UK Rondo equivelant?

[sparklbarkl]

I've only ever strengthened props using fiberglass/resin and was wondering, could i create the rondo using davids fastglass resin and whatever the davids bodyfiller is called?
might be a daft question, but i don't wanna be mixing the two and then having my face melt off
Thanks in advance ^^

 

[ranallace]

bondo makes a fibre reinforced bondo that gets rock hard ....i use that alot on my predator stuff

 

[Uridium]

I'm in the UK, and I use "ISOPON P38" for my bondo.

Have had no problems (in fact I did some last night) using it with the Resin I use (EpoxAmite 101), to make Rondo.

My face remains totally un-melted.


EDIT: I'm sure you know what you are doing, but in case there are any people new to this stuff, the 'bondo' stuff is very noxious. Please wear a decent face mask with good filters when using it.

 

[SuperFLY]

bondo = body filler (p38)

rondo = body filler + resin mixed together (hence the 'r')

you can get a couple of different types but just read what type of product it is and if they match then you're fine (i.e. both polyester based)

 

[sparklbarkl]

Cheers for clearing that up as i said I've not used this before so thanks for the help!

 

[smellyscot]

What sort of ratios are we talking about? this sounds very interesting!

 

[wiIIiam]

What sort of ratios are we talking about? this sounds very interesting!

Mix them until the consistency looks right to you, more resin for a runnier 'rondo'. There is no incorrect ratio, just remember to add both catalysts or it wont set up properly.

 

[smellyscot]

Thanks mate, I appreciate that! I may have some 'experimenting' to do now! Cheeeers

 

[leviathanworksh]

Flints Theatrical Chandlers sell P40 - which is a fiberglass filler, has strands pre mixed in and can be smoothed over with acetone whilst curing.

Is great and incredibly strong for what it is - even makes a last min mould jacket if your in a squeeze

 

[Strode]

question. we don't get bondo where i am so i use a type of auto body filler. if i mix that with epoxy resin, will that be somewhat like rondo or a huge mistake? working on a helmet right now and fiberglassing was a massive pain so i want to avoid that in the future if i can. Also, would the resultant mix be stronger if i add some fiberglass mat?

thanks in advance