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Old 01-21-10, 07:56 PM
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very nice work, i wish i was better at paint and body work i can handle mechanical or electrical but when it gets to paint or metal fab i suck!
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I want this exact thing done to my trunk, centers deleted and spoiler holes filled! Wish I could do this myself. If I had more *****, I'd probably give 'er a try on my own...
Old 01-22-10, 06:37 AM
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I see a different color filler! If I can make a suggestion on the primering... if you backtape the area, its easier to sand without that hard primer line. I like how you get that metal real tight before welding, some people don't do that and have all kinds of dips and wave issues.
Old 01-22-10, 10:43 AM
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Old 01-22-10, 11:02 AM
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Nice work...don't forget to post the final stage after repainted...
Old 01-22-10, 05:52 PM
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lots of rain here and busy at work, (day job), may be til sunday until I get another crack at it.
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this mod has been done before.

to each their own...thanks for sharing.

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Final stage of plastic or filler. I'm using a finishing putty or glaze product. Fills any minor imperfections, correct me if I'm wrong, and sands to a perfect feathered edge very easily.
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And primer. A high build white primer. It actually matches pretty good! Now I save for paint.......
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Old 01-24-10, 09:21 AM
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nice.. did you use a spray paint primer?
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Originally Posted by LudeNsoL
nice.. did you use a spray paint primer?
yes it was an aerosol.
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Originally Posted by jhill20
Final stage of plastic or filler. I'm using a finishing putty or glaze product. Fills any minor imperfections, correct me if I'm wrong, and sands to a perfect feathered edge very easily.
Yep, that's what finishing putty/glaze is for. You're already painting, but for those who are working on it, remember to use as little as possible, sanding after, and doing a progressive finish (1500 grit, 2k grit).

Oh, and why blur the plate now? Hehehehe

Good job thus far. You have mastered the smooth welding. Mad skillz, yo.

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Originally Posted by Big Mack

Oh, and why blur the plate now? Hehehehe



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I know stupid right.....didn't think about it before when I originally posted....then this morning had more time in front of the computer and figured what the hell....
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you might have some swellage later on down the road,spray can primer not as durable as the two part mix high build urethane primer...
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Originally Posted by jhill20
Final stage of plastic or filler. I'm using a finishing putty or glaze product. Fills any minor imperfections, correct me if I'm wrong, and sands to a perfect feathered edge very easily.
you use evercoat metal glaze didnt you good stuff


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