I had the fiberglass dish spare tire cover custom painted when I got my old rig. Just sold that rig and kept the dish. Since the new rig doesn't have that kind of spare tire carrier I'm wondering how I can make the dish a wall hanging. Its round and curves in slightly at the edges. Anyone else ever do this?
Need suggestions on making a old spare tire cover into a wall hanging
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Mavarick
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I would cut out the center flat part that was painted and put it in an oval frame or use a large square one and center it in deco paper like they do collages. You could also have a frame custom made depending on how much you want to spend. To cut make sure to tape both sides and use a fine hack saw by hand or a small cut off wheel while using a mask to protect your breathing. Going slow is the best way to make a cut without it being all jagged. Hope this helps.
Pikachu_DFW
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Any good, sharp, twist drill bit will work fine.
Mavarick
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Tape both sides before you drill or use a drill bit by hand. It's pretty easy to run a small one through by hand or very slow with a drill.
Lady Fitzgerald
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When drilling, be sure to back up the piece with a block of wood to reduce the chance of blowout.
Actually I think I've figured it out without putting holes in it - Put the hooks upside down on the back of the cover - using those command hooks. Then string the wire part on the wall. Hang the cover on the wire. Basically doing it backwards. I think it should work fine - just have to find the right spot for it!
Lady Fitzgerald
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dombodals said:
Now that's just clever! No holes showing, either.
boatbuilder
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If you clean and scuff the backside yhere are several two part epoxies you could use to anchor hooks or eyes to the back. The type that come in a syringe work fine for this purpose. Cleanliness is the biggest thing.
