Seams

[Darth Domain]

The FX armor i have was put together quite rushed with seams coming apart etc. I was contemplating a more " permanent" solution such as rivetting all the seams together then painting the rivet heads white so not so noticable. Do troopers think this is an acceptable method as opposed to glue/velcro.
Thanks

 

[geordietrooper]

personally i'd avoid rivets for seams & use abs glue or industrial velcro





rob woz ear

 

[Darth Domain]

<div class='quotetop'>(geordietrooper @ Jun 19 2006, 01:38 PM) [snapback]1263927[/snapback]</div>

personally i'd avoid rivets for seams & use abs glue or industrial velcro





rob woz ear
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Is industrial strenght velcro the same as high strenght or not, also, is industrial strnght usually available in DIY stores or do any UK guys where i should be looking
Cheers

 

[geordietrooper]

you can get indusrial velcro at john lewis or b&q

 

[Darth Domain]

<div class='quotetop'>(geordietrooper @ Jun 19 2006, 07:45 PM) [snapback]1264054[/snapback]</div>

you can get indusrial velcro at john lewis or b&q
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Thanks chap :thumbsup

 

[foxbatkllr]

The velcro that comes with the FX kit is not strong enough. I've put two kits together using industrial strength sticky back velcro and have never had a problem with them coming apart.

 

[GeneralMayhem]

Add a bead of crazy glue to the edges of the velcro after applying it. Problem solved.

 

[Darth Domain]

once again thanks, i had someone go look in B&Q today for ind strenght velcro to give me an idea of price