custom????
fullbloodchop01
12-19-2002, 05:39 PM
i just got me a diecast( dub city avalanche) and i want to do some custom body work,now i want to do some shaving and molding but dont know what to do since its metal? can someone give me any help????
sugarcaddy
12-21-2002, 09:45 PM
Do you have a dremel power tool? If not you need one to do body work on metal. I use a Dremel all the time to do custom Hot Wheels. I use several different types of bits, including sanding drums, cut off wheels, and drill bits. To add detail I use JB Weld. This can also be used to add parts to the metal body and as a filler.
Scott
Scott
bill_kustomz
04-04-2004, 07:40 PM
get some jb weld or bondo glaze putty, they sell it at walmart where the automotive paint is.. its only about 1.50$ too
Gafoto
04-04-2004, 09:27 PM
For removing metal you're gonna have to use sand paper or a dremel tool (prbly a grinder bit). If you try to shave the door handles you will be required to repaint the whole thing though since I don't think jada uses automotive paints or anything you can find a match to.
To add to a body I reccommend Epoxy Putty. Its fairly common and comes in stick form. Just mash the two parts together and you have a clay-like substance you can model into an epoxy hard piece. Essential for bodykits.
Obviously some people use bondo and even quick set epoxy can work but these substances may be a little more difficult to work with. Whatever is your preference.
To add to a body I reccommend Epoxy Putty. Its fairly common and comes in stick form. Just mash the two parts together and you have a clay-like substance you can model into an epoxy hard piece. Essential for bodykits.
Obviously some people use bondo and even quick set epoxy can work but these substances may be a little more difficult to work with. Whatever is your preference.
clean customs
04-04-2004, 10:11 PM
hey where could i get Epoxy Putty?? and is it hard to use or no? thanks
mike@af
04-05-2004, 03:47 PM
hey where could i get Epoxy Putty?? and is it hard to use or no? thanks
I find epoxy putty hard to use. For die cast I prefer Bondo Body Filler found at walmart in the auto repair Aisle. Its some great stuff.
I find epoxy putty hard to use. For die cast I prefer Bondo Body Filler found at walmart in the auto repair Aisle. Its some great stuff.
turbo type-r
04-05-2004, 08:08 PM
bondo or jb-weld
mike@af
04-06-2004, 10:18 AM
bondo or jb-weld
Or evercoat.
Or evercoat.
turbo type-r
04-06-2004, 10:14 PM
yup
mike@af
04-06-2004, 10:24 PM
yup
Now if that is not a pointless post. :disappoin
Now if that is not a pointless post. :disappoin
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