MK2 180 Centre Console Tablet build project - Making Another One? - Page 7

peterzs · 05-02-12, 04:04 PM

what filler you using Smokey?? Only ask, as I was sorting out the grand sons scooter where he had come off. Got some P45 isopon filler that I had in the shed, but also had another make of professional filler that said it was smoother.

I always put the filler on with an old credit card and you can get quite good results, dont let the filler get sticky, use it quickly and smooth it out.

I'm sure as ZS Phil says, just time and effort and it will come back as good as new.

Think if you wrap it, it seems to exaggerate any imperfections so could still see it.

Think we are all the same, want to do it and get it sorted as soon as poss, but bit of elbow grease again and it will be so much better.

Smokey · 05-02-12, 04:07 PM

Ross, I take no offence. I wouldn't dare put it in the car as is, I was just highlighting the issue I'm having. I have a couple of ideas it's just frustrating to be so close yet so far from what I want!
It's also such a small area to get filler in without getting it on the face of the screen. I will persevere, just wish it was easier lol!

talkingcars · 05-02-12, 05:35 PM

I would use high build primer and elbow grease.

Smokey · 07-02-12, 08:26 PM

Have come up with a new cunning plan. getting a new dremel in a couple of days so will have an update soon

Maxxed_Ross · 08-02-12, 02:22 PM

I'd be lost without mine, those little cutting disks are perfect for this sort of thing

Smokey · 08-02-12, 04:05 PM

Tell me about it! Will have it by saturday so will be busy on my days off!

carmadbaker · 08-02-12, 04:11 PM

flock it perhaps? my turbo dash was badly pitted and had an awful finish but the wonders of flock disguised it all

Smokey · 10-02-12, 04:51 PM

Ok so dremel arrived today so started to attack this again!

I ripped apart my work in the click area and have tried a new approach. Not yet filled it etc but all edges will now be straight so should look good.

Also took apart one of the USB slots to rework it to get it a bit more like the other one.

I have also sanded a little more hence the green bits lol.

I put the switches in and fitted it to the surround so as to get an idea of the finished article. It's coming together...

john180 · 10-02-12, 04:55 PM

that is going to look proper smart!

Jay-ZS+ · 10-02-12, 04:58 PM

As for finishing it Blair You will need to work through finer grits on bodywork I use up to 1600 grit some times. Spray water on it using wet and dry. As James mentioned high build primer always helps as its much easier to sand make. The joys of fabrication