Making Knobs From Scratch

[Lasonic TRC-920]

Amazing work! Wow!!!!!!

I would use adhesion to plastic spray paint (metallic high shine paint), apply several layers, and then polish it later.

I've never heard of that. Can you post a link of where to get it? Thanks

 

[BoomboxLover48]

I've never heard of that. Can you post a link of where to get it? Thanks

Dear Chris,

Here it is.....http://www.carid.com/dupli-color-automotive-paint/dupli-color-specialty-product-4014581.html?gclid=CjwKEAjw2MOhBRCq-Nr87_j-lDASJAAl4FNhjpQ205qTEN6XSt84hOIQ7aIP2FLAlqF-O5bBEX1sSRoCiyzw_wcB

I will check Walmart or any auto parts store.

1. Spray with Fusion from SW http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/products/catalog/fusion-for-plastic/

which has good adhesion to plastic and then

2. spray the Dupli color chrome paint.

 

[Ken]

Dupli color is the bomb. They also make their own spray adhesion promoter product. They both will be at the auto parts store. I have used it with success on everything from boomboxes to car bumpers.
A necessity for plastic work in the garage.

 

[MrMcBlaster]

Genius work!!

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

Dear Chris,

Here it is.....http://www.carid.com/dupli-color-automotive-paint/dupli-color-specialty-product-4014581.html?gclid=CjwKEAjw2MOhBRCq-Nr87_j-lDASJAAl4FNhjpQ205qTEN6XSt84hOIQ7aIP2FLAlqF-O5bBEX1sSRoCiyzw_wcB

I will check Walmart or any auto parts store.

1. Spray with Fusion from SW http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/products/catalog/fusion-for-plastic/

which has good adhesion to plastic and then

2. spray the Dupli color chrome paint.

I will look into that. Even if I paint all the knobs with this and they all match, it should look better.

Thanks!

 

[caution]

When I was at TAP recently I noticed that they sell a bunch of stuff for casting. There was a sample sitting there of a wrench, and got me to thinking, I bet this would work for knobs. Just a thought (I don't need any myself.... yet)

 

[riker1068]

Whoa. Mind blown

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

When I was at TAP recently I noticed that they sell a bunch of stuff for casting. There was a sample sitting there of a wrench, and got me to thinking, I bet this would work for knobs. Just a thought (I don't need any myself.... yet)

I have been looking at some casting equipment. After the first of the year I will get serious about it and make a purchase.

Whoa. Mind blown

KOOL

 

[static2000g]

Thanks guys, yeah, I'm the king of Jerry Rigging!

But in the end, I'm happy with it....It doesn't look bad from a few feet back (Kind of like my ex wife )

Bro; this ain't Jerry Rigging. Jerry Rigging is getting a paper clip and a thumbnail (which is what I would have done!!! lol)....... thats a lot of effort to replace a knob.

Impressive

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

Bro; this ain't Jerry Rigging. Jerry Rigging is getting a paper clip and a thumbnail (which is what I would have done!!! lol)....... thats a lot of effort to replace a knob.

Impressive

Thanks man, yeah allot of work for a knob, but my OCD refuses to let me look at a radio missing knobs!

 

[oldskool69]

Way to go Chris! Outstanding effort working the knob while not forgetting the needs of the shaft!

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

Way to go Chris! Outstanding effort working the knob while not forgetting the needs of the shaft!

It's really the needs of both and proper timing....