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03-08-2003, 03:03 PM
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Filling in gaps
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?
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03-08-2003, 05:36 PM
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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... 
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03-08-2003, 05:59 PM
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How 'bout "plastic" as in car filler, like "Bondo" ??
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03-08-2003, 07:20 PM
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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.
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03-08-2003, 07:55 PM
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What do you think of epoxy?
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03-08-2003, 09:46 PM
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Don't know... Never tried it to fill in gaps or the like....
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03-08-2003, 11:16 PM
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Wouldn't that require a lot of epoxy?
I wonder how much that stuff is anyway... haven't gotten it in a while... |
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03-08-2003, 11:25 PM
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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.
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03-09-2003, 01:08 AM
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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?
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03-09-2003, 01:20 AM
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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.
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03-09-2003, 09:04 AM
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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 |
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