Bumble
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| posted on 20/9/10 at 11:09 AM |
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Rear Panel Cover
Ok, so I'm about to make a cover to fill in the top of my rear panel. I have 6mm thick marine ply and plan to cover in the 3M Di-Noc Carbon
Fibre sheet (I have this too). Questions:
Do I need to treat the marine ply first? If so what with?
Whats best to bond them together?
Should I sandwich another material in between to get the best finish.
Tip and ideas gratefully received.
Thanks,
Matt
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RK
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| posted on 20/9/10 at 12:17 PM |
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Doesn't the 3M sheet come with glue on?
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interestedparty
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| posted on 20/9/10 at 12:45 PM |
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If the material isn't sticky backed I would suggest using a double-sided tape like the stuff they use for carpets, alternatively you could use a
contact cement but they can be difficult to spread evenly
Whay are you going to do about the edges?
As some day it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list-- I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed-- who never would be missed!
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Humbug
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| posted on 20/9/10 at 01:09 PM |
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I think it might be difficult to get a good finish with the DI-NOC on plywood?
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Bumble
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| posted on 20/9/10 at 01:53 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Humbug
I think it might be difficult to get a good finish with the DI-NOC on plywood?
Can you explain why? I could use Ally but thought wood might be easier.
I'm planning on making it in 4 parts:-
A large rectangular main section and then on either side 2 smaller sections to acomodate my roll bar back stays.
Also, plan on fixing Aero fuel cap on top o/s.
Thanks,
Matt
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interestedparty
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| posted on 20/9/10 at 02:18 PM |
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What are you going to do about the edges?
As some day it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list-- I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed-- who never would be missed!
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vyperstrype
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| posted on 20/9/10 at 02:55 PM |
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Have a look in my photo archive ( last photo ) I made mine out of some ali Chequer Plate and put some Edging round for a good finish
Where there's a will, there's a death!!
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40inches
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| posted on 20/9/10 at 02:55 PM |
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I am doing almost the same thing, Di Noc shows imperfections very easily, so I am using lots of coats of spay putty, sanded flat until the grain is
gone completely, you will need 3M primer on the edges and on the return edge.
It may be better to spread body filler over the panel, but only enough to fill in the grain, then primer fill, any way you do it means hard work.
I am beginning to think leatherette may be easier  Or use MDF?
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 20/9/10 at 03:00 PM |
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what ever you do remember to coat the ply all over with a thin coat of something (varnish) to stop it warping and would give you a smooth surface to
stick things to
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Davegtst
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| posted on 20/9/10 at 04:17 PM |
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Why not use acrylic instead of ply? It's not going to warp when wet and the 3m stuff should go on perfectly.
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locostbuyer83
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| posted on 20/9/10 at 04:23 PM |
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I'm just at this stage as well. I have made an MDF template and I was going to either use a sheet of aluminium or marine ply and cover it with
vinyl but I like the checker plate idea.
My problem is getting round the roll hoops as I have two separate hoops.
Also, does it have to be a door or can you seal it? i.e screw it down?
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