Bondo Question

[TXBolt]

This may be so noobish as to be ridiculous, but I have to ask so I don't screw things up...

 

Can I (or even should I) use bondo to create bonds between joints on the armor? I see some people use fiberglass, some use For Sale signs, and then other pics just look like Bondo is what is used to hold things together.

 

More specifically... I'm seeing For Sale signs or fiberglass used to join pieces like the leg armor and Bondo looks like it is being used to join the helmet visor to the helmet proper. Am I seeing things right or missing something.

 

Any clarification is appreciated.

 

Thanks!

 

TXBF

[Torm]

Hey 😀. I work for Boyd autobody and glass I'm a body tech and I have lots of knowledge on abs . Don't use bondo . Use panel bond like used on corvettes then fiberglass and finish off with putty .

[Torm]

Hey 😀. I work for Boyd autobody and glass I'm a body tech and I have lots of knowledge on abs . Don't use bondo . Use panel bond like used on corvettes then fiberglass and finish off with putty .

[Torm]

Tho that's only my experience on fixing cars . Others that have worked on these helmets might be able to help you more

[syllander]

Depends what you are gluing together. If you're working with ABS I'd go with E6000. If you're working with FG armor, I'd find an epoxy like JB Weld. Also with JB Weld you can use it to fill seams if you pull the area with your finger and a little solvent. I'd recommend wearing latex or nitrile gloves though.

[bjsavage7]

Not sure which parts you mean, but keep in mind, Bondo is just for making things look good. It doesn't really bond anything together. E-6000, or CA glue is usually what I use.

[TXBolt]

Thanks for the reply guys.

 

I'm using for sale signs and E6000 for the tank attachment to the back as shown in the various WIPs, I'm stumped on how to attached the visor on the helmet, and I THINK I'm going to use E6000 on joining arm/leg/back pieces together. However, I'm seeing fiberglass used in other WIPs, so I'm wanting to ask before I go and screw something up.

 

Grumpy has reached out to me to share his WIP pics and help me out, but in the interim, if you have other advice, I'm all ears.

[ferra]

Hi! Originaly I used epoxy glue(nural 25) to glue the visor to the helmet, but with handling and transportation it snapped off, the glue was too brittle? Whatever, I then got this and no more issues:

 

 

 

 

EDIT: You can also glue the silicone greebs to the armor with this

Edited August 17, 2016 by ferra

[THUNDERCAT]

Thanks for the reply guys.

 

I'm using for sale signs and E6000 for the tank attachment to the back as shown in the various WIPs, I'm stumped on how to attached the visor on the helmet, and I THINK I'm going to use E6000 on joining arm/leg/back pieces together. However, I'm seeing fiberglass used in other WIPs, so I'm wanting to ask before I go and screw something up.

 

Grumpy has reached out to me to share his WIP pics and help me out, but in the interim, if you have other advice, I'm all ears.

Hey did you end up using e6000 glue to attach the visor to the helmet visor being the top part of the helment not the lens.

 

I am about to attach the visor myself was thinking e6000 or drilling it in

[TXBolt]

Hey did you end up using e6000 glue to attach the visor to the helmet visor being the top part of the helment not the lens.

 

I am about to attach the visor myself was thinking e6000 or drilling it in

 

I ended up just using hot glue. It has been a year and it's still solid.

[TXBolt]

It was brought to my attention that I may have misread your question (sorry... I'll stop trying to reply on my phone). I thought you meant the shoc visor only.

 

I ended up attaching the helmet visor to the helmet by drilling pilot holes into the helmet and visor, feeding a screw through and securing with a wing nut. I then hit the screw head with the black cap, and that was it. You can find my build thread here: http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=15850&st=0 (I will need to update it soon, as I finally got off my tail and started working again).

 

TXBolt

[comm tech]

SInce the visor really does not have a ton of stress on it (like ever) I e6000 the visor to the helmet and drilled small holes and installed 3/4" flat head screws (slightly countersunk) 4 total, and then filled the holes with bondo. Sanded smooth. Strong as hell, 5 years so far