Car = Totaled.. I need advice..

[Techn0Nut1996]

Started off the day Sanding, used an orbital sander and a Dremel with a wire brush attachment. Decided to fix some rust spots while I'm at it.



First layer before sanding



Second layer after sanding



Third and final layer after sanding



Had some trouble filling in to the body line, but its not bad



All taped up



Filler primer on and sanded



Getting ready to paint now, all is well so far!

[coconut]

Looking good so far.

[Techn0Nut1996]

Any one have some suggestions on how to eliminate this issue? Not so concerned with the color difference its more the raised edge and coloration along the edge that bugs me..

[oakrdrs187]

Wet sanding perhaps.


But honestly I would have left it alone at the point where you got the dent out. That looked fine and wasnt a huge eyesore. I get it its your car and whatnot, and you're not exactly Thurston Howell. But I would have just saved up to have it done right if it we're me. I'm all for DIY but there are some things I'm just to picky for and won't do myself.

[Techn0Nut1996]

Apart from the paint being raised it really doesn't look all that bad for it being my first time to do anything like this. If anything I learned some new stuff.

[oakrdrs187]

Apart from the paint being raised it really doesn't look all that bad for it being my first time to do anything like this. If anything I learned some new stuff.

Agreed. Try hitting that with a wet sand. Clear. Then Polish.

[wisniaPl]

You should of make funnel out of paper and larger are on the body, and blend it in painting...everytime you tape of area like that you will get the edge....google it to get the visual

[Techn0Nut1996]

You should of make funnel out of paper and larger are on the body, and blend it in painting...everytime you tape of area like that you will get the edge....google it to get the visual

I thought about feathering the paint, after I did it... I'll probably end up wet sanding like oakrdrs said then feather it. Good thing its spring break, have some time to experiment lol.

[demond0d5]

used to do bumper repair with my stepdad several years ago...you def need to
go back over it with some sandpaper and do a larger area
go to orielly/walmart and buy some putty filler. little red tube - it is a lot "finer" than that thick stuff you used...you can get those cottage cheese lumps (near the crack) out by messing with that stuff
sand all that stuff down once you're done with something around 300+ to get it really smooth
spray an area like 3-4 inches outside of anything that is messed up and DONT do it in straight lines!
then cover it with a clear coat

[GOOSEY2099]

How the fuck is that totaled?????

[Techn0Nut1996]

How the fuck is that totaled?????

Serious bullshit, right? They blamed it on the mileage and the amount of time the bodywork would take..

[Techn0Nut1996]

I just realized I never finished this thread up, so I ran outside and took a picture of the final product. It's far from perfect but it looks better than what it was.



And as for the dent between the windows... Well thats been there a while and my friend still hasn't paid for it.

[gtx]

Look up on youtube a video how that could be popped out with compressed air and a hairdryer. That looks like a fairly small dent, I'd give it a try before filling an such. Good job on bringing her back btw!