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Re: Basic Bodywork Question
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Posted by Janicholson on June 01, 2005 at 07:03:43 from (199.17.6.175):
In Reply to: Basic Bodywork Question posted by EricB on June 01, 2005 at 05:09:34:
Depending on the surface (rust, loose paint, dings etc)in the new metal, the careful use of sand blasting is ok. Blasting if done to excess can reshape metal, and ruin good parts. Ask a local body shop what they would do to prep your pieces. Stripping using commercial quality stripper from an auto refinishing store works very well on this type of project. Several types are out there so buy small amounts and try them one at a time to see which works. Follow the directions, they are toxic for the most part. The best solution is to trade your holed hood for a low pipe hood, this site might be a good place to start. There are skilled professionals that can weld in metal and make it like new minus the hole but it will be less than authentic, and cost more than the hood is worth. having a curved plate made to cover the hole, and using RTV to bond it to the surface will at least be flat, but not "farm show class work". (at least it won't ruin the hood's value. Good refinishing JimN
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