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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread Part III
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Re:New Paint job on a budget thread Part III
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12/21/09 05:19 PM
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That car is so nice. 
How are the patches holding up, I am going to try some of the 3M stuff on my car. I have two small areas that need to be patched and have no welding tools.
I used it and and after 4-5 years its still going strong.
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread Part III
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12/22/09 11:37 AM
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Finally got my last coat on. Now to wait till spring to final sand and polish. I'll install the new top and maybe the interior by then. [image]  [/image] 
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread Part III
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12/23/09 04:40 PM
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How did you get the two panel to meet(flush), did you attach a backing plate first? I take it is held in place with all those clamps until the 3m set ups.
I have the same condition the lower door.
I bought a pair of flange pliers from Eastwood, look like a pair of vice grips with special jaws, very easy to use that let the panel fit flush, the copper fasteners are cleco's we used them for sheet metal repair on airplanes. I jus clamped the bottom.
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Getting Patch Panels to Sit Flush with the Body
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12/23/09 04:58 PM
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When I did mine, I just let them sit behind the the sheet metal, then I put a thin bondo skim coat over the panel to get it flush. See the pics here: Comet Body Repair Web Page Good Luck!
Marc in SF
63 Blue Comet 260 Sedan- White w/blue stripes
Done using the "$50 Paint Job" method!
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread Part III
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Thanks, yeah I've been lurking and reading for about 6 or 7 months while I did the final body work. I rolled the paint in Oct, and Nov. I replaced the bottom 8 inches all around the car. [image]  [/image]
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread Part III
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12/25/09 01:54 AM
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thats why I consider myself very lucky to live in Cali, rust scares the heck outta me!  you did a fantastic job though, did you need to replace the pans? also I figured out that my camera just happens to have a flash  this showes the actual color much better 
a car is never "done"
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread Part III
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12/26/09 07:03 PM
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also I figured out that my camera just happens to have a flash
just don't flash for the camera.. lol
That thing (not the VW Thing) has to be getting close... or are you going for the fenderless 'rod' look.. lol
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ill post some up after it is sanded and buffed. its just a little orange peely now
