ok so heres the thing i own a 94 del sol. and as it sits right now it has few different colors on it.. im wanting to buy all the right supplys to paint it my self as i have nothing for body work.. and no exp. but im wanting to learn everything todo with hondas myself.. and not have to pay someone to do it.. and i do have a few questions maybe someone can help me with.

First


This was all my fault for being young and stupid thinkin i knew how to drive.. damn road sign got in my way.. but the question is.. could i go out and buy the sutomotive glaze and sand that all down glaze it.. then sand again and primer?? if so what grit and what glaze? and if someone would be nice enough to explain the process or send me to a good detailed site..

Second


This is before



here is after i worked on it for about 4 hours..


and these few would be questianable.. replace or glaze and fix?


this one i know i need the rear bumber mount.. its bent beyond repair.. plus its a double panel.. so cant really repair.


and the last one.. i found out today that i cant hammer it back into shape.. nor use a 13 pound slide hammer.. no way to hook it on without rippin the sheet metal.. where would i get all new oem replacements?? other then the dealer

Sorry its so long but i have alot of questions as i want to open my own auto body shop someday





Modified by projekt-sol at 10:50 PM 9/21/2007

 

comeone people 27 views and nobody has something to say? even if its negative its still good to know

 

honestly I think its way to much for a beginner

 

way to much for a noob.get someone to do it,leave it like that or get a new car

 

ok for one.. its NOT to much for a beginner for one reason.. its all bolt on.. or tacked on.. with seam sealer.. and also ive done some auto body and acctully thanks for tellin me its to much for a noob.. thats all i wanted to get as a reply.. so now i have the motavation to prove u guys wrong THANKS!

 

no problem

 

There is more than just seam sealer and a few tacks on that rear body panel. The spot welds on that will be a pain for you to get off without destroying the surface on the quarter panels that you will need to weld the new panel onto unless you have the proper tools. Do you have a welder to put the new on on? People aren't trying to be mean when they say its too much for a beginner, they are just being honest. And if you really like your car and want it repaired correctly then you need to at least have help from a experienced body man. Good luck.

 

ok what i was planning on doing was cutting the whole rear panel out with either a cut off wheel or a plasma torch.. and yes i have a welder to tack the new one on..

 

dude were not trying to be mean man but if you've never done body work. you are not gonna be able to line everything up.maybe you can get it to look decent but quality wise I dont think you are capable of doing it the right way if you've never done anything like that

 

ok quick little history of me here... i work in a autobody shop for a year and a half.. replacein small pannels like this so i know how to go about doing it.. but if you guys would read i was asking you were i could get one for cheap.. rather then payin 354.98 for it.. i know exactly how to do it.. and make it look factory..

 

you're bad el oh el

 

you worked at a body shop for over a year and you have no experience?


O yea get someone to do it for you.

 

two things one you guys keep adding negitive comments only adding to the kind of replys i wanted thank you so very much for your kind words and second i was only ASKING where to get the part for cheaper then what honda wants.. i have no exp painting but if u read it dosent say any where no exp replacing metal panels.. and body work is bondo sanding primer and painting not cutting and welding a panel in. yes i know there is cutting and welding involved in body repair but that is neither here nor there all i was asking is for a cheaper place to get the part i need and i found it for 40$ so ill keep updating this with pics of progress to show u guys that the negtive remarks worked THANKS!!!