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Old 11-08-2009, 03:25 PM
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Great work on the Moto knobs! I suppose the next step in creating a true representation of them would be to swirl some pigment in; but that won't work for JB weld. I have tried acrylics and enamels by mixing them in with the two parts of the epoxy, and it will either cause the stuff not to set, or it will force the paint to the surface of the piece, where it simply wipes off. How long did you wait for the knobs to set and dry?
Thanks. I was wondering about adding pigment. Sounds like it's not so easy.
The particular variety I need of those Moto knobs are solid, dark brown. I'm hoping just paint will work OK.

I let the knobs set about 24 hours.
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