Hi All
I use a polyester finishing putty, the body shops call icing. This is a
light 2 part filler like body filler, but is more flexible easier to apply.
The shops use this on blemishes on the plastic parts on modern cars. Make
sure this area is clean, I use a small wire brush and a mixture of Naptha
and MEK. This filler is thin and easy to work with, I apply it with my
finger to the area you're working and its best to apply 2 coats. Also the
modern paints [clear coat-base coat] are quite flexible so you should no
problem.
Lee
Many Old Trucks
----- Original Message -----
From: "Williams Grant Civ 412 AMXS Det 2/MXA2A"
<Grant.Williams@kirtland.af.mil>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 6:24 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] ugly body seam
> I plan using a light color for the finish paint for my 50 GMC. The belt
line
> where the cab top joins the rear lower panel leaves an obvious looking
crack
> which will show up when I use a light finish color. Also, the point where
> the two were spot welded causes some real obvious dimples right inside the
> crack and the dark gaping crack across the back looks kind of bad. Has
> anyone used a filler to fill the gap along? If so, have you had problems
> with the filler cracking? It seems to me this could be a stress point.
>
>
>
> Grant
>
> 50 GMC 100
>
> 45 Burb
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