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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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Bubble Tech: Fabrication

BUBBLE TECH...

Daves dash trim from an FC
Dave gave this to me with cracks it in and glued on pieces... nothing a little bondo and fiberglass couldnt fix...
Keep in mind, this thing is such a piece of **** that even when i was trying to FIX it i kept cracking it as it would BREAK in my hands...

Problem:
Cracks- poorly fixed by gluing them back on sloppy (previous owner i think)
bottom right portion is missing a piece, had to fab up a duplicate
Weak.

Solution:
Sand down and fix unleveled sections from the glue
Fab up corner
coat backing with resin to strengthen it

sorry no before pics...

Fiberglassing


Bondo


Bondo/primer/sanding... (i think this is in order?)








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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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my s4 trim was cracked, I did the same

held up for the last 6 years or so

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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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Nice work!
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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sawwweeeeeeet! see i can fab but usually fck it up on the paint.. the one you did looks good!
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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wow, nice benny! it looks amazing!

i think i have a before picture somewhere

god knows i cant wait for it to be done, not having a radio sucks
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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lol tonight... then we'll finish it up this weekend?
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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i think so, i was gona pick up some paint tonight

ur coming right?
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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I sprayed mine with the same paint I painted my car with.

If you want it to come out smoother try putting a few coats of black on it, let it dry, sand it flat then spray some clear on it.

Or use one of the textured paints they sell in a can.
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