I Hate Bodywork!

[North Coast Cab]

Sorry, I had to rant.
I've been working on my 89911 version rear bumper. The internal brackets have been welded and all holes filled, thanks to A Quiet Boom. A little filler and sanding and I thought things were looking good. Then I laid some primer down and saw all the imperfections. So, more sanding, filler, sanding, priming. Finally, she looked good. Tonight I laid some black lacquer down and guess what? More imperfections. I guess it's back to the drawing board.
I have tons of pictures from the build, but I was going to wait until the end to post the procedure. The advantage of this set-up is the safety factor of bumper shocks versus the fiberglass piece. In retrospect, I wouldn't do it again. By the time you buy a cheap bumper, aluminum plates for reverse mounting, tap and thread, weld, fill and paint you've spent a ton of time and money. Hopefully I can get the rest of the way through the project.

John

[CarreraCab]

Hi John, don't despair, you mention that you are using lacquer. That may be the problem if the lacquer you are using has a slower flash-point. (slower drying time) It is more than likely biting into your previous coats of primer, exposing sand marks. Try wet sanding the bumper out with at least 600, then lay a coat of sealer on the piece. Let it cure, then shoot the color. If you are mixing your own color (lacquer coat ) use a slightly faster-drying lacquer thinner. Doug

[Kelly Bell]

Speaking of bodywork - it is especially hard on 911s b/c of all the compund curves, you know?

[89911]

That's why I dropped my car off and picked it up in a week. Priceless!! It is amazing how you can't see any imperfections untill you put a coat of gloss paint on a surface. I'm interested on seeing how it turns out.

[Lukesportsman]

I'm installing a glass bumper as we speak along with getting flares lined up. You have my empathy, TOTALLY!