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08-27-04, 11:55 AM

privateapples

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Body Work Question

Hey guys i have a 1980 sa and the paint is just flaking off badly. theres no dings or scratchs on the car but i want to get rid of the flaking but ive never done any body work before.. any suggestions or sites that give me a small intro on it?

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08-27-04, 12:13 PM

MarkPerez

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the paint is dead. sanding is the only way, not paint striper.

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08-28-04, 05:19 AM

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Sanding should get rid of the beginnings of surface rust, as well.

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08-28-04, 10:14 AM

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EZ fix. Sand & paint. Anything special you want to do in paint? Special effect, Pearl, etc?

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