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Offline GTI:Gibbo

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What would i need
« 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?
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Offline Wayne

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Re: What would i need
« Reply #1 on: 16 July 2011, 20:43 »
The handle recess will need to be welded.
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Re: What would i need
« Reply #2 on: 17 July 2011, 09:34 »
Any more info on that Wayne?
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Re: What would i need
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: What would i need
« Reply #4 on: 17 July 2011, 11:58 »
Good info thanks Sean :)
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Re: What would i need
« Reply #5 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!
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Re: What would i need
« Reply #6 on: 17 July 2011, 17:25 »
 :grin: no worries mate.. So would filler be ok?
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Re: What would i need
« Reply #7 on: 17 July 2011, 19:05 »
Yeah will be fine mate.
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Re: What would i need
« Reply #8 on: 17 July 2011, 19:58 »
Okay thanks :)
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Re: What would i need
« Reply #9 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.
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