05-15-2013, 09:01 PM | #1 |
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Fixing paint dings
I have been wanting to try this now for a long time. I finally did it and man was I happy with the results. I took some touch up paint and dabed it on a little thick but not real thick. Enough to cover the ding and the edges.
I let it dry and then take mineral sprits and rub it just so to get it back down smooth. I have more to do but so far they are coming out great. The deeper ones take a couple of coats. So I'm working on those right now. This is right over the front wheel. Here it is after rubbing it. Now all there is left to do is wax it!
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05-15-2013, 09:16 PM | #2 |
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Re: Fixing paint dings
Nice, How long did you let it dry?
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05-15-2013, 09:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: Fixing paint dings
I let them dry over night and the next day most of the time. The bigger ones I have tried to let them dry for a couple of days. I had my wife go out and look at the ones in the picture before and after. She couldn't find them. I was really happy how they turned out. I'm working on the front of the hood now to get ready for the Pour Tour in 2 weeks. Make the nose look a little better!
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
05-16-2013, 05:14 PM | #4 |
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Re: Fixing paint dings
Thanks, I have a couple of small scratches that I'm going to try to fix.
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