Front fender repair update.

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Dec 20, 2008 | 08:16 PM

ImBatman

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Front fender repair update.

Well it has been slow progress but I am starting to see some improvement. The glass work is done and the panel has been smoothed with 180 grit using a guide coat. I have some sandable primer on it now to keep it sealed up.

Next step is the PPG DP primer sealer and then a thin layer of evercoat. Block sand, K36 primer surfacer, guide coat sanding and then finallt PAINT!!!!!!

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Dec 20, 2008 | 10:07 PM

bondoboy

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Did you reinforce the repair with matting and resin? Also, it is not a good idea to put fiberglass filler over paint. I'm not trying to be a jerk, but that repair may not last.

Dec 20, 2008 | 11:39 PM

ImBatman

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Originally Posted by bondoboy

Did you reinforce the repair with matting and resin? Also, it is not a good idea to put fiberglass filler over paint. I'm not trying to be a jerk, but that repair may not last.

The pictures at the begining are a little mis leading, All paint was removed from and around the repaired area, Resin and mat was used on both the outer and inner fender around the repair....... There is a lot of work that was done that is not shown by the photos.

Not thinking you are a jerk I know it kinda looks as you descibed.

Thanks
Wade

Dec 21, 2008 | 04:16 AM

bondoboy

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It just looks like there's black paint under the filler. I just didn't want your repair to backfire on you. It looks great in the primer stage.

Dec 21, 2008 | 08:38 AM

ImBatman

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It just looks like there's black paint under the filler. I just didn't want your repair to backfire on you. It looks great in the primer stage.

I should have used these to start off. You probably do see a little black paint under the far sides of the repair but that was all sanded off and was not where the actual resin and mat were used.