I have a resin lid for a Mr. Fusion, the front has several holes what's the best filler for resin? I've heard for tiny holes some fill with super glue...any truth to that method working?
Thanks
mike
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mike
Filling holes in resin?
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Kerr Avon
Master Member
If they are pin pricks size, yeah, but anything over that use a nice automotive bondo filler. The thing to remember about using super glue to fill the hole is that super glue is considerably harder than resin and will have some differential when it comes to sanding. So if you fill too much you may get a blob of a hard cured glue that's a pain to sand down.
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Bondo or even Squadron white putty for fixing surface flaws, and Aves Apoxie Sculpt if it's a large gap, or something that needs to retain fine detail/get tapped/drilled.
Like for this - I used Aves:
For this (pinprick-sized pitting that revealed itself when hit with a metallic paint) I used Squadron white putty:
Like for this - I used Aves:
For this (pinprick-sized pitting that revealed itself when hit with a metallic paint) I used Squadron white putty:
franz bolo
Sr Member
Apoxie Sculpt works great. For tiny airbubbles, I use Bondo Glazing Putty.
The wood filler I used dissolved in water.
You can also use Plumbers Putty:
FB
The wood filler I used dissolved in water.
You can also use Plumbers Putty:
FB
Gigatron
Sr Member
For small holes, sand the piece just enough to create some dust. Mix the the dust with some super glue and fill the hole (work in small batches). Sand the area within an hour while the mixture is still workable. Longer than that and the superglue will be way too hard to sand easily.
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thanks guys!
mike
mike
www.magicsculp.com
excellent stuff. just rub some into the holes and smooth over with your finger and water.
excellent stuff. just rub some into the holes and smooth over with your finger and water.
PHArchivist
Master Member
I second this... For non-load bearing filling, Elmer's Wood Filler is unbeatable.
It is WAY cheaper than the brand-name hobby fillers, requires no catalyst, generates no heat, doesn't require rubber gloves, doesn't have to be mixed, and won't glue your fingers together! And I think the dust created in sanding it is less harmful, but read the label. Thin layers set up in an hour or so.
And yes, it dissolves in water when UNCURED, which is fantastic because you can put a dab on your finger, dunk your finger in a cup of water, and smooth the stuff on.
And it sands like a dream...
TRY IT!! You won't be disappointed.
franz bolo
Sr Member
I second this!!! Clutch turned me on to this stuff and it's amazing. I highly recommend it.
TheGreenMachine
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For lots of really tiny holes you might consider giving the Gunze Sangyo Mr. Surfacer products a try. There's a failry recent discussion on it in the General Modeling Forum:
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=27496&highlight=surfacer"
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http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=27496&highlight=surfacer"
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LeMarchand
Sr Member
for larger flaws, i use aliminium filled carbodyfiller. for pinholes and scratches etc i use primer mixed to a paste with talcum powder, works wonders.
franz bolo
Sr Member
Here is what I had to fill. I used the Apoxie Sculpt first then after I sanded it with 300 grit, I added the Bondo Glazing putty then sanded that.
It's super smooth now.
FB
It's super smooth now.
FB
franz bolo
Sr Member
Yeah, it's scary looking! The red is the bondo and the grey is the putty. Once I prime it, it all goes away!!
FB
bcstanding
Well-Known Member
Somebody on the Trek Prop Zone gave me a suggestion which worked - I tried using the really liquid superglue and sprinkling either resin dust (or I used baby powder) on it to get it to dry and set up really quickly. The excess can be trimmed with a hobby knife before you sand it.
Eagle
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PHArchivist
Master Member
I think so. I'll check...
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