Alright so I've been on the lookout for a trunk lid for my car. I would like to find one WITHOUT spoiler holes, but I want to shave the rear Ford emblem as well. I wanted to ask all of the guys who do body work what the correct way to do this. Do you have to weld in a piece of metal over the hole then use body filler to smooth it out? :dontknow: Any help is appreciated.
How to correctly shave fender and trunk lid badges?
- Thread starter BMAC96GT
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I can't remember how we did mine on the fenders, but I think he used fiberglass on the inside over the hole, let it dry and then filler on the outside to smooth it with the body line. It holds strong, but I know welding a piece of metal then using filler is a common technique.
CC'S95GT
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the best way is to weld a plug in the hole.
easiest way would be to use fiberglass or plastic body filler.
If you use the plastic or glass be prepared for it to crack over time because the thermal expansion is different between the metal fender and the other fillers.
easiest way would be to use fiberglass or plastic body filler.
If you use the plastic or glass be prepared for it to crack over time because the thermal expansion is different between the metal fender and the other fillers.
Slykin
Well-Known Member
I'd assume weld it in, only thing i'd be concerned about is warping your metal if you're not careful.
blkmcnasty
Active Member
Body filler may not be your best option, think of how many times you are going to open and slam your trunk closed. As careful as you may be with closing your trunk, the filler will eventually get old and crack. I know that when i had my rear bumper mustang gt letters filled, they had to use a flexible plastic body filler because our bumper are soft. A good body shop will know the best products for that type of work.
You'll want to cut a small patch and weld it in there. A good welder can do it w/o warping the panel, its just a matter of tack, step away a few mins then come back and tack it again. I had a not-so-good welder patch a hole for a CB antenna on the roof of my old truck and he warped the roof so bad it looked caved in. i spent over 10 hours trying to fix it.
Yea...I figured that it would be best to use as little body filler as possible. Just thought it would be a fun project. And another question. Do you guys know how Dalamar smoothed out the licence plate piece on his trunk lid?
CC'S95GT
Post Whore
there was a build thread for that car somewhere.
Actually, a good welder would know to put a small piece of brass up behind the hole, therefore killing the need for a plug. The brass keeps the weld from blowing through the hole. Once your done you can just pull the brass out and bam, like it was never there. Done it tons of times, smoothing moldings etc off cars.
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