Body and exterior tips

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(Taping and masking -- '''click the [edit] link on the right to edit ==>''')
(Body filler -- '''click the [edit] link on the right to edit ==>''')
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==Body filler -- '''click the [edit] link on the right to edit ==>'''==
 
==Body filler -- '''click the [edit] link on the right to edit ==>'''==
*Cut filler spreaders to the desired size.
 
 
*For body lines and peaks on hoods or doors, use a contour gauge to make a custom plastic filler spreader:
 
*For body lines and peaks on hoods or doors, use a contour gauge to make a custom plastic filler spreader:
 
#Place the contour gauge on an undamaged area to get the contour.
 
#Place the contour gauge on an undamaged area to get the contour.
 
#Trace the contour onto a plastic body filler spreader.
 
#Trace the contour onto a plastic body filler spreader.
 
#Trim out the shape on the spreader.
 
#Trim out the shape on the spreader.
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*Cut filler spreaders to the desired size.
 
*To clean body filler spreaders, use a 3M scratch pad with lacquer thinner on it.
 
*To clean body filler spreaders, use a 3M scratch pad with lacquer thinner on it.
 
*For reproducing small parts such as gaskets, use plastic body filler to make a mold:
 
*For reproducing small parts such as gaskets, use plastic body filler to make a mold:

Revision as of 20:13, 14 July 2006

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