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Old Oct 6, 2022 | 08:43 PM
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I’m doing some repair on my front air dam. I have some small breakage from hitting a parking pillar. Is this stuff ok to use?



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can we see a picture of the damage
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can we see a picture of the damage
when I get home today I will get one and post it. Thank you
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Is this stuff ok to use in our C3 bodies?
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Here are pictures of both sides. I’ve had it 15 years and it was already painted. You can see the Mulsanne stock blue underneath.




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Duraglass has been around a long time. I've used it for almost 40 years. Should be able to pick up a quart at your local parts store. GOOD STUFF

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Duraglass has been around a long time. I've used it for almost 40 years. Should be able to pick up a quart at your local parts store. GOOD STUFF

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thanks
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So it looks like someones already been there once or twice ,, I would remove some of that old putty first and clean and prep the area before using duraglass or fiberglass
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So it looks like someones already been there once or twice ,, I would remove some of that old putty first and clean and prep the area before using duraglass or fiberglass
any special way to remove the old stuff in there? Or is it just old fashioned effort
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Dremel or grinder
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I would
- grind off the old filler
- prepare both sides of the panel and lay on some new fiberglass and resin to rebuild the shape and join the broken parts. (Do the backside first)
- once dry file and sand the glass to a smooth surface
- apply filler to get final imperfections out.
- prime and paint the panel




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I would
- grind off the old filler
- prepare both sides of the panel and lay on some new fiberglass and resin to rebuild the shape and join the broken parts. (Do the backside first)
- once dry file and sand the glass to a smooth surface
- apply filler to get final imperfections out.
- prime and paint the panel



thank you. I’m new to body work but I’m giving it a try.
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