Easy Lock Delete

IAmOrion said:
oldgitdave said:
Looking forward to receiving these & getting them painted up :). Any recommendations for a suitable spray primer for PLA?
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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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thanatu55 said:
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-Genu...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.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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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: .
 
oldgitdave said:
IAmOrion said:
oldgitdave said:
Looking forward to receiving these & getting them painted up :). Any recommendations for a suitable spray primer for PLA?
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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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thanatu55 said:
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-Genu...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.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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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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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:
 
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!
 
scooobydont said:
I am hoping mine get printed in black, saves me the hassle :D
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Hate to burst your bubble but I’ve only silver left atm - unless you don’t mind waiting an extra week... I have black PLA on order and should arrive mid week ish hopefully. Although you’d still want to smooth it really due to the 3D printing layer lines.
 
IAmOrion said:
scooobydont said:
I am hoping mine get printed in black, saves me the hassle :D
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Hate to burst your bubble but I’ve only silver left atm - unless you don’t mind waiting an extra week... I have black PLA on order and should arrive mid week ish hopefully. Although you’d still want to smooth it really due to the 3D printing layer lines.
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It's ok, was only kidding. :)
 
IAmOrion said:
Your idea + my 3D Printer and (albeit simple and quick) design - It's the little things like this that make me love having a 3D Printer.
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Any chance I/we could use the printer for a project? I've got a STL file at the moment that might need some modifying. Can you PM me your email address? So we can discuss? :)
 
kis said:
Any chance I/we could use the printer for a project? I've got a STL file at the moment that might need some modifying. Can you PM me your email address? So we can discuss? :)
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PM on its way :thumbsup:
 
Door lock.

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Just to update everyone, I have posted out all the orders today... I will PM everyone with their tracking number later this evening.

I bought a load of padded envelopes to post these so that hopefully if you have a nice postman he'll just stick in through the letterbox without needing a signature (or signing on your behalf).

Please do confirm safe delivery once received. Cheers all. Any problems, get in touch via PM :thumbsup:

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Coffee331 said:
:thumbsup: looking forward to finally hiding the boot lock :D
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I look forward to seeing yours and everyone else's :driving:

I posted them all Wednesday... and I think most arrived today so that's pretty quick! They arrived before I'd even got around to sending everyone their tracking numbers :rofl:
 
Yep, got mine this morning & got the tracking number later this afternoon :P. No problem though they look really good, plenty of spares too :thumbsup: . Looking forward to getting them painted up & fitted now. Will take Z4 Gaz's & thanatu55's advice & try to find somewhere warm enough to do them now it's getting a bit cold outside.
I work with 3d printed hardware in the aero industry & it's just amazing how far this technology has come on recent years. Thanks thanatu55 & IAmOrion for this, I'll post pics up once fitted :D .
 
Not sure how I got this kind of matte look on the camera but I thought it looked a bit 'arty' with a nice shot of the lock delete 8)

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