First time working with resin - HELP!

[petec210]

I got this resin body of Ed Roth's 'Orbitron'. After some sanding, it's becoming clear that I'll never get this thing as smooth as a plastic body. Does anyone have any tips?

[Dr. Kerry]

That is rough for sure...
Skim coats of body filler lightly spread over it, sand and repeat until it's smoothed out.
I've seen some rough resin before but wow...

[flounder]

Sanding blocks and files. Your need a hard backing so you can shape it. Sanding sticks and fingers will only make it worse. Good luck.

[bugaboo]

Remember resin dust is VERY bad, so wear a respirator, and be sure to clean off all resin dust.
And wow, that has got to be one of the worst resin castings I have ever seen.... If I paid for that, I would return it....

[Starry Eyes]

Nov 2, 2021 8:29:00 GMT -6 petec210 said:

I got this resin body of Ed Roth's 'Orbitron'. After some sanding, it's becoming clear that I'll never get this thing as smooth as a plastic body. Does anyone have any tips?

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First off soak the body in warm soapy water or bleach white for 5-6 hours .. next rinse with clean warm water and set aside to COMPLETELY dry 24-48 hours .. a timely progress but I have brushed on super glue to fill and smooth superficial pinholes .. then sand with a supported sanding pad or stick .. do not use anything soft ,flexible, or spongy .. you want to keep you shape .. I also use 2 sometime 3 different colors of primer .. to expose flaws , high and low spots .. I have one of these bodies as well so I know what you’re facing .. just my 2 cents

[petec210]

Thank you everyone

[Paul B. Canney]

Nov 3, 2021 17:46:43 GMT -6 Starry Eyes said:

Nov 2, 2021 8:29:00 GMT -6 petec210 said:

I got this resin body of Ed Roth's 'Orbitron'. After some sanding, it's becoming clear that I'll never get this thing as smooth as a plastic body. Does anyone have any tips?

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First off soak the body in warm soapy water or bleach white for 5-6 hours .. next rinse with clean warm water and set aside to COMPLETELY dry 24-48 hours .. a timely progress but I have brushed on super glue to fill and smooth superficial pinholes .. then sand with a supported sanding pad or stick .. do not use anything soft ,flexible, or spongy .. you want to keep you shape .. I also use 2 sometime 3 different colors of primer .. to expose flaws , high and low spots .. I have one of these bodies as well so I know what you’re facing .. just my 2 cents

100% agreement!