 Bodywork Thread, Trying to assemble a total bodywork thread...Painting, Dent removal |
 Sep 28, 2010 - 9:23 AM
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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! -------------------- same skidpad grip as a 2006 M3....stock. 'nuff said
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Oct 19, 2010 - 6:10 AM
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Having looked at the waffle pads on your EBay link...they look similar to the 3M pad system.
It terms of rubbing/polishing compounds I would try to use a quality system from a company like 3M, Meguirs or Menzerna. These quality items break down perfectly when using either a rotary or DA buffer. Just be careful using a compound as it is easy to burn through your paint and put deep swirl marks into your paint. It is always best to try the least aggressive option first...eg a polish like 3M Ultrafina. If that doesn't do the job then try a slightly more aggressive option like 3M Extra Fine compond...and then lastly the most aggressive option would be 3M Fast Cut. The Fast Cut is really only for heavily oxidised paintwork or after wet sanding bodywork. The Extra Fine is great for removing swirl marks or holograms in your paint. The Ultrafina is great for final finish. |
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e30og Bodywork Thread Sep 28, 2010 - 9:23 AM
mkernz22 to just add onto this thread;
does anyone know wh... Sep 28, 2010 - 10:03 AM Badkarma im going to be molding my duckbill spoiiler to my ... Sep 28, 2010 - 7:57 PM Bigblock The thought has come up lately--I think I will **t... Sep 28, 2010 - 9:40 PM Badkarma if the rust hasn't yet eaten through the metal... Sep 29, 2010 - 6:57 PM mkernz22 I need to fix up the rust on my drivers quarter pa... Sep 29, 2010 - 7:40 PM mgnt232 I agree with everything badkarma said, I recently ... Sep 30, 2010 - 1:39 AM
e30og QUOTE (mgnt232 @ Sep 30, 2010 - 1:39... Sep 30, 2010 - 7:59 AM 96stgreendemon as far as body work goes never ever use more than ... Sep 30, 2010 - 6:55 AM 96stgreendemon as far as larger dents go you will need basic auto... Sep 30, 2010 - 8:59 AM CelicaHD2 I think this should be relevant...I have got a qui... Oct 12, 2010 - 11:34 AM easternpiro1 callmejb has some body work experience went to sch... Oct 14, 2010 - 1:29 AM CelicaHD2 I have alot of experience in terms of bodywork, sp... Oct 14, 2010 - 8:07 PM mkernz22 QUOTE (CelicaHD2 @ Oct 14, 2010 - 9... Oct 14, 2010 - 8:14 PM 96stgreendemon im actually going to do some fitting work on my fr... Oct 15, 2010 - 10:06 AM 96stgreendemon So the Splitters have been fixed, only had real pr... Oct 18, 2010 - 4:29 PM mkernz22 So I do have a question, where is the best place t... Oct 18, 2010 - 4:43 PM 96stgreendemon well you can buy it anywhere, i have seen it at ho... Oct 18, 2010 - 4:50 PM mkernz22 ohh alrightt
what i'm thinking about doing is ... Oct 18, 2010 - 5:11 PM 96stgreendemon as long as it is not over a 1/4 in gap you should ... Oct 18, 2010 - 5:30 PM mkernz22 could i use bondo to fill the small gaps, then fib... Oct 18, 2010 - 5:37 PM 96stgreendemon what gaps are you talking about Oct 18, 2010 - 5:47 PM mkernz22 on the passenger side SS there's about a 1/4 t... Oct 18, 2010 - 5:52 PM 96stgreendemon Try and use a heat gun first to fit it better, or ... Oct 18, 2010 - 6:01 PM mkernz22 my holes that i drilled were a tad bit off i took... Oct 18, 2010 - 6:11 PM 96stgreendemon it will be easier to fix the holes, like i said yo... Oct 18, 2010 - 9:59 PM CelicaHD2 Just another quick note...unless you are in the de... Oct 19, 2010 - 7:01 AM bccentaur3 What do you guys do about them small dings then? J... Oct 19, 2010 - 10:34 PM 96stgreendemon just all depends on how bad they are, small dings ... Oct 19, 2010 - 10:53 PM CelicaHD2 Small Dings...tell me about them! lol
Here is... Oct 20, 2010 - 7:16 AM CelicaHD2 Here is the basic process of removing small dents ... Oct 20, 2010 - 7:55 AM jcbass7 AWESOME^ write up and pics, I learned a few new tr... Oct 20, 2010 - 7:43 PM CelicaHD2 You are very welcome...I can put a number of DIY a... Oct 20, 2010 - 9:19 PM 96stgreendemon just go ahead and add it, we will just get it all ... Oct 21, 2010 - 8:33 AM mkernz22 would you be able to make a writeup on molding the... Oct 21, 2010 - 8:46 AM CelicaHD2 QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Oct 21, 2010 - 2:4... Oct 21, 2010 - 5:18 PM CelicaHD2 Additional photos for antenna hole smoothing....
... Oct 21, 2010 - 5:46 PM CelicaHD2 Sorry but I couldn't find any photos of the pr... Oct 21, 2010 - 6:31 PM jcbass7 Again Awesome write ups and pictures, very helpful... Oct 21, 2010 - 8:43 PM 96stgreendemon Late addition to the thread but here is some help ... Nov 3, 2010 - 8:31 PM |
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