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  1. Lil Help!

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

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    I recently bought a TE HDPE bucket and would really appreciate some advice on how to get the paint to stick, and get a smooth finish.

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    I have cans of Krylon Gloss White (Fusion variety not available in Oz), and Rustoleum "Universal" Gloss White (supposedly sticks to anything).

    My first attempt with Krylon appeared thin and watery, and bubbled in some areas so I wiped it off. The Rustoleum was marginally better, but bubbled in the same areas! I have just scraped all of it off after it became touch dry. Will sanding the plastic give the paint a better grip? I still want some of the paint to peel/chip off in certain areas to give the weathered look. This is what I hope to replicate.

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  8. Working with ABS Plastic

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

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    It's hard to use score'n'snap on some parts like the lower legs, due to the curvature. Having put about 4 of these kits together, I've found the best way is draw your line, cut with tin snips as best you can along the line, and then sand with 80 grit on the orbital. Your going to cover it with bondo or whatever to go seamless any way.

  13. AP or TE2...please help

    in Getting Started - Read this First!

    Posted · Edited by gmrhodes13
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    I have both. TE2 for the TD, AP for my TK. I believe the TE2 to be a much better suit. It is really easy to put together and the AP takes a bit of work to get certain pieces to align properly. I have put 3 OSCS clones together and would say I'd rather assemble one of those than another AP. The TE2 also fits much better overall, and didn't need to be shimmed on the sides, or anywhere else for that matter.

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