What about Bob?

[Northwestcut]

Any updates on the new shield ?

Hey JaxBaron! Thank you for the reminder. So the adhesive had cured but on day two it still felt very rubbery. So now it's almost been a week and it's better. Still feels a bit rubbery though. I'm worried that when I go to sand it, it won't sand down very well. Gonna give it a try this afternoon and will post pics on how it goes.

 

[Northwestcut]

I find your use of basic tools to do this work, as opposed to power/bench tools impressive!

@glennbad Thank you! I'm a mechanic by trade so I've been treading in deep water with this project. Dont know how to use bench tools anyhow

 

[Northwestcut]

This is after the glue has cured for a week with a rubber band around it. Taped up ready for sanding

 

[Northwestcut]

After a LOT of sanding it was finally flat and mostly smooth. I was using 220 for this portion.

 

[Northwestcut]

I peeled the tape off and the re-taped up the bolsters. Had to sand down the whole thing to smooth out the low spots. Used 1000 grit wet dry sandpaper for this.

 

[Northwestcut]

After a quick polish with my drill it was all done. Used the white compound with a buffing wheel. It sure isn't perfect and still a tiny proud on the bottom section but I really like the results I got. I'll see how it holds up and if I still like it a month from now. Till then, Bob's gonna hang with me and cut stuff!

 

[afishhunter]

Bob is looking good.

 

[Northwestcut]

Bob is looking good.

Thank you!