Body and exterior tips
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*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. | ||
+ | *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: |