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techtalk:ref:engmech03k [2019/07/21 00:06]
hippysmack [Chopping OEM Sprocket Cover Into a Gothic Cross] 		techtalk:ref:engmech03k [2019/07/21 00:48]
hippysmack [Chopping OEM Sprocket Cover Into a Gothic Cross]
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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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 +Total of about 48 hours. \\
 +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. \\
  
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-{{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​sprocket_cover_mod_25_by_anachris.jpg?​direct&​300|}} \\+A brass woven mesh sheet was cut as a backing the sprocket cover. \\ 
 +(unpolished,​ mill finish, ASTM E2016-06, 12" width, 12" length, 0.025" wire diameter, 54% open area) \\ 
 + 
 +Finished product: \\ 
 + 
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