A little direction in how to tackle...
06-14-2012, 04:13 PM
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A little direction in how to tackle...
I've looked quite a bit through the forum and I can't really seem to find anything close enough to ease my mind on how to tackle this crap.
And after reading a little on different resins to use, gelcoat or not, etc, etc, I'm a little discombobulated now. Think I could get one of you guys to help me out a little and give me a little direction on where to start on this stuff?
The fender was like this when I got the car. I don't know what caused it, I'm guessing a blowout. Then, my old garage caught on fire (the Vette was in front of the garage), hence the melted marker light lens. I have a donor piece to cover if I were to cut right at the line above the hole. I just don't know exactly about the "V" idea and how to apply it to this with a completely new piece.
The door was completely bent backwards to where it touched the fender...
I got a door from a wrecking yard and didn't align it right, so it chewed at the fender and the fender chewed at the door. This is what is left after they had their fill. I put some resin behind the large crack (maybe I shouldn't have) and it seems to have stuck, but I don't know how to go about getting the edges back on the fender and door. I can get the idea of grinding a V in the crack, but like I said, I'm not sure about what exactly to put back in and finish it with.
I appreciate any time anyone can give me.
And after reading a little on different resins to use, gelcoat or not, etc, etc, I'm a little discombobulated now. Think I could get one of you guys to help me out a little and give me a little direction on where to start on this stuff?
The fender was like this when I got the car. I don't know what caused it, I'm guessing a blowout. Then, my old garage caught on fire (the Vette was in front of the garage), hence the melted marker light lens. I have a donor piece to cover if I were to cut right at the line above the hole. I just don't know exactly about the "V" idea and how to apply it to this with a completely new piece.
The door was completely bent backwards to where it touched the fender...
I got a door from a wrecking yard and didn't align it right, so it chewed at the fender and the fender chewed at the door. This is what is left after they had their fill. I put some resin behind the large crack (maybe I shouldn't have) and it seems to have stuck, but I don't know how to go about getting the edges back on the fender and door. I can get the idea of grinding a V in the crack, but like I said, I'm not sure about what exactly to put back in and finish it with.
I appreciate any time anyone can give me.
06-14-2012, 07:38 PM
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Since that car is SMC fiberglass, it is best to use an epoxy based material for bonding, or structural repairs. For filling and finishing a good polyester filler like evercoats SMC compatible products is acceptable.
06-14-2012, 07:44 PM
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I wasn't positive, but I figured it was SMC and I just read that SMC is basically epoxy only. Thanks a lot for confirming.
06-14-2012, 07:49 PM
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As far a V-ing out the crack next to the door, how far do I need to go? 2"-3" or so? From what I'm reading, it seems like I should tear up mat in gradually larger pieces and build up in the V with epoxy resin. I just want to make sure I go about this the right way. I don't want to cause more work for myself in the future...
06-14-2012, 08:33 PM
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First I would get the paint off the fender and door... there's evidence of previous (and poorly done) repairs there and the only way to know how extensive your repairs will be is to strip it. Be ready to rework the entire front fender (or replace???) and at least the leading edge of the door as well. You need a new front bumper as well... don't even try and repair it. A solid fiberglass part is the way to go and can be made to fit exactly... forever.
Once you get the paint off and know just how far the previous butchery extends post up some new pics... then we'll all see just what needs doing.
Once you get the paint off and know just how far the previous butchery extends post up some new pics... then we'll all see just what needs doing.
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06-14-2012, 08:37 PM
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First I would get the paint off the fender and door... there's evidence of previous (and poorly done) repairs there and the only way to know how extensive your repairs will be is to strip it. Be ready to rework the entire front fender (or replace???) and at least the leading edge of the door as well. You need a new front bumper as well... don't even try and repair it. A solid fiberglass part is the way to go and can be made to fit exactly... forever.
Once you get the paint off and know just how far the previous butchery extends post up some new pics... then we'll all see just what needs doing.
Once you get the paint off and know just how far the previous butchery extends post up some new pics... then we'll all see just what needs doing.