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Trevor Jessie

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You can remove body filler with a small propane torch and a putty knife. Heat it a little and scrape. Keep a fire extinguisher close by. Much less messy than grinding.
 
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Trevor Jessie said:
You can remove body filler with a small propane torch and a putty knife. Heat it a little and scrape. Keep a fire extinguisher close by. Much less messy than grinding.
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I might try that. The dust was pretty gnarly.
 
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Looks like you've got your work cut out for you, hang in there!
 
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