Outline · Standard · [ Linear+ ] basics of custom body work, by aznballa2k4

[aznballa2k4]

i'll try to explain the process as simple as i can. we'll go over putty first. it all depends on what u like. everything is just my suggestion. (if u don't need to know about the types of putty is used then skip to the next section)

bondo bodyfiller is made for cars. it is originally made to fill in the dents on cars. it has light weight. it is not very strong when it comes to fine detail. it dries quickly in hot/warm temperature. in hot weather, the dry time is probably 1-2 minutes. theres not a lot of time to work with. it comes with 2 things; the filler and hardener. it is toxic. the fumes can cause dizziness, headache, etc. u'll need to use it in a well ventilated area. pretty much just read and follow the warning label. prices can vary on the size, store, etc. can be found at auto sections or auto stores.


tamiya epoxy putty quick/smooth type is made for models. i like using the quick type. when i used smooth type it felt rubbery when i tried to sand it. smooth type pretty turns out to be smooth on the surface when it is done curing. it is the opposite of bondo. doesn't have anything that will harm u. it is a 2 part putty. u rip off the same amount of putty from both sticks and knead them together. it is very strong when it comes to fine detail. you should sand the area that u r applying it to. it will have better surface adhesion. prices vary on store. can be found at hobby stores. only problem is that not all hobby stores carry it so call ahead.



bondo spot putty is just like bondo bodyfiller. this is made to fill in the holes left by the bubbles in bondo bodyfiller. if used to make custom work, it simply isn't good for that. it is very horrible to sand and very brittle.


testor contour putty is crap. basicly don't use it.

jb weld is made more for plumbing i think. similar to bondo but its in tubes. it is very hard to sand and very difficult to make detail. i think it has metal particles in it and it'll add a lot of weight since it might have some metal in it.

well i pretty much recommend using tamiya epoxy putty quick type. i also advise that you shouldn't work with putty that are only 1 part such as squadron or things out of a tube. over time those will shrink and cause paint problems and the appeal of the car.

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tools that you will need:

sandpaper- have a variety of grits for sanding. just don't use the really rough ones such as the ones with rock grains. i say use 250 and up.

dremel- any type of dremel is fine. get it with an engraver. that will come in handy for bumpers.

xacto knife- used for cutting and other useful applications.

assorted files- very helpful when getting certain shapes and lines.

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MORE IS COMMING. JUST NOT SURE HOW MANY PICS IT'LL ALLOW ME TO POST AT A TIME. ALSO THIS IS A LOT OF WORK.

[DertyDan]

ok thanx, but one more question. whats styrene? it is in one of your pictures, that white thing. by the way, that rsx is the best one i have ever seen, it inspiered me to get a rsx , but stupid radio shack didnt have any so i got a supra instead...

[aznballa2k4]

yeah styrene is the white thing. but styrene isn't always just a sheet. it has other forms as well. heres a site on styrene products. only problem is the pic size.
http://www.dhcinc.com/evergreen.htm

thanks for the comment on my rsx. glad it inspired u. don't worry about getting a supra. i got my supra project to inspire u too

[Mooshu_Beef]

Yeah, I am really interested in doing some custom body work to my RSX, I was thinking this kind of body kit



how its wide and sorta drops off at the door. Exxcept a little more exagerrated than that.

NOw I gotta go find a hobby show with this stuff...

[Supra1998]

You know what aznballa2k4!
This is best topic ever I read from this forum that your useful information about bondo & putty are very helpful to me to understand about them. So now, I must to get Tamyia epoxy putty from ebay and start work on my other projects.
Thanks

[12gaugerage]

that is some nice body work!

[WRXSTi06]

yeah i agree and i second that this topic should be pinned they pinned the painting thing so they should pin this if you agree post plz!

100th post yay junior member!!!!!

This post has been edited by WRXSTi06: Sep 26 2005, 05:36 PM

[aznballa2k4]

thanks. i'm glad that u guys could use this to help u build custom work. by the way, showing constant progress pics of ur work and getting feed back will also help. if u guys want honest opinion about ur work by me then just post it here and i'll try to help u out asap.

[EMU]

i bet my pics will be turned into links.... its barely over 400 pixels. i seriously don't get y its such a big deal. i mean its convenient for u guys right? instead of having to click on the links or thumbnails to view it. as long as it fits on the computer screen and u don't have to shift to the right or left it should be fine.

great to hear that u've learned more about body work.

FAQ: Can I add images to my message?
A: Yes, if they are 400 pixels wide or less at 72dpi. Just put the image somewhere online where you can link to it and use the IMG button to add the image to your message. Or you can use the "browse" button to upload the picture from your hard drive.

Why? Images that are larger than 400 pixels wide mess how the forum is viewed on some browsers. Also, large images simply take longer to download and we want this forum to be as speedy as possible.

Every time you upload an image that is larger than 400 pixels, I have to either a ) resize the image b ) use a link if it is not hosted on the forums c ) use link with thumbnail if the site supports it d) delete the image. I do not make the rules, I enforce them.

I do appreciate the effort that you went through with this thread, your work is excellent. Which is why I go through the effort of changing your images to thumbnails rather than just deleting them or making them into links.

This post has been edited by EMU: Sep 26 2005, 09:30 PM

[Mooshu_Beef]

Quick question--I picked up some putty, well tamiya and bondo are not easily found in my area. its Squadron putty.

Yeah, so when you said files, do you mean the file board, or metal files? all i got are metal files and the testors assorted sandpaper and an exacto knife

[aznballa2k4]

metal files with different shapes

[Mooshu_Beef]

you mean like hlaf circles, etc?

I got a file set with a square shaped rod, a hemishpere on one side, and flat on the other, and a flat one, a rounded rod. yeah. like that?

[aznballa2k4]

yeah, those r it.

[aznballa2k4]

this is for those that r concerned with how much my bodywork weighs. i measured the finished project and the before parts on my black rsx.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/azn...k3/P1000522.jpg

these r approximate values in grams.

custom rsx:

front bumper- 6.5g
rear bumper- 6g
body- 36g
everything together- 50

original rsx:

front bumper- 5g
rear bumper- 4g
body- 31g
everything together- 41g

[silviaknismo]

can bondo be used to create full bodies?

[jman413]

dude you can surely tell me about my work. you seem to be like the bodywork god so any comments from you would be awesome. mine is rsxtreme you gotta do a search cuz it got buried under all the other posts but ya. and i entered my supra in the body contest and so far it's lookin sick but i don't have pics up yet cause of copycats. your stuff is friggen awesome