I assume if it's plastic you'd need a plastic primer followed by top coat.
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Re: Gear knob
Could you use a Halford's Plastic Wheel trim rattle can directly without a primer? Can't remember if they are acrylic?
That said, applying a proper primer is never a waste of time - a good insurance move in any case.
That said, applying a proper primer is never a waste of time - a good insurance move in any case.
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Re: Gear knob
Good morning and thanks for the compliments.
The printed part is plastic,As well as the thread for the shift rod, the sphere is wooden.
Already passed impregnating light walnut and transparent varnish.
The printed part is plastic,As well as the thread for the shift rod, the sphere is wooden.
Already passed impregnating light walnut and transparent varnish.
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Re: Gear knob
My 1985 Excel is missing its gear knob insert. Should it be labelled 1-2-3-4-5 or 1-2-3-4-O/D?
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Re: Gear knob
If it’s plastic, I would think you could use an adhesion promoter and then can paint in normal car paint of your choice.tezzan wrote: Thu May 21, 2020 16:35 It's so good I've got a couple of questions: Is it possible to spray paint the 3D printed part? And if it is, what paint would you use?
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Re: Gear knob
Sounds good, many thanks AlanAlan_M wrote: Sun Apr 28, 2024 13:24If it’s plastic, I would think you could use an adhesion promoter and then can paint in normal car paint of your choice.tezzan wrote: Thu May 21, 2020 16:35 It's so good I've got a couple of questions: Is it possible to spray paint the 3D printed part? And if it is, what paint would you use?
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Re: Gear knob
Nothing is fool proof. Fools are clever!
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Re: Gear knob
Would you consider making an 18mm centre badge to order?Mauro200 wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 09:48 Good morning and thanks for the compliments.
The printed part is plastic,As well as the thread for the shift rod, the sphere is wooden.
Already passed impregnating light walnut and transparent varnish.