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Title: What would i need
Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 16 July 2011, 15:54

I have decided to smooth my boot myself as i have a family member in the spray/paint trade so once it's done he can repaint it.. I know i will need a boot popper but what else do i need to get? ie.. what is the best filler to use to fill in where the handle would of been?

Title: Re: What would i need
Post by: Wayne on 16 July 2011, 20:43

The handle recess will need to be welded.

Title: Re: What would i need
Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 17 July 2011, 09:34

Any more info on that Wayne?

Title: Re: What would i need
Post by: Seanl on 17 July 2011, 09:54

I wouldnt use filler as if you had a bump, it would crack anyway. Best option is to sand it all as flat as you can. It can then be plastic primed, and use a high build primer to cover any other dimples.

Title: Re: What would i need
Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 17 July 2011, 11:58

Good info thanks Sean :)

Title: Re: What would i need
Post by: Seanl on 17 July 2011, 15:36

Actually I read it wrong!  :embarassed: I was going on about the textured plastic on the bumper for some reason, sorry!

Title: Re: What would i need
Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 17 July 2011, 17:25

 :grin: no worries mate.. So would filler be ok?

Title: Re: What would i need
Post by: Seanl on 17 July 2011, 19:05

Yeah will be fine mate.

Title: Re: What would i need
Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 17 July 2011, 19:58

Okay thanks :)

Title: Re: What would i need
Post by: Wayne on 17 July 2011, 23:37

Quote from: GTI:Gibbo on 17 July 2011, 17:25

:grin: no worries mate.. So would filler be ok?

Not really, as I said it will need welding over.

Title: Re: What would i need
Post by: Gavv8 on 18 July 2011, 18:28

I wouldn't use filler on the n/p recess , it'll just crack and /or fall out.