Topic: Front nose damage - HELP!
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guys,
hope this correct forum!
new here , on my 73stingray, thr front nose has some damage to cone from a parking lot incident. can you fix these with a fiberglass patching agent or do i have to buy replacement cover $$$$$$
thanks
willow
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Willow,
You can easily patch them, with a little TLC.
Alan
You can easily patch them, with a little TLC.
Alan
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Willow;
Make sure you are patching with the same material as the original cover. If it is urethane, the final test is to burn a little piece of the original, then of the patch. They should smell the same. It makes a difference in how well it sticks.
Larry
Make sure you are patching with the same material as the original cover. If it is urethane, the final test is to burn a little piece of the original, then of the patch. They should smell the same. It makes a difference in how well it sticks.
Larry
thanks gribble123, and vettspecialties,,, i will check with local paint shop for material,, any suggestion on brand? this is a spot right at the crown on front bumper were someone backed into ( no note left acourse)!!!
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