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paintwork?
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 10:59 pm
by debse30
i have noticed my e30 is getting a small crack in the bodywork..
is there anything i can use to stop it from getting bigger or even how can i cover the crack thats there?
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 11:03 pm
by Paul325i
Ideally you need to find the cause of the cracking. Has the body work been filled or has fibre glass been used on that section in the past? Badly done filler often allows rust underneath which causes cracking, can happen in old paint to.
If you don't have the time/money to investigate the cause of the cracking then i'd use a colour based polish on the cracked area regularly, stopping water ingress is the most important factor in saving bodywork. The coloured element will fill and mask the crack slightly.
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 11:09 pm
by debse30
thanks paul..will take a closer look in the morning.
wish i was clever like you...smarty pants
x
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 11:18 pm
by Paul325i
No problem, hopefully somebody else will offer their opinon to
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2005 6:40 pm
by john-rambo
COLOURED POLISH IS CRAP DONT USE IT ITS ALL A BIG CON ..................................rant over
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 2:38 pm
by pacerpete
Debse30 , Scott still has a bit of P40 left over from his 'restoration ', ask him nicely and i'm sure he will try his best to sort your crack out !