Defining filler round arch repair?
Defining filler round arch repair?
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rumpelstiltskin

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2,805 posts

288 months

Monday 14th March 2011
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Hi all,got myself a project,Volvo 240 gl estate converted into a pickup.Only part of bodywork i have bother with is defining the curve where the arch meets the flat of the bodywork,if you know what i mean?I've had to repair a rear arch and just wondering if anyone had any tips to get the filler round this area right?Thanks!

davepoth

29,395 posts

228 months

Wednesday 16th March 2011
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Use a sanding block.

rumpelstiltskin

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2,805 posts

288 months

Wednesday 16th March 2011
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Brilliant,never thought of that.I've been using my wifes 10 year old crusty (approx 240 grade)knickers wrapped round one of my carpet slippers,cheers bud!

V8covin

10,159 posts

222 months

Wednesday 16th March 2011
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rumpelstiltskin

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2,805 posts

288 months

Wednesday 16th March 2011
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Cheers for that,i'll check them out.

Vette

84 posts

211 months

Friday 18th March 2011
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And lots of practice.....

Cheers
David

TallPaul

1,524 posts

287 months

Friday 18th March 2011
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Wrap the sandpaper around a folded piece of cardboard for the final shaping/defining. Dont use the wifes old knickers, you'll introduce contaminants into the filler!

duncancallum

982 posts

207 months

Friday 18th March 2011
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what sort of contour if you have 2 to do can you make a buck out of foam or scrap wood?