[roc-chat] Re: Paper tube refinishing question
- From: Mike Riss <rockt_dude@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:50:11 -0800 (PST)
If it's a standard paper tube, you're probably talking about the
glassine outer layer. It's going to be hard to patch the damaged areas
without any sanding, risking doing more damage. You'll want something that's
easy to sand, like Bondo Glazing and Spot Putty:
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/3M-3-oz-Bondo-glazing-and-spot-putty/_/N-255s?itemIdentifier=540155
What are you going to use on the body tube surface before painting? Whatever
it is, it should work for repairing the area as well.
Mike
--- On Fri, 12/14/12, Park Warne <wpwarne@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
From: Park Warne <wpwarne@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [roc-chat] Paper tube refinishing question
To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Friday, December 14, 2012, 9:41 AM
Hi all! I am in the process of sanding/stripping my DX3 (paper tubes) and got a
little "enthusiastic" in some spots. In those spots the outer paper surface
seems to be shredding, almost like the extreme outer layer of the tube is
peeling off (looks a little like white glue peeling off, but there is no glue
there).
My question is does anyone have any ideas on how to get a clean, smooth
surface for painting on a tube with this type of defect? The two ideas I have
at this point are: 1. Build up the surface gently and thoroughly with
automotive hi-build primer and sand, sand, sand
2. Apply a light coat of diluted wood filler (almost like a plaster skim coat
on a wall) and sand until smooth I do want to try and minimize weight and
maximize durability, but I'm at a bit of a loss on this one.
Thanks in advance, and have a happy holidays! Park WarneNAR 94438 - L1
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