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Pluto101
03-08-2003, 02:03 PM
I have an old dell case that I'm painting, and it has this huge dell logo right on front. I could remove it, but then I would have this Dell-shaped valley right in the front of my case. What should I use to fill in gaps like this?
Force Flow
03-08-2003, 04:36 PM
Possibly fill it with plaster and sand it down after it dries. I don't know how that would go over with weight and cooling, though.

You could just try sanding the side down to the letters; just be sure to check how thick the plastic is.

I don't know if I really helped or not... :p
TwoRails
03-08-2003, 04:59 PM
How 'bout "plastic" as in car filler, like "Bondo" ??
Confused
03-08-2003, 06:20 PM
I agree with TwoRails. I've used Bondo on various projects around house. Easy to work with, sets up fast and is sandable and paintable.
Chas
Pluto101
03-08-2003, 06:55 PM
What do you think of epoxy?
TwoRails
03-08-2003, 08:46 PM
Don't know... Never tried it to fill in gaps or the like....

TwoRails
Force Flow
03-08-2003, 10:16 PM
Wouldn't that require a lot of epoxy?

I wonder how much that stuff is anyway... haven't gotten it in a while...
TwoRails
03-08-2003, 10:25 PM
generic stuff is about $3 for a little tube(s), specialty stuff is, of course higher... I was thinking about it, and I don't think I'd want to use it to fill in gaps as it's not really designed for it, plus most of it cracks easily, I believe. Bondo and the like is designed to provide some flexibility.
Pluto101
03-09-2003, 12:08 AM
Where would one go about getting some bondo, and how expensive is it? Also, I've heard the fumes are really bad, and I'm going to be working in a garage with the door shut (I'm in CT, and it's like 15 degrees fahrenheit). Should I be concerned?
TwoRails
03-09-2003, 12:20 AM
Your local auto parts store will have it. It used to be pretty cheap, about $5 for a quart can. Don't know if they have smaller sizes... The fumes aren't bad, and shouldn't matter for the very small amount you'll be using.

HtH

TwoRails
Confused
03-09-2003, 08:04 AM
I get mine at Home Depot. Any large supply place like Home Depot, Lowe's or auto stores should carry it.

I haven't noticed problem with fumes, but I've always worked with it outside in warm weather. Don't store it in a enviorement that cold and expect good results. Make sure that it has sat inside long enough to be at a workable temp before taking to garage to work with.
Chas