Body Work Tips

[Haines Garage]

As I go, I am learning things on my body tub restoration.
I have been adding the bolt ons. Handles Spare Tire carrier etc.
I have used very little body filler. I have no area that I would say is more than an eighth inch in thickness.

Here's the tip,
Drilling holes generates heat. Body filler does not like this.
It puckers right up!!

Now I am Pissed!!!
More sanding and touching up.

Point being, in my opinion, all holes, welding, anything heat generating should be done prior to final glazing and priming.

Thoughts?

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You are learning! I never drill outwards all the way through bondo. I drill just enough to see the point, reverse punch it and finish from the other side. A sharp new bit helps keep the heat down. Oil

[Haines Garage]

Great tip General. Soooooo. I'm not crazy. Stuff happens.
I think you said to me....
When it comes to the Jeep Body ,This is where the Men get separated from the boys.
Good quote.