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techtalk:ref:engmech03k [2019/07/21 00:06] hippysmack [Chopping OEM Sprocket Cover Into a Gothic Cross] |
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+ | Total of about 48 hours. \\ | ||
Measurements taken with the graphic idea rough sketched. \\ | Measurements taken with the graphic idea rough sketched. \\ | ||
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Finish shaping and sanded with sandpaper and getting ready for the wrinkle paint. \\ | Finish shaping and sanded with sandpaper and getting ready for the wrinkle paint. \\ | ||
+ | The cross portioned was masked off to keep paint from sticking to it. \\ | ||
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+ | The VHT wrinkle plus went on gloss (very gloss) with at least 3 coats at varying angles and given a couple of hours for the paint to set. \\ | ||
+ | Then it was heated in the oven at 200 degrees. \\ | ||
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+ | For those using the VHT wrinkle paint, it takes a while to cure. \\ | ||
+ | It's very durable once it does finally finish gassing out. \\ | ||
+ | After about an hour in the oven, (this would be about 2 to 2-1/2 hours after first spray) a dental tool was used to remove the masking. \\ | ||
+ | This seemed to be a good time to pull tape very easily using the flat blade tool designed not to hurt enamel. \\ | ||
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- | {{:techtalk:ref:engmech:sprocket_cover_mod_19_by_anachris.jpg?direct&300|}} {{:techtalk:ref:engmech:sprocket_cover_mod_20_by_anachris.jpg?direct&300|}} {{:techtalk:ref:engmech:sprocket_cover_mod_21_by_anachris.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ | + | After it finishes curing, wash the adheasive off with solvent then block sand with 1000 grit wet to blend all lines back to crisp. \\ |
+ | And finally, a bit of re-polish on the cross and fitted. \\ | ||
+ | {{:techtalk:ref:engmech:sprocket_cover_mod_19_by_anachris.jpg?direct&300|}} {{:techtalk:ref:engmech:sprocket_cover_mod_20_by_anachris.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ | ||
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+ | A brass woven mesh sheet was cut as a backing for the sprocket cover. \\ | ||
+ | (unpolished, mill finish, ASTM E2016-06, 12" width, 12" length, 0.025" wire diameter, 54% open area) \\ | ||
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+ | {{:techtalk:ref:engmech:sprocket_cover_mod_21_by_anachris.jpg?direct&200|}} \\ | ||
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+ | Finished product: \\ | ||
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