Haynes manual on bodywork - Page 2

missfire · 27-07-10, 10:37 PM

nice job!

styler · 27-07-10, 10:39 PM

well done....

i hate bodywork.... overexposed to it... 1998-2000... mates bodyshop... learned a lot though.. mostly that i hate it..

David Small · 27-07-10, 11:05 PM

Nice arse Tanni !!

Seriously - well done - that looks good

Phil Jameson · 28-07-10, 10:33 PM

Im impressed.Well done.

wildoliver · 29-07-10, 11:22 AM

That is impressive to say the least! Not many people would get a result like that first attempt.

The holes or popping you encountered are usually caused by dirty working practices (apologies lol) basically small areas of filler dust under the new filler that pull away when you start to sand.

For anyone doing something similar in the future the simple process is this.

Fill heavily to get the basic shape.

Shape coarsely using a rasp/filler file.

Shape up again and continue with file if needed, if the shape is about right then block with production paper till the surface is flat and just needs minor filling.

Minor filling and production paper if needed or 240 grit wet and dry used wet if your heading towards paint, repeat with filler and wet flatting till surface is smooth and blended in with surrounding bodywork.

Prime and paint.

Couperman · 30-07-10, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tanni

Cheers again guys, your opinions mean a lot to me!

My secret is that what I lack in experience I compensate for with being persuasive.

But I could never have done it with all the advice I've got from Classic Audi!

Well done Tanni, it's about time we got to see you and your car at one of the meetings

Couperman · 30-07-10, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tanni

Arh, I know Couper, really is about time! Most likely next time in Cosfords I really should prioritise it to everything else next! All that work and Salsa is in the way!

next Breakfast Club meet Sunday 19th September

27-07-10, 10:39 PM	#12
styler Moderator Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Donegal, Ireland Posts: 3,443	well done.... i hate bodywork.... overexposed to it... 1998-2000... mates bodyshop... learned a lot though.. mostly that i hate it.. __________________ CRASH VALLEY CUSTOMS get 'er done...

27-07-10, 11:05 PM	#13
David Small David Small - Mr 80k Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 7,210	Nice arse Tanni !! Seriously - well done - that looks good __________________ David Small - Member 283 - 1994 Audi C4 A6 2.0 - Tornado Red 1971 NSU 1200C Automatik - Iberian Red 1995 Audi B4 80 2.6SE Automatic - Laser Red

27-07-10, 10:37 PM	#11
missfire making wooden things Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cow land Posts: 8,156	nice job!

28-07-10, 10:33 PM	#14
Phil Jameson 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wigan Posts: 2,432	Im impressed.Well done.

29-07-10, 11:22 AM	#15
wildoliver Grown up member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 436	That is impressive to say the least! Not many people would get a result like that first attempt. The holes or popping you encountered are usually caused by dirty working practices (apologies lol) basically small areas of filler dust under the new filler that pull away when you start to sand. For anyone doing something similar in the future the simple process is this. Fill heavily to get the basic shape. Shape coarsely using a rasp/filler file. Shape up again and continue with file if needed, if the shape is about right then block with production paper till the surface is flat and just needs minor filling. Minor filling and production paper if needed or 240 grit wet and dry used wet if your heading towards paint, repeat with filler and wet flatting till surface is smooth and blended in with surrounding bodywork. Prime and paint.