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(Rivets, fiberglass patches, body adhesive glue)
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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===
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#strip, and sand with 80-grit sandpaper
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#clean with wax and grease remover until a clean towel can be rubbed on it without discoloring
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#spray 2 coats of epoxy, according to manufacturer's directions
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#body filler can be applied next, although sometimes the epoxy will need to be scuffed or sanded (read instructions)
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#when the filler work is done, scuff the whole panel with a red scotch-brite pad.
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#then, apply two more coats of epoxy, followed by high-build primer.
  
 
===Treating rusted body panels===
 
===Treating rusted body panels===

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