Body and exterior tips
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*Before installing weld-on parts (core supports, quarter panels, rear panels, etc.), scuff the inside areas. It's easier to do this before parts are installed. | *Before installing weld-on parts (core supports, quarter panels, rear panels, etc.), scuff the inside areas. It's easier to do this before parts are installed. | ||
*For doing small touchups without ending up with a huge repair area from sanding, cut sanding discs down to size. | *For doing small touchups without ending up with a huge repair area from sanding, cut sanding discs down to size. | ||
+ | *To remove creases and dents from plastic bumpers, heat them with a heat gun, and work the area while it's hot. A wallpaper seam roller can be used to work dents out from the back side of the bumper, and a window screen bead installer can be used to push creases down from the front. Flex filler can be used for finishing. | ||
*When chemical stripping parts with heavy buildup: | *When chemical stripping parts with heavy buildup: | ||
#Coat the panel heavily with stripper. | #Coat the panel heavily with stripper. |