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PostPosted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 4:16 pm Reply with quote
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I wanted to customize a set of old Crosman 1377 plastic grips, and was wondering what I could use as a filler on the stippling and faux wood grain?

Would bondo work well - or is there a better alternative?
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 5:23 pm Reply with quote
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HallisChalmers wrote:
I wanted to customize a set of old Crosman 1377 plastic grips, and was wondering what I could use as a filler on the stippling and faux wood grain?

Would bondo work well - or is there a better alternative?


Bondo would work fine. Can also use ridgid epoxy.
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 9:38 pm Reply with quote
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Bondo would work fine. Can also use ridgid epoxy.

Bondo and normal epoxy don't stick real well to plastic. Bondo does make a filler for plastic bumpers:
http://bondo.com/featured/bondo-epoxy-bumper-repair-syringe-kit-280.html

Likewise, there is epoxy for plastic. It has cyanoacrylate ester (super glue) in the mix:
http://www.homedepot.com/buy/loctite-085-fl-oz-plastic-epoxy-1360788.html

Whatever route you choose I would be sure to thoroughly degrease the plastic. You might also consider drilling small holes for the filler to squish into, just for grip.

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PostPosted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 9:47 pm Reply with quote
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Thanks for the tips, greatly appreciated.

HC
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