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===Rivets, fiberglass patches, body adhesive glue=== | ===Rivets, fiberglass patches, body adhesive glue=== | ||
For when you can't weld. Fiberglass patches are temporary solutions. Rivets are definitely not the way to go. What about body adhesive glue? | For when you can't weld. Fiberglass patches are temporary solutions. Rivets are definitely not the way to go. What about body adhesive glue? | ||
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+ | ===Step-by-step epoxy primer application to panels=== | ||
+ | #strip, and sand with 80-grit sandpaper | ||
+ | #clean with wax and grease remover until a clean towel can be rubbed on it without discoloring | ||
+ | #spray 2 coats of epoxy, according to manufacturer's directions | ||
+ | #body filler can be applied next, although sometimes the epoxy will need to be scuffed or sanded (read instructions) | ||
+ | #when the filler work is done, scuff the whole panel with a red scotch-brite pad. | ||
+ | #then, apply two more coats of epoxy, followed by high-build primer. | ||
===Treating rusted body panels=== | ===Treating rusted body panels=== |