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02-23-2025, 01:35 PM
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Gap or no gap
Is there supposed to be a gap here? Or should they come together?
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02-23-2025, 01:55 PM
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Re: Gap or no gap
Gap should match the ones adjacent....should be 3/16" ish
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02-23-2025, 02:10 PM
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Re: Gap or no gap
Yes, there should be a gap. As a general rule all panels should have a gap. No panels should touch each other.
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02-23-2025, 08:19 PM
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Re: Gap or no gap
paint stir stick from anywhere that sells paint will get you close on the gaps and theyre usually free
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02-25-2025, 12:51 PM
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Re: Gap or no gap
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02-25-2025, 03:24 PM
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Re: Gap or no gap
I try to match the hood gap in that area to give it a uniform line.
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02-25-2025, 05:36 PM
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Re: Gap or no gap
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That is d@mn near perfect Sir. Nicely done. -Kevin
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