Body Work Has Begun...What Did I Do!

if the trim is on the car, remove it carefully then do the bodywork...

hard to tell from the images, but it doesn't look too bad... get some longblocks, medium length blocks and shortys and take your time.

My trim was glued on like a new chevy truck. That black stuff is the glue residue left on by the trim. It is old and beat up and will not be reused.

Yeah it doesn't look to bad we will see once I get all the bondo off. There are a few holes in the fender lip but doesn't seem to be that bad either. I will try to take a few better pics tomorrow or so.

depending on what the adhesive is made of you'll either chemically remove it or there is a big pencil eraser type tool that removes stickers & trim glue. drive by your local auto body paint supply and have the guy look at it. get that stuff off before you start sanding it into the metal... it'll contaminate the steel...

the FLYER said:

depending on what the adhesive is made of you'll either chemically remove it or there is a big pencil eraser type tool that removes stickers & trim glue. drive by your local auto body paint supply and have the guy look at it. get that stuff off before you start sanding it into the metal... it'll contaminate the steel...

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Interesting, I didn't know it could contaminate the metal. You don't think airplane stripper would work on it. I didn't try I just stripped around the glue.

Surprise, surprise...........It'll buff out.

Youve really gone and done it now....


Have fun! :devil:

Andy

RatNova71 said:

Youve really gone and done it now....
Andy

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Seriously, I may to just go buy a spray bomb.

Its OK to use steel wool on something like that? Just asking b/c I thought steel wool was a no-no? You could also just spray it with phosphoric acid once you had the metal pretty clean.

Not crackin' on you or your work, just trying to learn

Andy

RatNova71 said:

Its OK to use steel wool on something like that? Just asking b/c I thought steel wool was a no-no? You could also just spray it with phosphoric acid once you had the metal pretty clean.

Not crackin' on you or your work, just trying to learn

Andy

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I read a bunch of stuff on how to get all those little black rust spots out. Because by sanding a lone I could not get them all out. You need to either sand blast/media blast or use a chemical. I chose the chemical. Then use the steel wool tool to get into all those little black holes. It works great.

I think its ok, but the steel wool left my metal really smooth so I sanded it one more time with 80 grit paper to give it bite.

asteeler4life said:

TAKE YOUR TIME BRO! YOU'LL GET THERE! :thumbsup:

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Completely agree. Take your time and be meticulous. Sounds like you are already. Its alot of hard work, but it's really fun also, IMO.

Andy

Rat's suggestion is a good one. A little phosphoric acid take those light rust spots right off. Klean Strip prep and etch at Home Depot. A little on a rag and you can rub those rust spots right off. let it sit for a few minutes then wipe it clean with a damp rag. No issues with primer adhesion either. Just like Metal Ready from the Por 15 people only 1/10 the price. Don't get it on any paint you want to keep however.

The rust is going to be worse on the backside of the sheetmetal. Cut it out so you can get to the outer wheelhouse and correct both. I know you think the wheelhouse is ok but chances are there are problems under the metal that will bite you later. Take your time, do it once and do it correctly. By the way the area above the wheel is the most difficult area to get strait while maintaing the curved bodyline on the first gen cars. I worked mine at least 6 or 7 times before I was happy. :turn:

1floho said:

By the way the area above the wheel is the most difficult area to get strait while maintaing the curved bodyline on the first gen cars. I worked mine at least 6 or 7 times before I was happy. :turn:

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You were able to do it with a body hammer and dolly?

Looks like you are making good progress. Making me want another project!! It sure is addictive! I spotted a 68 fastback impala (on my dream car list) on CL locally for $2 grand, looks like factory red, no vinyl roof and in very decent restorable shape. Man I hope he still has it!!

Andy