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Dec 25, 2003 | 02:29 AM

neon2dracr

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front end fibergals

i was having trouble removing the qaurter panel where its bonded next to the door. i'm just working with a chisel because i didn't know how to sand at it first. Any tips or advice?

Dec 25, 2003 | 07:58 AM

Roadster71

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Re: front end fibergals (neon2dracr)

Front or rear?

Dec 25, 2003 | 08:23 AM

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Re: front end fibergals (Roadster71)

Thats what I was wondering.. mentioning front end but talking about a quarter panel :skep:

Dec 25, 2003 | 11:22 AM

neon2dracr

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Re: front end fibergals (neon2dracr)

it's the front quarters

Dec 25, 2003 | 07:39 PM

Roadster71

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Re: front end fibergals (neon2dracr)

When I removed the front clip on my 71, I used a very stiff 1.5 in. putty knife, and worked it inbetween the fender and bonding surfaces while lightly tapping it with a hammer.

Dec 26, 2003 | 10:40 AM

neon2dracr

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Re: front end fibergals (neon2dracr)

i'll give that a try. it sounds better than the fat chisel i was using.

Dec 26, 2003 | 10:44 AM

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Re: front end fibergals (neon2dracr)

I found a cross betweena putty knife and chisel. You can find them next to the putty knifes. They are thinner and stiffer with a chisel like edge. This worked real well.

Once you get the seam split started, it will go pretty quick. Just try not to punch the knife through the panel or delaminate the panel.

Dec 26, 2003 | 11:55 PM

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Re: front end fibergals (noskillz)

I used a combination of small screw drivers, flat type, and a small scraper. Dont forget that the front clip is bonded in two different locations, and that you will also need to do the area on the inside of the engine bay.