credit cards

[stulee11]

hi all i was in my local model shop today and i over herd someone asking the assistant if it was possible to use "old credit cards" or phone top up carrds instead of paying out for styrene sheets... so my question is can this be used ??. if so how would i go about preping them for paint ???.

[cherokeered]

Sure you can use cards for your project if its the right thickness you need, just as many use soda cans as a source for aluminum for making tubs etc. Most cards are really glossy though so prep them with sandpaper from 600 grit and up, prime and paint!

Edited January 11, 2012 by cherokeered