Irish501st Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 there are a couple of slight gaps on my helmet assembly that I'm not cool with. Some may not even notice them, but I do. Fit up of the helmet, not the best on these kits I have. Have any of you used any kind of filler before to smooth out and blend any gaps? A recommendation of acrylic nail filler (stuff they use when doing a ladies nails) came up. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kessel Run[TK] Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 What kit are you using, and where are the gaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyTrigger[TK] Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Body filler is unlikely to adhere to a plastic helmet. Do you ask the question in reference to a Fibreglass lid? Either way, it would be best if you submit pictures of your helmet so we can see what you are referring to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 I have used body filler (bondo) on plastic and it does stick as long as the surface is roughed up with course sand paper. Depending on where the gaps are you may be able to use some white silicon, that gives a little flex. Some pictures of you're problem would help us better advise you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooperman Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) Jason, any photos of the helmet and gaps? Edit. Glen beat me to it Edited July 21, 2013 by Trooperman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish501st Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Well, being a body guy ( come from mechanics paint world) I know body filler doesn't work unless you have fiberglass helmet. What I did find threw help from wifey being these are abs plastic is that ladies acrylic nail filler does work. The gap is on the ridge where top done meets back. Its more than just a line like seen in originals. Not sure if during gluing it slipped or the fitment is just that bad. I can tell you I fit it a few times and it didn't want to sit flat on gluing ridge. I know the small line gap between back ridge and vents is OK but this occurred close to the front where face meets dome and side of back meets face. I'll take some before and after pix and post them. But for those that were curious, ACRYLIC NAIL FILLER WILL WORK....Have your girl show you how to mix and apply it if unsure...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RampantLion[TK] Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Just curious how this turned out. Any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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