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Old 09-22-2015, 10:46 PM   #1
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My new "thing" is painting the Axial roll cages gloss black so that they look more like a metal cage. Problem is the screws that hold the cage together are a dead giveaway. Has anybody filled the holes to cover the screws? With what product? I'm looking for something that can be sanded and painted. Has anybody done this? Bondo?
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Old 09-22-2015, 10:50 PM   #2
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Just a thought 2 part epoxy should stick well hold up is sandable and paintable but you will never see those screws again
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Old 09-23-2015, 12:17 AM   #3
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JB Weld.
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Old 09-23-2015, 10:03 AM   #4
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Just a thought 2 part epoxy should stick well hold up is sandable and paintable but you will never see those screws again
That's what I figured, but I should never have to take apart a JK cage. Gotta sacrifice for the look.

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OK, I'm giving it a shot this weekend.
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Old 09-23-2015, 03:09 PM   #5
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Kneadatite Green stuff epoxy putty... dries semi flexible.. sandable, paintable.. and yet soft enough you could dig it back out with a knife later if you needed to.
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Old 09-23-2015, 04:07 PM   #6
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I have use black RTV silicone to fill in the voids on the back of the lights. I imagine it may work for this. I am not sure about the painting, but once dry the silicone blends well with the plastic.
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Old 09-24-2015, 11:44 PM   #7
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Kneadatite Green stuff epoxy putty... dries semi flexible.. sandable, paintable.. and yet soft enough you could dig it back out with a knife later if you needed to.
I just ordered some. Looks like the right product for the job.
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Kneadatite Green stuff epoxy putty... dries semi flexible.. sandable, paintable.. and yet soft enough you could dig it back out with a knife later if you needed to.
I build a lot of 28mm models and this stuff is awesome. Easy to work with and should hold up great for what you are needing it for.
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I just ordered some. Looks like the right product for the job.
Just wondering if you got around to trying this and if it worked.
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Rubberized black CA glue for tires would work great for that. Clean the holes good with rubbing alcohol or the like first.
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