Using epoxy to make emblems rad

So, I've got an ITR in the wings, and to make the emblems all rad and 3d and junk, I'm planning to use epoxy over an Accu-Stion PE, which I've painted red and then rubbed the H back out into shiny metal. Now here's the question - I don't think my epoxy is clear enough when dry to make it look like the Type R H. What kind of epoxy do ya'll use for this? And how do you get it on the emblems smoothly, so there aren't little lumps and stuff in it?

Thanks!

If you're referring to painting a photo etch emblem, I do the clear exactly how I show in the How To I wrote.

Will what kind of epoxy are you using now? you might try an automotive paint store and see what they say to use. Maybe 2 part urethane clear it dries very hard and crystal clear.

Steve

Why use epoxy? Several coats of clear paint will achieve the same result.

I've used Future before and that worked out well for me. Place a liberal drop on top of the emblem and the surface tension of the Future makes quite a nice little curved bubble. It does shrink down quite a bit when it is drying but you can always add to it or strip it clean with ammonia and start over. Alot safer and easier than epoxy in my opinion (no bubbles).

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While I've used epoxies for this over the years, I switched to clear casting resins available from Smooth-On and such. This was to ensure that there would be no yellowing over time. Something that can happen with clear epoxy, paints and even future.

Also take in to account the drying time. Adjusting the mixture will give you a longer pot life and allow you to work out any bubbles and get perfect coverage.

Workin' in the epoxy resins also gives you a harder/durable finish. . .

The same applies to this as in the Freakray's fine How to and well as the Side Marker how to. . .

Good luck!

This was to ensure that there would be no yellowing over time. Something that can happen with clear epoxy, paints and even future.


I've never had Future yellow, even on 5+ year old applications. I've never had it yellow in the bottle. I HAVE had the paint UNDER the future yellow. Have you actually experienced a coat of future yellow?

Bill

I was impressed une day when I seen a Volvo badge on here, covered by 2 part glue, absolutely stunning, may be from Chuck id I don't remember wrong?

Was this the one?. . .



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Unfortunately I have had Future yellow on a few models. . .

First was when I had used it as a gloss coat. The base color was over a pearlescent white and I was surprised with how quickly it did yellowed (only a few months). Luckily Future strips easily with just ammonia and I was able to fix it no problem. . .

The cause? Who knows. . . As you know anything could react with finishes. :banghead:

Other times was over decals and when used for gluing windscreens and clear parts. However, like you said, I've also had badges and such covered with it for years and never yellowed.

Rather than run any further risk I eliminated the problem with the resins and ya just can't beat 'em in final assembly. . . The finish is hard as a rock. . . :thumbsup:

Was this the one?. . .
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Sure!

Thanks for the help, guys. I used clear and it worked well, even though I was asking about epoxy. I'd heard that the epoxy works wonders, and figured it would have a better relief to it.