Which Body Filler?
Since I am still awaiting information on the tests I need to prepare for from the college, I’ve just been flipping through and starting with what sparks my interest. One of the first things was working with body fillers. This is something I already have experience with and I am curious to see some…
Dent Repair and Polyester Fillers
Dent Repair / Polyester Fillers Polyester fillers are 2 part thick body fillers used for severe filling and/or minor dent filling. Polyester fillers come in several different varieties depending on what you are doing. Many people outside the trade may simply think of Bondo when they hear the term body fillers. Just to make…
Installing a Quarter Panel with Panel Bond
Choosing to use a panel bonding adhesive over traditional welding offers many advantages, most noticeably in time savings. Bonding also makes obtaining a corrosion free job easier to obtain because you won\’t be damaging existing coatings, as well as the bonding epoxy serves as a metal protectant itself. Pull your damaged quarter back to…
Repairing Dented Panels
Repairing Dented Panels Repairing major or minor dents in body panels requires a skilled hand and feel for straightness. Although much of this is learned with experience you can still obtain a straight repair using a “guide coat” to help you achieve a good repair. Pre-Clean your Panel Wash your panel down with soap and…
Replacing a Body Panel – Dodge Boxside
Replacing a Boxside Whenever the time comes that a panel is damaged too severely to restore using polyester fillers the next option is replacing the panel completely. Whether its a box side, door skin, quarter or any other piece of welded/bonded metal the process is basically the same: Here is the…
How to Shave a License Plate
Here we have a beautiful brand new Dodge Ram pickup truck. Unfortunately human error has caused the bumper some discomfort. Due to some sort of confusion the holes for the license plate were incorrectly drilled. I have a hard time understanding how it happened personally, especially since there is a pair of divots indicating…
How to Repair a Small Dent
If you’ve got a small dent in your car, don’t worry – it’s a fixable problem! Follow these steps to repair the dent and restore your car’s smooth surface: By following these steps, you can fix a small dent and restore your car’s smooth surface. With a little bit of effort and the right tools,…