Body and exterior tips
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*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: | ||
| − | #If | + | #If the part doesn't already exist, a replica has to be made in its shape (for example, carve it out of soft plastic). |
#Apply some wax to the part (this will act as a mold release), and lay it down on a piece of wax paper. | #Apply some wax to the part (this will act as a mold release), and lay it down on a piece of wax paper. | ||
#Mix up some body filler, and place it in a small cup or bowl (the cap on a plastic jug may work). | #Mix up some body filler, and place it in a small cup or bowl (the cap on a plastic jug may work). | ||
#While the filler is still wet, place it over the part. | #While the filler is still wet, place it over the part. | ||
| − | #When the filler hardens, | + | #When the filler hardens, it can be removed and used as a mold. |
==Cleanliness== | ==Cleanliness== | ||
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