Mobile Dynamics Polycrete
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Printed Date: April 24, 2024 at 1:07 AM
Topic: Mobile Dynamics Polycrete
Posted By: calazon
Subject: Mobile Dynamics Polycrete
Date Posted: April 12, 2006 at 6:33 PM
Hey, I went to Mobile Dynamics in May 2004, and after finding out that they ARE NOT A NATIONAL ACCREDITED course, thus screwing me over on my tax return, I've decided to share thier "Polycrete" formula for all.
1 part bondo
1 part resin
You will have to mess around with the amount of hardner you mix in because it does change once the bondo is added.
To apply, use the mixture instead of using only resin. Only apply it to a fresh piece of glass/fabric. Once hardened it will be very light and very strong.
Liquid Bone: They didn't tell us how to make this of course, but the one guy told me that it was Polycrete, with another chemical that adds oxygen to the balance, thus making it alot lighter. So if somebody wants to try to figure it out that would be good. It shouldn't be too hard if you've taken a chemistry course, or just simply do some trial and error. They did say it was a common chemical.
Hope this helps some people out!
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Aaron
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Posted By: stang351w
Date Posted: April 12, 2006 at 6:52 PM
well..first off, i attended mobile dynamics in july of 2004, once tax time came i was able to write it off and think nothing of it. i've been there done that, and had a deicent tax return last year because of the amount i paid to go there, as for you shared secret...i already use that, and i magine there's loads of other installers out there on this site that use it as well, but personally, i wouldn't use bondo, there is better to use then bondo. ------------- Tri County KustomZ
certified installer
Posted By: firstrax
Date Posted: April 12, 2006 at 7:13 PM
calazon wrote:
with another chemical that adds oxygen to the balance, thus making it alot lighter.
Methylene. AKA, phenylisocyanate. Or any of a dozen other trade names. Its the active ingredient in expandable foams. BTW, did they tell you they were nationally accredited? That would be bad. Otherwise you really should have asked.
Posted By: calazon
Date Posted: April 12, 2006 at 7:38 PM
Yea they told everyone they were nationally accredited, even on thier website. They pretty much boasted it.
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Aaron
Posted By: torquehead
Date Posted: April 12, 2006 at 10:27 PM
LOL, yeah dont worry, im sure they dont own the patent of the mixing of other patented materials. This mix has been used in the early 1990s when I was working for a pool and amusement construction company, we were constructing concrete halfpipe/waterslides, which the concrete surface was coated with a relative mix you mentioned to provide a smooth hard finish. Theres several other fiberglassing sites that give exact measurements of this concoction of these materials. Some give different amounts per part depending on the intended use or location in which the mix is to be applied. Also, theres an additive that you can add to polyester or epoxy resins as well, such as the thixatripic media referenced from www.CarAudioHelp.com. If you order the Fiberglass 1 or 2 dvds, they give thier mix portions as well. Also, some fabricators have used baby powder or talk. So, they call theirs "Polycrete" eh? Im going to call mine...."Fiber-Mud" or "Multi-Flow-Filler"......just kiddin'
Posted By: sethsyd
Date Posted: April 12, 2006 at 10:57 PM
I am going there now. They don't say they are "nationally accredited". They offer MECP national certification.
Posted By: calazon
Date Posted: April 13, 2006 at 12:01 AM
Posted By: sethsyd
Date Posted: April 13, 2006 at 10:35 AM
My mistake, I go to the AZ campus, so I didn't look at the CAN site. But if other people have claimed it on their tax returns, why can't you? I serioulsy doubt that if they were not accredited, that they would post something like that on the site. Did you attend the school just to get the write off? That seems like a pretty dumb idea to me.
Posted By: 5150azn
Date Posted: April 13, 2006 at 10:46 AM
hahahaha
1 part bondo + 1 part resin = 1 part miracle mix
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Posted By: svra42.8
Date Posted: May 30, 2006 at 11:22 AM
Yea im going to same the same as Seth, i just finished class there and they never said that. I think the closest thing they said is that they were one of the most credited schools for the mecp since they helped with the development
Posted By: svra42.8
Date Posted: May 30, 2006 at 11:25 AM
i noticed your link im just wondering why you cant get anything as a tax write off i had two buddys go there and they had no problem either
Posted By: punkbastard
Date Posted: May 30, 2006 at 12:12 PM
If any of you have gone there and are looking for a job or have friends that have gone there and are looking for a job, pm me
Posted By: spookiestylez
Date Posted: May 31, 2006 at 12:56 AM
Just wondering what the going price is to go to the mobile dynamics school.....looking to get a payed vacation from work and return to a raise, LOL. I just requested a brochoure online, but you guys who are going or gone to the school already could probally give me all the info I need quicker, thanks sS
Posted By: crazyoldcougar
Date Posted: May 31, 2006 at 9:45 PM
about 5 G's for first class and about 8 if your going for your master class installer..
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Fiberglass Guru.
Posted By: spookiestylez
Date Posted: May 31, 2006 at 9:50 PM
HA, I seriously doubt Best Buy will pay for that, travel,etc sS
Posted By: mouglie
Date Posted: June 04, 2006 at 5:49 AM
eh, looking for a job where?
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I shall never outrun my guardian angel - again.
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