what sort of filler could you use to smooth a bootlid? Would you use normal filler or would you use fibreglass stuff?
Smooth bootlid
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Will
, May 27 2005 09:34 PM
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Posted 27 May 2005 - 10:06 PM
think it would be best to cut the dent out then weld in a flat plate and then smooth over with a small amount of filler .
if you just fill it with filler it will crack and fall out
if you just fill it with filler it will crack and fall out
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Posted 27 May 2005 - 10:07 PM
but if you can't weld, would it be cheaper just to buy a fibregalss smooth skin ?
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Posted 27 May 2005 - 10:18 PM
maybe not cheaper but it would look and last a lot better.
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Posted 28 May 2005 - 09:37 AM
Smoothy Skin £30, Smoothy Bootlid £55 (with choice of two different inners).
Have seen bootlids at a show going for £90! :saywhat:
Have seen bootlids at a show going for £90! :saywhat:
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Posted 28 May 2005 - 09:35 PM
Can you pay a little extra with all the holes drilled??
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Posted 29 May 2005 - 08:19 AM
Ryan,
Smudgers are very good quality, and the holes for the hinges are already indented so you just drill through them! Have to mark/drill the holes for the lock but thats not hard! Dom
Smudgers are very good quality, and the holes for the hinges are already indented so you just drill through them! Have to mark/drill the holes for the lock but thats not hard! Dom
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Posted 02 June 2005 - 11:16 AM
On all things GRP etc just take your time trimming, cutting and drilling.
You will find the Bootlids (Double skin) are quite thick, well Mini are anyway :grin: & will need rubbing down for a perfect fit. Its a time thing!
I will be at some shows this year so just come track me down for a chat/look.
You will find the Bootlids (Double skin) are quite thick, well Mini are anyway :grin: & will need rubbing down for a perfect fit. Its a time thing!
I will be at some shows this year so just come track me down for a chat/look.
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