Topic: Bonding Strip
in Forum: C3 Body
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight"
#2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto
Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
1) Yes
2) Very carefully
What most resto shops do, is cut the fender off with a jiggle-saw, or air chisel, up to the bonding strip. Then, they will grind off the part of the fender still attatched to the bonding strip. Experience is the key here. If you are wanting to do this yourself, it can be done. Just takes your time.
2) Very carefully
What most resto shops do, is cut the fender off with a jiggle-saw, or air chisel, up to the bonding strip. Then, they will grind off the part of the fender still attatched to the bonding strip. Experience is the key here. If you are wanting to do this yourself, it can be done. Just takes your time.
Joel Adams
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I've simply chiseled mine of in the past. Or separated the 2 pieces with a large knife. I'm Thinking Adam's Apple has the more fool proof way! Especially for a first timer. But like he says, be sure to take your time!
One of my most valuable tools when it comes to jobs like that is a dremel and sanding drum. Takes a little time, but well worth it!
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