MK2 180 Centre Console Tablet build project - Making Another One? - Page 6

Smokey · 04-02-12, 10:38 PM

I dunno. The flaws are probably so obvious because all I am looking at is the console without switches/screen/atc etc. I have so many ideas that I want to try too. I like the idea of silver with red splashes of paint, but worry it'll look blood splattered, also though of black splatters as the car is black. Oh I dunno lol!

talkingcars · 05-02-12, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by grimmy

Mate would it not be better to get it close to where you want it and working then have it finished professionally I know every time I looked at it it would drive me nuts if not flawless.

But half the satisfaction of something like this is knowing you did it yourself.

Smokey · 05-02-12, 08:17 AM

Think that's pretty much why I have kept going. Want to make something myself that's unique.

grimmy · 05-02-12, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by talkingcars

But half the satisfaction of something like this is knowing you did it yourself.

I do know that but what would be the point if its going to annoy you every time you look at it. I was only suggesting he got it painted professionally.

talkingcars · 05-02-12, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by grimmy

I do know that but what would be the point if its going to annoy you every time you look at it. I was only suggesting he got it painted professionally.

and I was only suggesting he didn't

Smokey · 05-02-12, 11:42 AM

It's not the painting that's the issue guys, it's the smoothing of body filler mainly around the clock area. It looks terrible imo but can't find a good solution other than hacking it and starting again!

Smokey · 05-02-12, 01:54 PM

Here are the main areas I have an issue with. Sorry about pic quality and poor lighting! It's only got a light covering of paint, enough to see the blemishes.

Supercharged_Z · 05-02-12, 02:24 PM

is there another soloution other than bf?

without putting this down or hoping at least you dont take offence I wouldnt put that like that in my car, well i would the track car but considering your making the rest of the dash super with flash switches and tvs etc this will really bug you forever!!

ZS Phil · 05-02-12, 03:14 PM

Its exaggerated by the fact that the lines are not parallel or straight which amplifies the smaller blemishes around the edges. If it was me Id try and straigthen it all up then fill the blemishes with either resin or a filler. Then get it as smooth as poss by using progressively finer grades of rubbing paper and then use a high build primer, sand, high build primer, finer grade sand and so on untill its smooth.

Not saying thats the right way because I know sod all about this sort of thing, just seems the logical way forward.

Quadcam24 · 05-02-12, 03:21 PM

wrap it in carbon film maybe ?