TR6 Got the TR6 fenders back from being dipped

[tdskip]

It is ALWAYS worse than you'd think.

Here is what is left from the original metal. The passenger side has rot through on the top bead as well.

 

[tomshobby]

At least you know and can deal with it. Think what it would have been like finding it one hole at a time. Looks like someone made repairs with braze.

 

[BOXoROCKS]

Depending where you want to go with your car,...repair them..or SELL em,and get good ones.

 

[jackag91]

Where did you get them dipped? I mean what kind of place do I look for in the yellow pages to find someone that will do that? And how much are we talking?

 

[tdskip]

Where did you get them dipped? I mean what kind of place do I look for in the yellow pages to find someone that will do that? And how much are we talking?

I got it done at Strip Clean in Santa Ana. I only paid $75 per fender, but that was cheaper than usual. It is normally $125+ each.

Here is a link to a HotRod article on other stripping options including a mention of Strip Clean. (https://www.hotrod.com/howto/hdrp_0606_paint_stripping_basics_tips/strip_or_dip.html)

 

[Scott_Hower]

Where did you get them dipped? I mean what kind of place do I look for in the yellow pages to find someone that will do that? And how much are we talking?

Looks to me like chemical stripping ala Redi Strip. They have a few franchises around the country. Look under "paint stripping".

 

[tdskip]

So check me on this guys;

I have never made a patch panel and tried doing it manually without too much luck.

I was thinking that I could take the replacement metal rough it into shape using a TR6 fiberglass fender packed with sand (so it doesn't collapse) as a template.

Is there a better way for a novice to do it?

 

[TR6oldtimer]

I suggest you get this video as a starting point to learning the techniques needed for this job. I found it very helpful.

Basic Techinques for Working with Steel DVD by Covell

https://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=11198&itemType=PRODUCT