Door gap help
#21
Drifting
Thread Starter
YEP...this is not going to be a problem to close up and get the gap correct. VPA will be able to do this...because I would if your car were in my shop and not think twice about it.
You may want to call me again before you begin...becasue NOW I can see what you called me about....and I want make sure you prep it correctly before you start. And the prep is not making sure the fiberglass is ground on and clean...but rather HOW you grind it is what matters here.
Once again...it is up to you but it might be in your best interests to give me a ring again. This call will not last long.
DUB
You may want to call me again before you begin...becasue NOW I can see what you called me about....and I want make sure you prep it correctly before you start. And the prep is not making sure the fiberglass is ground on and clean...but rather HOW you grind it is what matters here.
Once again...it is up to you but it might be in your best interests to give me a ring again. This call will not last long.
DUB
Will call when VPA gets here
Thanks
Wes
#22
2nd Gear
follow up to your post
YEP...this is not going to be a problem to close up and get the gap correct. VPA will be able to do this...because I would if your car were in my shop and not think twice about it.
You may want to call me again before you begin...becasue NOW I can see what you called me about....and I want make sure you prep it correctly before you start. And the prep is not making sure the fiberglass is ground on and clean...but rather HOW you grind it is what matters here.
Once again...it is up to you but it might be in your best interests to give me a ring again. This call will not last long.
DUB
You may want to call me again before you begin...becasue NOW I can see what you called me about....and I want make sure you prep it correctly before you start. And the prep is not making sure the fiberglass is ground on and clean...but rather HOW you grind it is what matters here.
Once again...it is up to you but it might be in your best interests to give me a ring again. This call will not last long.
DUB
#23
Gaps
I showed you a lot of pictures of the door gap process. Yes car should be on the ties sitting on the ground the way it will end up being. VPA should MOSTLY be applied to the front clip. However there may be times where some has to go on the door to achieve success. Back taping allows for the VPA to be applied without falling into the inside. There can also be scenarios where the hinge holes MAY need to be elongated just a touch. Many conversations with Dub and some patience will get you the gaps your looking for. There are a few more steps like not to tight if painting is needed etc. Also getting the dynamics of how to mix and sand VPA depending on weather etc..
RVZIO
RVZIO
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#25
Not sure Vette Panel adhesive is the best for building up edges in fact I'm pretty sure it's not. I would definitely call and edge of a panel as "structual".
It's not hard to build up edges with fiberglass matt.
I'll let Evercoat explain why it's not the best
DESCRIPTION: Polyester body filler primarily used as a filler on SMC and fiberglass panels. Can also be used as a light duty-bonding adhesive for non-structural repairs such
as backing repair strips and old style fiberglass panels. This non-shrink polyester
body filler helps prevent repair mapping on seam lines over fiberglass.
Will it stick to the edge, obviously. Will it get knocked off if its hit at the right angle, probably. Like I said, better to glass it.
It's not hard to build up edges with fiberglass matt.
I'll let Evercoat explain why it's not the best
DESCRIPTION: Polyester body filler primarily used as a filler on SMC and fiberglass panels. Can also be used as a light duty-bonding adhesive for non-structural repairs such
as backing repair strips and old style fiberglass panels. This non-shrink polyester
body filler helps prevent repair mapping on seam lines over fiberglass.
Will it stick to the edge, obviously. Will it get knocked off if its hit at the right angle, probably. Like I said, better to glass it.
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