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| Vader Repair; Repairing a Vader Lid | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 10 2012, 06:22 PM (566 Views) | |
| Scubavader | Apr 10 2012, 06:22 PM Post #1 |
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Hi all, can anyone recommend a fix for this lid. It appears only the paint is cracked, not the gelcoat. So whats the best way to proceed, total sand down and respray? ![]() ![]() ![]()
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| heatshock | Apr 10 2012, 11:32 PM Post #2 |
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I am not sure if anyone is the same, but I am 1stly a prop collector THEN a costumer. there are props that I collect for display and others that I get for trooping. And I am slightly ashamed to admit, that the trooping gear often doesnt get as much TLC as my display stuff. That said (1) Display - total sand down and repaint. It would drive me nuts (2) Trooping lid - its only a matter of time some thing ELSE becomes an issue. Certainly sand back the area, wet/dry sand, a little filler if needed (I use the car stuff eg u-pol and the like). Sand again, then paint that area only and paint. ie like a car repair. But thats me ![]() Nate Edited by heatshock, Apr 11 2012, 12:27 PM.
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| TANGO'D FETT | Apr 10 2012, 11:48 PM Post #3 |
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I would respray it , if its cracked here it will probably go again somewhere else in the future . |
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| Scubavader | Apr 11 2012, 06:27 AM Post #4 |
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Thanks for the info guys, luckily this isnt mine. It's one im looking to buy. It's a VM pull so would need to treat it with maximum respect. It wont be for trooping, either display or after repair I would sell it on. Loz |
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| heatshock | Apr 11 2012, 12:28 PM Post #5 |
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is that the one Paul/chewcy is looking to move? |
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| Scubavader | Apr 11 2012, 04:46 PM Post #6 |
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It is indeed, i wanted to look at how much work is involved before deciding Loz |
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| TANGO'D FETT | Apr 11 2012, 07:36 PM Post #7 |
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If its a VM it will either be in 2k (shiny version) or cellulose for the satin finish version . Cellulose you need to be careful what paint you go over it with as it will react , 2k is fi e whatever . |
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| heatshock | Apr 11 2012, 11:12 PM Post #8 |
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ooooooooo this is interesting, I have a VM02 satin finish![]() not that its damaged, but what would you need if it were to require a respray - paint wise that is |
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| TANGO'D FETT | Apr 13 2012, 12:05 AM Post #9 |
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Acrylics would react with cellulose and vice versa, flat back and do in celly again or 2k . It has a hardner so it's more resilient and the topcoat doesn't need a laquer. Nice vader btw
Edited by TANGO'D FETT, Apr 13 2012, 12:06 AM.
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| heatshock | Apr 13 2012, 11:14 PM Post #10 |
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absolutely love it. not only the look of it, but all that it means to the maker and to UKG history. its a piece that I have great respect for. efx legendary ANH? Meh, nothing compared to my prized VM02 ;P ta for the advice Steve |
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