DeceptiSean Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 So 4 of 6 rivets caused cracking in my kidney to ab connection. Glued reinforcement abs strips behind holes and abs pasted the tops. Lots of sanding and polishing in my future. Anybody else have this issue with any kit? Have suggestions on how to best move forward or did I cover it. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeceptiSean Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Apparently using the webbing was my bad. I was under the impression that elastic would be to weak. I'm replacing the nylon webbing with some of my 1 inch elastic I have left over. I applied some abs paste to some of the more damaged holes and after extensive sanding and polishing, I'm not entirely happy with the outcome. You can tell that top hole had the worst blow out. I want to try painting over the area. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutz Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Get heavy duty woven elastic from strapworks.com Back that area with another strip of plastic. I would avoid painting, as the color/sheen will never match. Stick with ABS paste, sanding and polishing. Make sure you are using the same plastic as your kit for the ABS paste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeceptiSean Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 Get heavy duty woven elastic from strapworks.com Back that area with another strip of plastic. I would avoid painting, as the color/sheen will never match. Stick with ABS paste, sanding and polishing. Make sure you are using the same plastic as your kit for the ABS paste. Thank you again Mr. Stutz! I am having a little trouble with the abs paste. I get bubbles once it dries. I have sanded the area after, starting with 220 then 400 and finished with 1500. When I polish after it comes out very smooth but not as shiny. I think I might have to get an even finer grit sandpaper and try a different polish. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutz Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Use Novus plastic polish. https://www.amazon.com/NOVUS-7100-Plastic-Polish-Kit/dp/B002UCYRZU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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