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i heart square bodys · 06-25-2013, 10:03 PM

i have some doors with some major warping and need to know how to get them looking straight , i have a board sander and lots of bondo, just not quite sure the proper technique to use it , it seems like i sand and i sand an alot of the body filler comes off (not all of it though of coarse) and its still wavy , someone help !

cableguy0 · 06-25-2013, 10:22 PM

The kind of filler your using makes a huge difference. Do you have pictures of what your working with it will be a lot easier to help you.

Cape Codder · 06-26-2013, 01:06 PM

Keep in mind when block sanding if you use to much pressure on the panel you push it in a little while sanding so when you stop it will come back out causing a high spot in the center. Light pressure cross hatch pattern and let the sandpaper do the work not your arm.

MP&C · 06-26-2013, 10:05 PM

What caused the "major warping", where is it located on the door, do you have pictures?

problazer · 06-27-2013, 11:38 AM

How bad are they warped? Back filling them with filler is not always the best idea. To much filler and you open a whole new can of issues.

snipescastle2 · 07-27-2013, 08:14 AM

Might be better off getting full door skins at least you can treat the rust on the inside of the door
While it's apart plus you'll get arrow straight lines.just my opinion
Ben Smith
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06-25-2013, 10:03 PM	#1
i heart square bodys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blyth, Ontario, Canada Posts: 187	getting doors straight i have some doors with some major warping and need to know how to get them looking straight , i have a board sander and lots of bondo, just not quite sure the proper technique to use it , it seems like i sand and i sand an alot of the body filler comes off (not all of it though of coarse) and its still wavy , someone help ! __________________ 1986 LWB c10 w/327 & vortec heads

06-25-2013, 10:22 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: getting doors straight The kind of filler your using makes a huge difference. Do you have pictures of what your working with it will be a lot easier to help you. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

06-26-2013, 01:06 PM	#3
Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,223	Re: getting doors straight Keep in mind when block sanding if you use to much pressure on the panel you push it in a little while sanding so when you stop it will come back out causing a high spot in the center. Light pressure cross hatch pattern and let the sandpaper do the work not your arm.

06-26-2013, 10:05 PM	#4
MP&C Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Leonardtown, MD Posts: 1,648	Re: getting doors straight What caused the "major warping", where is it located on the door, do you have pictures? __________________ Robert

06-27-2013, 11:38 AM	#5
problazer Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 169	Re: getting doors straight How bad are they warped? Back filling them with filler is not always the best idea. To much filler and you open a whole new can of issues.

07-27-2013, 08:14 AM	#6
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: getting doors straight Might be better off getting full door skins at least you can treat the rust on the inside of the door While it's apart plus you'll get arrow straight lines.just my opinion Ben Smith Posted via Mobile Device



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