904-067
August 22, 2003
These
two photos show the original fender wells that have been repaired
a few times and had a few coats of lousy paint. Now we have
to make these look new and original.
This will
entail grinding all the painted surfaces to original gel coat
and bare metal.
I got
Mike, the English kid, helping me on one side, while I do
the other.
The picture
on the left is a matt patch that holds the inner fender to
the chassis rail. The problem with most the patches is that
the base was never sanded (roughed up), so the patches just
peel off.
After
two days of grinding and a body that itches like poison ivy,
it's ready for the repair work.
The picture
on the left shows the pickup point that needed the support
bracket (M.I.A.).
Now we
start the process of using 1 1/2 oz matt and cabosil for all
the joints and seams. I guarantee they'll stick this time!
When these
cars get old, most of the reason why they creak and squeak
is because the fiberglass is discombobulated in certain areas.
The original
seam between the fender and the inner wheel well has been
ground smooth. Now I'm applying cabosil (which is what Porsche
used), then the layer of matt, which finishes the bond.
More close
up shots.
I use
a spreader where the fiberglass is pitted or really cracked
up. This keeps the area nice and flat before applying the
matt.
First
I wet the inside of the fender then I apply the matt.
More shots
I then
apply the matt patch, that connects the two panels together.
When this
is done you will see the seam, which gives the inner fender
original patina.
This weekend
I will sand the none-covered surfaces and black prime the
wheel well, including the frame.
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