Bodywork Thread, Trying to assemble a total bodywork thread...Painting, Dent removal Options

[e30og]

trying to start a thread on painting (all inclusive) and bodywork (removing dents, etc.) because, well I want to learn it and im sure there are tons of viewers wondering/wishing the same thing.

If you have bodywork/Paint know-how, share here!

[mgnt232]

I agree with everything badkarma said, I recently sent someone a big huge Pm on some of the stuff and ill just copy and paste it, below.
Also ►Click here for my side skirt molding thread◄
And ►Click Here for my painting thread◄
Also keep in mind i had NO previous body work experience, so I showed and tried to explain exactly what i did, and dont do.

▼ Here is a PM I sent answering some of the questions as well ▼

Anyhow, its kind of dependent on the rust. When I molded my skirts, Bot my doors were rusted as well. The bottom "rear" of the door had a spot about the size of a quarter that was rusted right through, so I used a grinder and cut it right out (if its rusted through theres no real saving it) Then I used some bondo (its MUCH easier to "shape" than glass)
The only thing with bondo is let it "cure" for at least a day before you paint it, because it shrinks ever so slightly as it cures. And if the paint is on it, it will not shrink totally with the bondo, so it will leave an "air bubble" behind it. Also do not let water (rain) come in contact with bondo.I know that sounds pretty complicated and what not, just let it dry a day and then paint.

I didnt go to bare metal when i molded the skirts. I suppose it would technically be better, I just went to the primer as I did with the rest of the car. I molded the rear the same way in the beginning of the spring, and its been fine, so i can say its fine that way smile.gif

And with the molding of my skirts, thats a HUGE process, with a ton! of fiberglass and bondo, because the gaps were 5"+ in some spots. But as far as molding a kit made for the celi, bondo is my recommendation. Its very easy to work with. You have about 10 mins to work with it, and its an easy clean up. Resin is like impossible to clean from brushes, accidental spills, the ground, and the containers you use.
I heard people also say so use "plastic filler" (its like bondo, but i hate! using it, just not my thing) Because bondo can crack. But again mines been done for like 8 months on the rear and its been fine, just what ive heard.

Any questions just ask man, ive made alot of mistakes thats why i can tell you what to do...and more importantly what not to do laugh.gif