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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 07:38 PM
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My corvette FRC will be in on Fri. I want to fill in the corvette lettering and sand it down. What Kind of plastic filler should I use. I want to get all the supplies before they get here so I can get started right away. Thx in advance.
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 09:16 PM
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I have recently used a product that has been designed for repairing the old rubber bumpers. So far, it's worked extremely well.

However, ...

I'm on the road today & don't have access to the product name, ...

I'll post an update on Thursday evening.
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 03:54 AM
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I use a plastic weld machine. You can pick this up at any paint supply shop $149
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 11:41 AM
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I used Bondo "Quick Fix" it comes in a squirt type can.

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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 08:45 PM
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NAPA product, "Flex Bumper Repair Kit", #BK.765-1540, Will cost about $25-30 depending on your retailer, ...

As I said before, excellent results, ...
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 05:52 PM
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evercoat is the best! Or u can use wurth's plastic filler, both are very good
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