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Re: Re: NEB'S "foam job"

To: <Nt788@aol.com>, <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Re: NEB'S "foam job"
From: Sparky <wmtsmith@landracing.com>
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2004 6:36:51 -0600
Jack,  Thanks, 

I have situation where I need to change the contour over existing alum will it 
stick well enough to establish the new shape and then glass and paint over it.

I your opinion what would be the downside to doing this?  wmts
> 
>> 
> > Jack,  Please give us a blow by blow on using urathane foam for filling and 
> > shaping body work .  From prep to final finish.
> > 
> 
> #1 establish guide lines i.e. center line, ribs, lumps of clay defining 
> clearance above existing parts, fill voids with cardboard, crumpled newspaper 
> ect.mix 2# density foam and pour in small quantities controlling spill with 
>taped 
> in place paper, or get an insulation company to spray it. shape with saws, 
> elec.plane, curry comb, rasp, "cheese grater" finish with sandpaper, when 
>close, 
> thin 20min sheetrock mud and spray with your favorite gun pressure  pot works 
> best, sand -spray-sand spray ect, apply a thick coat of partal #2 wax spray 
> multiple coats pva mold release let dry and lay up glass, Centerline is most 
> helpful for establishing semetricity, you can make half  outside templates by 
> pushing cheap thin rigid plastic into foam and tracing. Thanks Jack
> 
> 

  "Sparky"
Lakester 2211






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