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Old 03-02-2004, 06:26 PM   #4210
down_hill_dog
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hmm tips eh?? my best advise, if a car is rusty keep in mind that it is never really gone until either:

a) the infected metal is completely removed
b) the infected metal is thoroghroly(sp) cleaned with use of a sandblaster and then fully treated inside and out so it is fully sealed.

For primers and bonding agents and fillers and glues and such i cannot stress enough that the material must be clean and sanded for it to adhere properly. This is the main reason why fillers crack out of bodywork, it did not adhere properly. If you are trying to fill onto bare metal use a metal etching spot primer first, this makes it so that the material will stick. When removing dents a long board block sander will be your best tool for getting it straight again and finally, consult your local bodyshop. Don't even hesitate to go and ask questions. If your scared your asking too many questions hit up another bodyshop, there are tons around. As for my primer, i bought it through the bodyshop i deal with, not only did i get a killer deal on a good type of primer but they told me how to mix and use it, and what other materials/ bonding agents to use to do the bodywork before the primer. Like i said, become good friends with one of your local bodyshops, theyre called professionals for a reason..
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