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StienbargerR · Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 1362 Location: Richmond, IN

hey everyone,

What is the best way to fill in the reflector holes? I want to get rid of both the front and rear round reflectors. Should I use bondo, or Fiberglass? I am having my car painted soon, would it just be better to have a shop do it for me?

Ryan
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Vince Ponz · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 3581 Location: Florida

Weld the first and fill with either glass or bondo. Trust me on this one.

I did both on my two cars.
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StienbargerR · Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 1362 Location: Richmond, IN

thanks
Ryan
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Joes924Racer · Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 7:49 pm Post subject:

I didnt weld i just filled & its held up for a couple years now.
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924SSilver · Joined: 05 Jul 2006 Posts: 86 Location: Stowe, Vermont

I say keep 'em!

But if you arent going to weld, dont just use plastic filler
You might be able to get away with sanding the area clean of paint and use long strand fiberglass filler, making sure you extrude some of the slop thru the holes. You might even want to perf a few more holes to give it more to grab. It holds pretty well, but it's no fun to use. It's like brillo pads filled with axle grease!

However,if you can, weld it.

I still say keep em....

TheFuzz89 · Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 3:23 am Post subject:

I'm actually eliminating mine as we speak. I just used bondo, but put tape over the back of the holes to keep the body filler where it needs to be. Should be all it needs really.
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924SSilver · Joined: 05 Jul 2006 Posts: 86 Location: Stowe, Vermont

Watch for bumps! Youll be seeing your bondo plugs in the rear view mirror!

Pca944 · Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Posts: 180 Location: SoCal

Photos!

I've never been a fan of the reflecters, they look like they belong on a bike. Still, considering how small 924s are I'm not sure how safe it would be driving around at night.
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TheFuzz89 · Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 1:43 am Post subject:

Just got my car back from paint and thought I'd post a picture of where my side markers used to be.

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gohim · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 4459 Location: Rialto, CA

Bondo (plastic body filler) is porous and absorbs water like a sponge. If you live where cars rust, if you use/used bondo to fill in the marker holes or repair a dent using the old drill and fill method, what you are doing is making the perfect home for rust to hide, and take hold in your fenders.

Welding the holes closed and undercoat is the only long term way to close off the marker holes or repair damage.

seanski44 · Joined: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 532 Location: Nottingham UK

StienbargerR · Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 1362 Location: Richmond, IN

So you all confuse me

Some of you say DO IT! and others say that bondo is gonna fall out if I hit a bump....or it will rust...

So what if I use fibre glass? I want to get rid of those dumb things, but I want to avoid rust. I think that they look really nice gone.

Whats the verdict?

Ryan
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Smoothie · Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 3:05 am Post subject:

I say body filler should be fine if done right - regular or fiberglass-reinforced body filler.. It should be applied directly to rough sanded clean bare metal or over epoxy primer within the time limits specified by the manufacturer. Apply when humidity is low and keep it dry until primered and top-coated - and paint over all exposed filler including the back of the panel so it can't absorb moisture.
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tux · Joined: 02 Jul 2006 Posts: 133 Location: Nottingham UK

I think its one of those personal taste/budget things Ryan.
Sure if you have the equipment/expertise/budget then welding in sheet metal is the way to go. It will last longer in the long run and will be stronger.
If you cannot afford the welding then go with fibreglass/bondo. Some will consider it to be a bodge and it probably won't last as long overall, but if its done properly and you don't do "contact sports" with your car then it shouldn't be a problem.
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StienbargerR · Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 1362 Location: Richmond, IN

Ok,

thansk guys. I think I will go ahead and fill them in before I paint.

Would it be best to do it in an airconditioned garage, and leave it there till it is cured?

Ryan
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