how could i make my crappy box look smooth and shiny?

[d audio 450 10+ year member]

what if i covered it in bondo or something? ive never even seen the stuff, but im told it dries and you can make it real smooth and all, then paint it.....my box is ugly as poop, and i didnt leave any lips to carpet it...so im finding an alternative way to make it look alright...

any suggestions appreciated

-pat

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[paikiah 5,000+ posts]

fiberglass man...//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Primetime 10+ year member]

Originally posted by paikiah fiberglass man...//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

If you can sand it to at least a semi flat shape. there is some really cool paint out there that after doing the 3 step process will make your box look like a rock.. Granite or something like that..

 

[mgaidica 10+ year member]

bondo would work.. not sure fiberglass would be necisary...

 

[BDIDDY 10+ year member]

resin that bad boy up and then sand it, bondo it, then sand that, then finally shoot it up.

 

[ramos 5,000+ posts]

How bad are we talking ? If it's just plain wood. I would just use some high build polyester primer to fill in the imperfections. Then sand it smooth and shoot a couple coats of finishing primer and sealer and paint.

If it's worst than that. Then I would use thin coats of body filler and sand everything smooth. No need for glassing. THere really is no need for the resin either. The body filler will stick to the wood just fine on it's own. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[BDIDDY 10+ year member]

Originally posted by ramos How bad are we talking ? If it's just plain wood. I would just use some high build polyester primer to fill in the imperfections. Then sand it smooth and shoot a couple coats of finishing primer and sealer and paint.

If it's worst than that. Then I would use thin coats of body filler and sand everything smooth. No need for glassing. THere really is no need for the resin either. The body filler will stick to the wood just fine on it's own. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

would you need to sand the wood first though?

 

[mgaidica 10+ year member]

u should sand the wood a little, then wipe it off with a damp towel, just so its clean and the bondo wont have trouble sticking.

 

[paikiah 5,000+ posts]

Then again, if the surface was jagged, that would mean more surface area, and more surface ara= more places to hold onto. Well, that's my theory anyway.

 

[BDIDDY 10+ year member]

You would need to use rougher grit too. Because if it is as smooth as a baby's butt then it wont stick.

 

[ramos 5,000+ posts]

Originally posted by BDIDDY would you need to sand the wood first though?

Depends on the wood. I don't usually. Body filler will stick to d@mn near anything and everything. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Mercureie 10+ year member]

im doin almost this exact same thing to my box that is drying in the garage now. hopefully it turns out good and i can post some pics. how many coast of body filler should i use, sanding between each one? and where can i pick some of this up?

 

[BDIDDY 10+ year member]

Originally posted by Mercureie im doin almost this exact same thing to my box that is drying in the garage now. hopefully it turns out good and i can post some pics. how many coast of body filler should i use, sanding between each one? and where can i pick some of this up?

I would use a straight edge and apply it pretty thick. Then sand it down to where everything is flat. You dont need "coats" because as I understand this stuff is not supposed to be used alot or very thick, it will crack.

 

[Mercureie 10+ year member]

I would use a straight edge and apply it pretty thick. Then sand it down to where everything is flat. You dont need "coats" because as I understand this stuff is not supposed to be used alot or very thick, it will crack.

ah, see, learn somthin new everyday

 

[BDIDDY 10+ year member]

Originally posted by Mercureie ah, see, learn somthin new everyday

well glad to help. Ask around some more though because I am not the smartest person on this forum.