adjust straps tighter on respirator, what I already said that, why do I feel so mellow, oh well ) Since my goof, we decided just to use the pod as a mold to create vacuum formed units for roof mount in an F Series pickup. If they turn out ok, may cut bottoms to fit others. Or now that I think about it, if vacuum forming, maybe I just wait and cut the hoels in the finished unit? I alrady have the hole templet. Thanks for the input, Rick H...
Posted By: Rick_h
Date Posted: February 20, 2005 at 11:55 AM
Ok, figured out the SEM makes a pepple type finish paint, will pick some up at atuobody supply house. Waiting to hear back from the vacuum former on temps to decide if the finish will handle it. Still have to get the contour of the roof to shape the bottom of the pod then figure a mounting solution. I just spent 5 minutes inthe cab of the truck and dang, I came up with about a dozen new ideas! This forum is going to get me in trouble with my wife! (its here truck I use for lay out and design). Thanks again, Rick H...
Posted By: johnnyb1231
Date Posted: February 22, 2005 at 12:21 AM
i cant count how many times ive gotten stoned off resin... but the longer i work with it the better my projects turn out... i think im just so high it makes me more creative and i dont care about what my boss says... one day me and my buddy were so stoned off the resin we ended up working till like 3 am... but the project turned out nice
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