question about body work
nissanstreetz
09-07-2005, 12:00 AM
Alright guys I got a question I want to get my body kit moulded on it's just bolted on right now. I also want to an SS style hood scoop molded on does anyone know how much I'm lookin at to get this put in. I live in Colorado if anyone here lives close that knows how to do body work. Anyone know how hard it is I moulded on my side skirts so I think I might be able to do it. Could I just get some epoxy and epoxy it to the frame of the car and than sand it and paint it or what?
slideways...
09-07-2005, 01:48 AM
Bondo!
Chiquae07
09-07-2005, 02:46 PM
i have to say. bondo is the best way. sand down the area where u want to mold, use the bondo and make a smooth surface as u can make, sand it to be molded, and then paint. presto, a new car!
nissanstreetz
09-07-2005, 10:54 PM
wait... is it really that easy I'm realy skeptical thats how I thought it was done but everywhere I see people have the worst molding job from it cracking and peeling the paint how do I prevent that drom happening
slideways...
09-07-2005, 11:02 PM
i was sarcastic btw. bondo is a cheap way to do it, but if you are VERY careful and its a spot that wont get jarred around much(like the hood scoop) then it can work nicely. i dont have much experience with bodykits(never owned one, never will mold it even if i do get one) so i dont know what the really clean ones do. i think bondo would crack on a kit especially if it gets bumped around a little bit on driveways and stuff
nissanstreetz
09-07-2005, 11:10 PM
what are the downsides to molding on your body kit I know there's quite a few??
ProZach626
09-10-2005, 03:03 PM
Is it bad not to mold? I mean does it look weird? To me it just seems like wasted time. I know my factory side skirts aren't molded and they look just fine. So what's the deal? I guess I can understand if you want an aftermarket paint.
redsentra94
09-10-2005, 10:21 PM
my friend just used double sided tape on his
slideways...
09-11-2005, 06:35 PM
molding looks gay to me
nissanstreetz
09-15-2005, 03:53 PM
well see I'm making a show car and thats what wins shows is custom work I almost have to to even stand a chance against some of these cars
redsentra94
09-15-2005, 09:52 PM
use double sided tape it is custom
slideways...
09-15-2005, 11:45 PM
thats why car shows = this (www.thisisthelife.com/photos/experiences/large/gay-pride-sydney.jpg/)
callmeyourkiller
09-17-2005, 11:34 AM
i dont know anything about body kits but you could probably fiberglass it couldnt you?
nissanstreetz
09-18-2005, 12:41 AM
I'm not sure but I just got my z3 fender inserts and black widow hood scoops in and uh I think I'm going to fiberglass them in... wish me luck I'll definately post some pics afterwards
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