wdavidhicks
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I've read the other threads with their different methods of covering springs with balloons.
I swear this one works better and easier.
The only tool needed is a piece of 3/4" pvc pipe with the ends sanded smooth.
Step 1: Put the balloon into the piece of pipe and stretch the lip around the edge.
Step 2: Suck the air out of the other end of the pipe. This will draw the balloon to inside wall of the pipe. (Note: You must feel secure in your masculinity to perform this step.)
Step 3: While holding vacuum, drop spring into end of pipe and pull balloon neck from pipe to break vacuum.
Step 4: That's pretty much it. Finished product here.
Trim the neck and the tip of the balloon and assemble onto shock. I knocked out eight of these using this method in less than five minutes.
I bought two stinkin' bags of balloons thinkin' I'd be able to get at least two sets of four of the same color. It looks like I've got the Partridge Family shock set.
I swear this one works better and easier.
The only tool needed is a piece of 3/4" pvc pipe with the ends sanded smooth.
Step 1: Put the balloon into the piece of pipe and stretch the lip around the edge.
Step 2: Suck the air out of the other end of the pipe. This will draw the balloon to inside wall of the pipe. (Note: You must feel secure in your masculinity to perform this step.)
Step 3: While holding vacuum, drop spring into end of pipe and pull balloon neck from pipe to break vacuum.
Step 4: That's pretty much it. Finished product here.
Trim the neck and the tip of the balloon and assemble onto shock. I knocked out eight of these using this method in less than five minutes.
I bought two stinkin' bags of balloons thinkin' I'd be able to get at least two sets of four of the same color. It looks like I've got the Partridge Family shock set.