what happens when you have to pull the rear for maintenance
Custom body work question ?
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Drifting
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From: Haslett MI
Custom body work question ?
pardon my quick drawing here
but would it be possible to fill the area that attaches the rear section to the rest of the car with a type of filler ?
or does that section flex enough that filler may crack with stress ?
just thinking out loud here with some old hot rod / smooth over ideas
the thought is that it would be perfectly smooth (with no line) after it was painted
could be a nice subtle difference - if it works
ideas ?
but would it be possible to fill the area that attaches the rear section to the rest of the car with a type of filler ?
or does that section flex enough that filler may crack with stress ?
just thinking out loud here with some old hot rod / smooth over ideas
the thought is that it would be perfectly smooth (with no line) after it was painted
could be a nice subtle difference - if it works
ideas ?
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Flex will def. cause cracking, but they do offer a poly filler that is suppose to flex. I guess you could try that but honestly would probably end up being a costly attempt. But if ya do it keep us posted
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Never heard of anyone doing that or wanting to do that for that matter. Not sure how a filler would hold up when attached to two different types of panels.
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From: Greensburg Indiana
The answer to your question is yes.... Sand it, glass it, use Dura Glass filler, sand it, primer it, sand it, base coat, clear coat. Done seemless one piece body.
If the rear is in need to be removed then it would have to be cut loose at the seem. (no big deal)
Over time it will probally flex enough that a repair or replacement will be necessary. It should last a minumium of 5 years using the above outlined process.
I know that because it has on my C3. I did this because I wanted the seemless look, and because I got the ureathane bumper with lights for $80.00.
I was going to do the same process with fiberglass so let's call the this 1st run practice. The outcome was worth it! When it finally breaks open or cracks I will replace it with glass and know it will be flawless.
Here is a pic of my Blackray with the molded ureathane to glass job. It turned out great, and black isn't very forgiving to work with...
If the rear is in need to be removed then it would have to be cut loose at the seem. (no big deal)
Over time it will probally flex enough that a repair or replacement will be necessary. It should last a minumium of 5 years using the above outlined process.
I know that because it has on my C3. I did this because I wanted the seemless look, and because I got the ureathane bumper with lights for $80.00.
I was going to do the same process with fiberglass so let's call the this 1st run practice. The outcome was worth it! When it finally breaks open or cracks I will replace it with glass and know it will be flawless.
Here is a pic of my Blackray with the molded ureathane to glass job. It turned out great, and black isn't very forgiving to work with...
Last edited by Tuxblacray; Feb 24, 2008 at 08:50 AM.