shark31
02-08-07, 08:31
I figured that I would post a little "how-to" with pics. This is not "the" way, just the way that I do it. To start, here's what you need:
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto021.jpg
Acraglas gel kit including
resin
hardner
dye (for whatever color your frame is)
release agent
popsicle sticks
syringes
mixing cup
painters tape
modeling clay
glock frame
cleaner/degreaser
First you want to strip your glock of all the trigger parts. Fill the bottom of the trigger housing with the clay so that you seal up the hole that connects into the backstrap. The clay should be visible when viewed through the bottom of the backstrap.
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto014.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto011.jpg
Next you need to scuff up the inside of the backstrap, use files, rods, sandpaper, etc. This will help the epoxy bond to the surface.
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto015.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto018.jpg
When finished scuffing the interior, flush the inside of the baskstrap with degreaser and let dry.
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto.jpg
Tape off the end of the magwell on the backstrap side. Coat the inside of the tape on the backstrap side with release agent. This acts as a removable dam for the epoxy.
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto006.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto007.jpg
Now you begin mixing the Acraglass. Scoop equal amount of hardner and resin in the mixing cup. Mix for 2 minutes.
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto022.jpg
After two minutes, add the dye. For OD glocks I use white, black, green, and brown. Mix for two minutes.
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto003.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto004.jpg
Put the Acraglass in the syringe, it may help if you trim the tip of the syringe for better flow.
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto005.jpg
Fill the backstrap up with epoxy. it helps to tamp it down in the bottom with the sticks.
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto010.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto009.jpg
Now you are done filling the strap, let it sit overnight (24 hrs).
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto001.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto021.jpg
Acraglas gel kit including
resin
hardner
dye (for whatever color your frame is)
release agent
popsicle sticks
syringes
mixing cup
painters tape
modeling clay
glock frame
cleaner/degreaser
First you want to strip your glock of all the trigger parts. Fill the bottom of the trigger housing with the clay so that you seal up the hole that connects into the backstrap. The clay should be visible when viewed through the bottom of the backstrap.
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto014.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto011.jpg
Next you need to scuff up the inside of the backstrap, use files, rods, sandpaper, etc. This will help the epoxy bond to the surface.
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto015.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto018.jpg
When finished scuffing the interior, flush the inside of the baskstrap with degreaser and let dry.
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto.jpg
Tape off the end of the magwell on the backstrap side. Coat the inside of the tape on the backstrap side with release agent. This acts as a removable dam for the epoxy.
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto006.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto007.jpg
Now you begin mixing the Acraglass. Scoop equal amount of hardner and resin in the mixing cup. Mix for 2 minutes.
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto022.jpg
After two minutes, add the dye. For OD glocks I use white, black, green, and brown. Mix for two minutes.
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto003.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto004.jpg
Put the Acraglass in the syringe, it may help if you trim the tip of the syringe for better flow.
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto005.jpg
Fill the backstrap up with epoxy. it helps to tamp it down in the bottom with the sticks.
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto010.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto009.jpg
Now you are done filling the strap, let it sit overnight (24 hrs).
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/shark31/g21howto001.jpg