tomo2k9
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right iv been having ago of the side of my car witch i got quoted 700 pound to get done and tbf i think iv done a rely good job it isent finished completely just needs a skim of filler then it should be done there is no bumps or lumps in it or anything just let me no what you think (also i got told i wouldent be able to do it )  i have !
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also how would i go about cleaning it like getting it ready to paint ??? i no i cant put water on it because it will absourb it so what else is there ???
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K3 VMU
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panel wipes 
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tomo2k9
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it wont mess it up will it mate ??? and it just needs abit more rubing down and finishing off and it will be done , only cost me 21quid for a big tub of filler from halfords and iv not even touched it tbh well chuffed
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ShEp
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hmm
it's more than likely going to sink, or look shicking once the paint is on it.
I'l reserve judgement till I see it painted.
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Ben G
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looks better than it did, but can't see that lasting long.
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redtom
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put a bit of even paint over it and you will probably see how not smooth it is and then you can start sanding it back and finishing it off because the paint will show the imperfections.
if not. good job. high five?
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tomo2k9
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well if it fucks up when painted or after ill just get someone to come and put a new panel in for me
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l15ter
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quote:
Originally posted by ShEp
I'l reserve judgement till I see it painted.
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Bonney
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Just get a can of matt black, Mist it over it and sand it back until it dissapears. Will show you any high spots you cant see.
Also it may look a bit ripply when its painted.
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DannyB
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That will crack as soon as someone does as much as lean on it.
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tomo2k9
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i dont think it will crack tbh because i got the dent out and it was pritty much out tbh, it was just little dents what was on there what i had to skim over to get right but orther than that i think iv done a cracking job and many people think that to, and most people wouldent of atempted that thereselves but i just saved myself a shit load of money and done a good job of it, so it hasent got aload of filelr on it and the dents are pritty much out but cheers for all your coments people finishing it off today so will get it even better
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l15ter
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yea you done a good job, but its still going to crack
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gez bay
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tomo2k9
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then ill just get someone to sort it out properly because then the dent has already been repaired and they wont charge me as much witch im gonna find out monday got a chap coming to see it who is gonna finish it off and paint it for me and like i said you probs think that iv put a shit load of filler on it witch i havent so i dont think it will crack tbh also its cost me next to nothing to do id rather have ago myself than pay 700 pound to get it done witch i mite aswell buy a new car for 700 quid
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Sunz
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You don't know until you try 
Get it looking spot on then sell it 
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MarkSport
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why didn't you just weld in a new 1/4?
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DaveyLC
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quote:
Originally posted by ShEp
I'l reserve judgement till I see it painted.
Ditto! Takes years to get good at complex filling work like that.
If that comes out looking smooth and not like a rippley old crisp packet then you are gifted!
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tomo2k9
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well tbh mate i cant feel any ripples it all flows like as one so tbh i think it will be ok, this is what im going to collage for body repair but we havent started doing anything like this rely but iv always messed about with cars and stuff since and erly age like so i no what im doing tbf but ill get some pics up on the finish project also a new 1/4 panel would of cost me shit loads to do and tbh i would have rather borught a new car
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DaveyLC
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You wont feel a massive flat spot with your hands, you need to spray on a dusting of a dark base coat then flat it with something that will shape to the length of the panel; that way you'll see them before painting.
[Edited on 02-10-2009 by DaveyLC]
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Toby
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did you key the paint on the car before hand? if not that will pop out or sink
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SVM 286
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I look forward to seeing if all pans out well with the finished result. Good effort that man anyway. 
I personally would have saved my time (it's very valuable) and driven it with the dent/s.
Rat look ftw
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tomo2k9
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yes mate i did key it all i gave it all a rub down and were the dents were i knoked the filler off so that also gave it a key, and hopefully mate it will look good when done i dont no wether to pay someone to paint it for me or have a ago myself
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Toby
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well fair play for giving it a go,even if it last a couple of months at least it gives you longer to save to fix it
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Tomnova16
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good stuff for having a go yourself, its how i learnt when i was 16 playing with my nova. as has been said before give it a light coat of black on it to show your low spots, also get that wheel arch edge looking nice by offering up the arch
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taylor2008
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get some wet and dry paper on that mate its real fine and once youve done that you will find all the lumps, dimpples that are on it, then primer it wet and dry once more on top (dont take it right back to filler tho) then paint away 3/4 coats then lauqer same again. hope this helps
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