I already tried using the search. Just wondering how I can shave the side moldings off my '94 GS-R without f*cking up the surrounding body?
Thanks
Tim

 

a body shop

 

if you don't know what you're doing, don't try it by yourself. make sure the shop uses metal, not bondo.

 

i pulled the moldings out...and body shop welded all the holes, smoothed everything out by or grinding???(not sure) then painted ofcourse,

 

Mach 3 Turbo. leaves it smooth.

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welding is key.. this is not a job to do at home.

 

damn... all that work. I figured they were just attached with adhesive or screws or something. figured i could just fill the holes with some type of fiberglass material. how much do you think this mod costs by a body shop at like $50-$65/hour?

 

how about this, cut out some 1"x1" squares of sheet metal then from the inside of the panels, put them over the holes and use JB Weld to attach them. Then from the front just use some bondo to fill the 2mm space. That way the bondo is backed by something strong. Do you think this would work?

 

i would actually weld. if someone hits the molding and the jb breaks, you are fucked

 

yea, I would weld to, but i'm just talkin about if someone can't afford that, and wants to DIY then this would be better than just plain old bondo.

 

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all the body work and paint........500-700.....for a decent job.....

 

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all the body work and paint........500-700.....for a decent job.....</TD></TR></TABLE>

This is kind of strayin off, but when you shave the moldings, you have to paint the door and the rear quarter panel right? Do you know roughly how much it would cost to finish off the job and respary the entire car the same color? (no door jams, engine bay, etc)

 

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This is kind of strayin off, but when you shave the moldings, you have to paint the door and the rear quarter panel right? Do you know roughly how much it would cost to finish off the job and respary the entire car the same color? (no door jams, engine bay, etc)</TD></TR></TABLE>

to shave the moldings and re-spray the whole car i would say 1500-2000 depending on the shop

 

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to shave the moldings and re-spray the whole car i would say 1500-2000 depending on the shop</TD></TR></TABLE>

thats about right, i was quoted 500 for my moldings alone, and then i havent gone in for a full paintjob yet, we'll see.

 

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to shave the moldings and re-spray the whole car i would say 1500-2000 depending on the shop</TD></TR></TABLE>

more like 500-25,000 :0

 

25,000 huh......that better come with daily blow jobs

 

Holy **** - $500+, frickin crazy - seems like a lot for a mod that slightly changes appearances - i think i'll take the chance and try doing it w/ my father (don't be sick) - the only thing i'm afraid of is denting the body when pulling off the molding. - how is the molding actually removed?

 

Take off the door panels and unclip the molding. Its also held on by double tape so use googone to soften the tape.

 

Does somebody have pics of this done on an Integra.

Matt

 

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ive seen $50,000 paint jobs,

 

i do body shop did it though

 

honestly, if you are unsure of how to remove the body side moldings, then do you really think you should be welding things onto your cars exterior?

 

"mraudio13" - look at the original pic on this post to see shaved moldings on a 'teg.
and no, I don't even know how to weld, but I've seen my dad use sheet metal and some horse hair fiberglass **** to turn a completely rotted out fender into one that looks brand new, so I'm sure I could do this modification with him.

 

make sure you give us before and after pics.......this should be funny

 

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Matt</TD></TR></TABLE>

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