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Dazza
07-23-2006, 08:22 AM
Hi, I am new here and thought i'd register and ask for some pointers.

First off, i'm looking for a Psone Screen, so if anyone has one for sale, modded or not, please hit me up!

Next, how would I go about painting a glossly finish on plastic, including some transparent perspex? I'm hoping to acheive a clean all over finish. The plastic has some inperfections and i'm trying to make glossy black paint cover plastic so it looks similar to glossy black metal.

Also, what is the best filler, i'm looking to cover metal and plastic with a thin layer. I also need to fill big holes, like a floppy drive hole for one. How would I do this? Can I just pack it with newspaper scrunched up and then bondo over it both sides? I plan on painting the inside of the case also a glossy white, how would I do this? Would it be wise?

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Omega
07-23-2006, 05:10 PM
don't use newspaper. it's cheap.

Not to mention, the bondo will be able to fill something like that fine. It might drip out the back a little, though (just put a paper towel under it as it dries)

Dazza
07-23-2006, 05:37 PM
I know the newspaper would be a cheap fix, but it'd provide a better backing than 'nothing', so to say in my opinion. Either that, or i'll try pick up some modeling clay to fill the holes, or seak advice at my local car place (where i'm going to buy the spray paint).

Omega
07-23-2006, 07:15 PM
dude, the bondo will be fine. Trust me. I have experience (gasp!).

I filled in my power button, and after it dripped like once or twice, it's hard as a rock (or rather, hard as bondo)