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Post by thanatu55 » Sat Oct 28, 2017 3:24 pm

Hmmm... I should have bought me a 3d printer!! lol :rofl:
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Post by Z4 Gaz » Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:14 pm

Great idea, PM sent.
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Post by IAmOrion » Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:16 pm

All PM's currently replied to :) Thanks everyone for their interest - and Thanks of course to thanatu55 for putting the idea to me and being the test pilot :)
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Post by oldgitdave » Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:25 pm

Looking forward to receiving these & getting them painted up :). Any recommendations for a suitable spray primer for PLA?
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Post by IAmOrion » Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:29 pm

oldgitdave wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:25 pm Looking forward to receiving these & getting them painted up :). Any recommendations for a suitable spray primer for PLA?
I just used Halfords brand primer when I’ve sprayed PLA car parts before. You can get some that are heavy or high build which I imagine would make it easier to get rid of the layer lines. I’m sure thanatu55 will pitch in with what he did soon enough as his looks great 👍🏻
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Post by thanatu55 » Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:50 pm

Standard surface primer is fine. Just get a decent topcoat, I tried a no-brand mix and it dried terrible, used this instead https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine- ... 2749.l2649 to get a perfect finish.

I've done one of the door ones now but it's chucking it down atm so can't get a photo up yet.
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Post by IAmOrion » Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:52 pm

thanatu55 wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:50 pm Standard surface primer is fine. I've done one of the door ones now but it's chucking it down atm so can't get a photo up yet.
Ooh nice, I look forward to the photo once it’s stopped raining :)
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Post by thanatu55 » Sat Oct 28, 2017 5:16 pm

I can safely confirm that they pass the heavy rain test! 8)
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Post by IAmOrion » Sat Oct 28, 2017 5:43 pm

thanatu55 wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2017 5:16 pm I can safely confirm that they pass the heavy rain test! 8)
Haha that’s good to know :rofl:
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Post by Ruroma69 » Sat Oct 28, 2017 5:55 pm

Pm sent 😃😃

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Post by Coffee331 » Sat Oct 28, 2017 6:31 pm

PM sent :thumbsup:

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Post by IAmOrion » Sat Oct 28, 2017 6:36 pm

All PM’s replied to 8) :thumbsup:
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Post by oldgitdave » Sat Oct 28, 2017 6:38 pm

IAmOrion wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:29 pm
oldgitdave wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:25 pm Looking forward to receiving these & getting them painted up :). Any recommendations for a suitable spray primer for PLA?
I just used Halfords brand primer when I’ve sprayed PLA car parts before. You can get some that are heavy or high build which I imagine would make it easier to get rid of the layer lines. I’m sure thanatu55 will pitch in with what he did soon enough as his looks great 👍🏻
thanatu55 wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:50 pm Standard surface primer is fine. Just get a decent topcoat, I tried a no-brand mix and it dried terrible, used this instead https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine- ... 2749.l2649 to get a perfect finish.

I've done one of the door ones now but it's chucking it down atm so can't get a photo up yet.
Thanks for the info guys :thumbsup:. I did wonder if I needed a special plastic primer but it seems not. Your boot lock one looks superb thanatu55. Looking forward to seeing the door locks.
Just ordered Sterling Grey spray paint, thanks thanatu55 :thumbsup:. Not sure when I'll get to do the painting though as it's getting a bit cold outside & I'm not sure Mrs oldgit would like me spray painting in the kitchen :violent1: . Might need to wait until the spring when my Zed comes out of hibernation. Can't wait :driving: .
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Post by Z4 Gaz » Sat Oct 28, 2017 7:03 pm

oldgitdave wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2017 6:38 pm
IAmOrion wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:29 pm
oldgitdave wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:25 pm Looking forward to receiving these & getting them painted up :). Any recommendations for a suitable spray primer for PLA?
I just used Halfords brand primer when I’ve sprayed PLA car parts before. You can get some that are heavy or high build which I imagine would make it easier to get rid of the layer lines. I’m sure thanatu55 will pitch in with what he did soon enough as his looks great 👍🏻
thanatu55 wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:50 pm Standard surface primer is fine. Just get a decent topcoat, I tried a no-brand mix and it dried terrible, used this instead https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine- ... 2749.l2649 to get a perfect finish.

I've done one of the door ones now but it's chucking it down atm so can't get a photo up yet.
Thanks for the info guys :thumbsup:. I did wonder if I needed a special plastic primer but it seems not. Your boot lock one looks superb thanatu55. Looking forward to seeing the door locks.
Just ordered Sterling Grey spray paint, thanks thanatu55 :thumbsup:. Not sure when I'll get to do the painting though as it's getting a bit cold outside & I'm not sure Mrs oldgit would like me spray painting in the kitchen :violent1: . Might need to wait until the spring when my Zed comes out of hibernation. Can't wait :driving: .
Put the paint in warm water for a bit and stick the blanks to a box with some bluetack. Carry outside, spray, bring back in to dry. Job done, no unhappy wife. :thumbsup:
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Post by thanatu55 » Sat Oct 28, 2017 7:26 pm

I managed to make a bit of space in my incredibly packed garage. Lay a few sheets down to protect all the garage junk and spray 'til your heart's content!
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