Xperi-mental_101 Posted September 10, 2004 Posted September 10, 2004 (edited) Ok all, I am currently working on the Knight Rider mod and I had a question. I have created a mock up of the front grill of K.I.T.T. out of foam.. It is layered 1" at a time, and glued together with standard elmers glue. Now I have read several resources that state you need to seal your styrofoam before you start using your solvent on it, but they never say what you are supposed to use. I was looking for anything that I could spray on the foam to seal it or harden it.. I am going to fiberglass over it so it will ned to uphold to that. Any links or info would be greatly appriciated.. Thanks Edited September 10, 2004 by Xperi-mental_101 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVTmofo Posted September 12, 2004 Posted September 12, 2004 duct tape!!!!1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Posted September 12, 2004 Posted September 12, 2004 post some pics. ive been hearing alot about u and htis mod but i donno what to think of it without pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overclocker16 Posted September 12, 2004 Posted September 12, 2004 Could use like a clear epoxy or something maybe? Spread layers over it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some_Guy_ Posted September 12, 2004 Posted September 12, 2004 Heat seals foam, but it also causes it to shrink. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overclocker16 Posted September 12, 2004 Posted September 12, 2004 Yeah, heat will shrink foam, and depending how much heat will just melt it . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BionicSniper Posted September 12, 2004 Posted September 12, 2004 (edited) there is something specifically designed to be sprayed on styrafoam and make it extremely hard its like stikitak or something its used in construction for like signs or fake pillars Edited September 12, 2004 by BionicSniper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xperi-mental_101 Posted September 12, 2004 Posted September 12, 2004 there is something specifically designed to be sprayed on styrafoam and make it extremely hard its like stikitak or something its used in construction for like signs or fake pillars I know exactally what you are talking about, bu I also lack the name of the product. Funny thing is that everytime I go into a auto body shop and ask about some styrofoam hardening spray they all say the same thing. "I know what your talking about buddy, but I don't know where you get soem around here... Try walmart." Here are some links to the styrofoam mock up. It has made progress since these pics, and I will try to get new ones taken and up this week. - Top View - Top Angled - Front Bottom Thats the best I can do right now. Like I said, I will get the new pics taken and posted this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop245 Posted September 12, 2004 Posted September 12, 2004 instead of going to an auto parts store go to a hobby store or art store or even try a good lumber yard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobalt Posted September 13, 2004 Posted September 13, 2004 Big hobby shop stores will know what you're talking about Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xperi-mental_101 Posted September 13, 2004 Posted September 13, 2004 Ya, Ima try Hobby Lobby tonight. Hope they know, cuz that is the only Big hobby store we got around here. and I hate to order somethign so mundane online. <_< I have finished it and went ahead and covered it with ducktape for now. It was really fragile, and I din't want to break it. I will probably use an epoxy over the top of it. Oh well, tnite is D-day.. doing the fiberglass work when I get off tongith if all goes well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
confuzzedintelguy Posted September 13, 2004 Posted September 13, 2004 (edited) you could always use a fiber glass resin and thin sand it to prefection just wrap it in tweed and add the fiber glass resin(spelling) or you could use bondo i think bondo would work pretty good for that and its cheap Edited September 13, 2004 by confuzzedintelguy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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