Suggestions on how to fix a BAD stipple job

[ronniejones1122]

Just to clear the air, The stipple job was not my work......... Glad to see your repair coming together..... Good luck......... Also great stipple job on the Kel Tec!

 

[JetGirl]

Just to clear the air, The stipple job was not my work.........

Yep. That was in the OP. ...

I knew that there was some stippling done to the frame before the trade (not done by the trader)

 

[the1kidd03]

I hate to share "trade secrets"...but check some options here out you can make a mold, mix product with the color, shape to your liking and let cure.....most products curing can be made faster with heat....roll of masking tape, some cardboard, and a blow dryer work well


http://www.smooth-on.com/

 

[Jtgarner]

Just to clear the air, The stipple job was not my work......... Glad to see your repair coming together..... Good luck......... Also great stipple job on the Kel Tec!

haha I made sure to mention that. And thanks!

I bought some epoxy tonight. I think I am going to try the hit the trigger first because if I mess it up it is the cheapest part to replace. I have drill coming up, and a lot of work, but I will keep you guys posted.

 

[IndyRon]

Looking forward to your results. I've never been a fan of the "stippled" look, but you did a nice job on your G22.

 

[ghostpoint]

I have heard using JB weld too, never had to use it myself. That's a sad looking stippling job, I just want to know what original owner were thinking of and why. I guess to me I would rather put some decal grips on it before I would do that. But hey to each their own.

 

[Jtgarner]

I almost got JB weld, but they had an epoxy that was labeled for use on plastics so I figured that would be better. It is yellow when it dries though, so it will need some sort of color when it is done.

 

[iChokePeople]

I got all the "mushrooms" off, so it FEELS okay, but I want it to look pretty good too haha.

Consider trading it for something that's not a Glock. Or an XD.

 

[Shoots4Fun]

Not too long ago there was an in depth thread about someone fixing one they had traded for or bought. It included a lot of pics as well.

I couldn't find it but I'll keep looking, maybe someone else remembers where it was...

EDITED: Sorry, found it but due to some personal attacks I guess the post went out of control and was edited and the pics removed too. It won't be much help now...

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ing_on_getting_bad_stippling_off_a_glock.html

 

[Jtgarner]

Not too long ago there was an in depth thread about someone fixing one they had traded for or bought. It included a lot of pics as well.

I couldn't find it but I'll keep looking, maybe someone else remembers where it was...

EDITED: Sorry, found it but due to some personal attacks I guess the post went out of control and was edited and the pics removed too. It won't be much help now...

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ing_on_getting_bad_stippling_off_a_glock.html

Thanks, I vaguely remember seeing that, but looks like it is down now. I sent the OP a PM and maybe he will post here.

 

[Jtgarner]

I mixed a little of the Epoxy tonight and put it on the trigger and the safety (cheapest parts to replace if they get messed up) and I didn't let it cure long enough (probably less than an hour... I was impatient) so it peeled right off. Getting ready to try it again after cleaning the parts off. I'll let it cure for longer this time.

 

[revsaxon]

I know im late to the party, but I would have suggested plastic welding over it. One of my polymer guns was scratched to hell and back (dragged behind a truck for 2 days, testing durability), and after 2 hours in the hands of an experienced plastic welder it looked brand spanking new.

 

[Jtgarner]

If you don't mind, how much did that run you?

 

[revsaxon]

Total it was 22$ + a case of beer. Now admittedly that was the friend price, but I would be willing to bet the not friend price was still under teh cost of a new frame

 

[Mr. Habib]

I've had good results using JB Weld with plastic. The color would be close, too. I wonder how well something like Hurculiner would adhere to plastic? That would cover the bad work and still give you a textured finish.

 

[Jtgarner]

Total it was 22$ + a case of beer. Now admittedly that was the friend price, but I would be willing to bet the not friend price was still under teh cost of a new frame

Where would one find a place that would do this?

the epoxy peeled right off the trigger again, but it has stuck pretty well on the mag release. I got the mag release sanded down and fit in the frame already. Maybe I will try the trigger again tonight after work. The epoxy had already started to set by the time I put it on the trigger, while it was still pretty fresh on the mag release. I'll get some pics up when I get a chance.

 

[JStang314]

did you clean the trigger really well with some alcohol or something? There could be a lot of oil build up on it keeping anything from adhering to it well.

 

[Jtgarner]

Nah, I know I should have, but I couldn't find anything good to use to clean it. We have some nailpolish remover, WD40, vodka, dish soap ... any of those sound like something I should try before doing this again? Some Carb or brake cleaner would probably be good, but I don't have any. I don't think we have any rubbing alcohol or anything right now (college life)

 

[JStang314]

of those the best sounds like nail polish remover, however I would recommend picking up some rubbing alcohol next time you're close to a supermarket.

 

[Clay]

when I paint a car, regular old dish soap (no waxes or oils in dish soap) works well.

I would also sand the area you intend to add the epoxy with a medium grit sandpaper, then wash with soap/water, and blow dry. You could use mineral spirits or lacquer thinner if you REALLY want to be sure all of the oils are gone.