Repairing crack in New Astro City and/or What is it made of?
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Repairing crack in New Astro City and/or What is it made of?
There's a small crack in my New Astro City cab that I really should repair. I'd imagine that I need to use some sort of epoxy. I was going to go down to the hardware store and ask about what I should buy but I figured they'd likely ask me what sort of material the cabinet is made of and I'm not really sure. Is it some sort of plastic or is it fibreglass? Or does it not even matter and whatever epoxy I should use will work well with anything?
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Re: Repairing crack in New Astro City and/or What is it made
I have a similar crack in mine. Back when I got the cab I did a repair on the cab using an epoxy to fill it up and it held it together for about a year, and now the crack is showing up again. The best advice I would have - though I'm not sure I can bring myself to do it - is to get a metal brace on the inside and paint over it. Where is the crack on yours?
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Correct me if im wrong, isnt it thin wood with a thick white gelcoat? The same teqnique used on boats.
If your not a handy person i think you should leave it to a paintshop instead, not so expensive if you find the right company.
If your not a handy person i think you should leave it to a paintshop instead, not so expensive if you find the right company.
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Re: Repairing crack in New Astro City and/or What is it made
Yeah I have no idea. I looked through the entire New Astro City manual but didn't see any note of what it was made of.Andrrreas wrote:Correct me if im wrong, isnt it thin wood with a thick white gelcoat? The same teqnique used on boats.
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Re: Repairing crack in New Astro City and/or What is it made
http://forum.arcadeotaku.com/viewtopic. ... 72#p108172"
Let me know if you find something to fix the crack...
Let me know if you find something to fix the crack...
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Re: Repairing crack in New Astro City and/or What is it made
Aren't the non-metal panels just gelcoated fibreglass?
Should be able to use any old fibreglass patch kit...
Should be able to use any old fibreglass patch kit...
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Re: Repairing crack in New Astro City and/or What is it made
Bodyparts are made of Pentam - if I knew what to use on it, I'd love to give it a try. The speaker surround (only the insert that yellows) and the CP surround are made of standard ABS plastic.kazuo wrote:Aren't the non-metal panels just gelcoated fibreglass?
Should be able to use any old fibreglass patch kit...
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Re: Repairing crack in New Astro City and/or What is it made
I've bought two different fillers. One normal fiberglas epoxy filler and one called "Marine Epoxy" that might be stronger.
I'm gonna do some test when the temperature climbs up from the basement, it was -23 'C this morning.
I'm gonna do some test when the temperature climbs up from the basement, it was -23 'C this morning.
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Re: Repairing crack in New Astro City and/or What is it made
jesus.
that can't be good for the cabs surely?
that can't be good for the cabs surely?
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Re: Repairing crack in New Astro City and/or What is it made
No no no, the cab is not out in the cold.
The epoxy is smelly stuff and I'd like to be out on the balcony when messing about with it.
The epoxy is smelly stuff and I'd like to be out on the balcony when messing about with it.
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Re: Repairing crack in New Astro City and/or What is it made
The finish is gelcoat. They sell gelcoat repair kits at boat stores. I've been tempted to do some minor repairs on mine, but haven't put forth the effort yet.
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Re: Repairing crack in New Astro City and/or What is it made
Just Wikipedia'ed "Gelcoat" and have to say that is a VERY important and good info from you, thanks. I had my Astro painted and the paint chips around the holes of the screws at the bottom. Not really visible though I HATE it. I will see if I can find someone who does Gelcoating for the next Astro restoration.jepjepjep wrote:The finish is gelcoat. They sell gelcoat repair kits at boat stores. I've been tempted to do some minor repairs on mine, but haven't put forth the effort yet.
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Re: Repairing crack in New Astro City and/or What is it made
What i did for my megalo2(which is made of close to the same stuff)
I sanded the inside, hit it with some resin then put a few layers of fiberglass webbing on(about 5-10 mins wait between coats. This will strengthen up the inside and stop the crack from reopening. If you can get a strap around the astro to hold the crack together while you do this it would be a better job.
Then i recommend a car type fiberglass reinforced putty filler. You can get a stronger one that has steel in it but its not necessary.
You may want to use a light aerosol can based filler at the end to fill any really small gaps.
I sanded the inside, hit it with some resin then put a few layers of fiberglass webbing on(about 5-10 mins wait between coats. This will strengthen up the inside and stop the crack from reopening. If you can get a strap around the astro to hold the crack together while you do this it would be a better job.
Then i recommend a car type fiberglass reinforced putty filler. You can get a stronger one that has steel in it but its not necessary.
You may want to use a light aerosol can based filler at the end to fill any really small gaps.
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Re: Repairing crack in New Astro City and/or What is it made of?
Sorry to recover this old thread, but trying to research about Astro Cities and how to bring them back to life. Did you manage to fix the crack?
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hey @zumbito
My father in law fixed mine with using fibreglass (which involves using resin) about a year ago. Im not 100% certain on every detail of the process, maybe youtube tutorials can help? I do remember him reinforcing the behind side
Some pics
My father in law fixed mine with using fibreglass (which involves using resin) about a year ago. Im not 100% certain on every detail of the process, maybe youtube tutorials can help? I do remember him reinforcing the behind side
Some pics
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Damn, that looks amazing! What did he do to cover the crack from the outside? Can't even see it. Is it repainted?mrjamma wrote:hey @zumbito
My father in law fixed mine with using fibreglass (which involves using resin) about a year ago. Im not 100% certain on every detail of the process, maybe youtube tutorials can help? I do remember him reinforcing the behind side.
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Re: Repairing crack in New Astro City and/or What is it made of?
Probably just some filler and then paint over. I would like to see what it looks like inside, because obviously something's keeping it together.
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Re: Repairing crack in New Astro City and/or What is it made of?
Hes a retired panel beater/painter, so Ill ask him when I see him next (hoping he remembers as it was a year ago)zumbito wrote:Damn, that looks amazing! What did he do to cover the crack from the outside? Can't even see it. Is it repainted?mrjamma wrote:hey @zumbito
My father in law fixed mine with using fibreglass (which involves using resin) about a year ago. Im not 100% certain on every detail of the process, maybe youtube tutorials can help? I do remember him reinforcing the behind side.
He did repaint that area and blended it once the repair was complete
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Thanks! Could you take a pic of the inside as Nem said? If he can tell you what shade of white he used, it would be awesome.mrjamma wrote:Hes a retired panel beater/painter, so Ill ask him when I see him next (hoping he remembers as it was a year ago)zumbito wrote:Damn, that looks amazing! What did he do to cover the crack from the outside? Can't even see it. Is it repainted?mrjamma wrote:hey @zumbito
My father in law fixed mine with using fibreglass (which involves using resin) about a year ago. Im not 100% certain on every detail of the process, maybe youtube tutorials can help? I do remember him reinforcing the behind side.
He did repaint that area and blended it once the repair was complete
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Re: Repairing crack in New Astro City and/or What is it made of?
Hey sorry for the delayed response.
Ill get a picture when im at home.
Regarding the colour - was matched at the time (custom mixed, not off the shelf) with automotive paint. Unfortunately couldnt recall the code for at least the base used.
The repair was done with fibreglass + resin on both front and back of the damaged area. He also put a small thin piece of steel which he fibreglassed (hidden underneath) into the rear for reinforcement. Then was sanded, primed, painted
Ill get a picture when im at home.
Regarding the colour - was matched at the time (custom mixed, not off the shelf) with automotive paint. Unfortunately couldnt recall the code for at least the base used.
The repair was done with fibreglass + resin on both front and back of the damaged area. He also put a small thin piece of steel which he fibreglassed (hidden underneath) into the rear for reinforcement. Then was sanded, primed, painted