Modding Simple Case Question

Discussion in 'Modding' started by ChuckleMuffins, 23 Feb 2002.

  1. ChuckleMuffins

    ChuckleMuffins What's a Dremel?

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    ok heres a quick question...

    My case has a little indentation in the front where a case badge would go.... but i don't want a case badge because i am going to paint a larger picture over that area.

    My problem is:
    How do i fill that indentation so that the front of the case is just flat (ie with no indentation)???

    I went to an arts store and the dude told me to just fill it in with glue, but i've already made a cdrom button extension out of a matchstick and i don't want to go TOO ghetto...

    What i am asking is:
    a) what should i use to fill this thing?
    b) how should i do it?


    thx

    Chuckles
     
  2. brutal

    brutal What's a Dremel?

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    assuming its a plastic bezel, the easiest way would to use plastic body filler (Bondo)

    basically it is a 2 part system, that you mix, fill in the hole and sand smooth with its dry. its pretty easy to work with and a great solution if your gonna paint over it.
     
  3. Fletch

    Fletch What's a Dremel?

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    Could use Milliput Its a 2 part epoxy putty, any good model shop will sell u sum or something similar.
    Just fill, sand then paint.......job done:)
     
  4. Geek

    Geek What's a Dremel?

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    Make sure that whatever you use, you sand the whole area you fill to be flush with the surrounding "natural" (heh) plastic.
    Good luck!

    Gordon
     
  5. Fletch

    Fletch What's a Dremel?

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    Yep, best to take your time and make a good job of it.
     

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