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==Body filler tips== | ==Body filler tips== | ||
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*For body lines and peaks on hoods or doors, use a contour gauge to make a custom plastic filler spreader: | *For body lines and peaks on hoods or doors, use a contour gauge to make a custom plastic filler spreader: | ||
#Place the contour gauge on an undamaged area to get the contour. | #Place the contour gauge on an undamaged area to get the contour. | ||
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*Use an aluminum ruler to find high and low spots such as doors, hood to fender, trunk lid to fender, etc. | *Use an aluminum ruler to find high and low spots such as doors, hood to fender, trunk lid to fender, etc. | ||
*If using filler with hatonite you can sand filler while still tacky. This will shred the filler smooth easily with hardly any pressure. When finished, follow up with a polyester glaze or add filler thinner to your final coat of filler. | *If using filler with hatonite you can sand filler while still tacky. This will shred the filler smooth easily with hardly any pressure. When finished, follow up with a polyester glaze or add filler thinner to your final coat of filler. | ||
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==DIY body filler recipes== | ==DIY body filler recipes== |