bondo?

Yes it is nice to be able to put your projects INSIDE something isn't it? You know, to hold everything together so it doesn't flop around? Discuss the techniques here!

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bondo?

Post by GeckoLink » Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:46 am

Can I use bondo on styrene? The case that I am makeing is slightly flexible and I was wondering if the bondo would break off. thanks!
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Re: bondo?

Post by gannon » Thu Jul 29, 2010 2:42 pm

How flexible? Just a thought, but duct tape on the inside of the hole and spotting putty *might* be a more flexible solution than straight bondo

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Re: bondo?

Post by GeckoLink » Sun Aug 01, 2010 6:19 am

Its about as flexible as a hard cover book's cover. How flexible is putty?
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Re: bondo?

Post by Haunted360 » Sun Aug 15, 2010 7:27 pm

Hey, Bondo is perfect for Styrene (HIPS - High Impact Poly Styrene).


What I think you are trying to do, is just use the Plastic Styrene by its factory flexibility for Vacuum Forming.

So in other words, the Styrene needs to be 'heated up' for it to harden and not be as flexible.


To do this, I would probably just heat it up with a heat gun, or beter yet - in a oven on a flat tray for a little but (Be sure to look up the heat and timing specifications). I do not reccomend this however, as it MAY warp and 'thin out'.

Your best bet, would be to Vacuum Form it...


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Re: bondo?

Post by mako321 » Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:19 pm

Who said anything about vac forming? I think the case just isn't 100% solid and geckolink is just wondering if after flexing, the bondo would break off. Apparently hailrazer uses some of his special spot putty that is really flexible and perfect for the job.(there are links somewhere on the forums, I know it)

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