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bugsyc
06-10-2012, 06:15 PM
After removing trunk badge with fishing line,what's the best way to fill the 2 small holes I'm left with???Is it necessary to paint the whole trunk lid???anyone have a guesstamite of cost???Looking for shaved look....bugsy...:help:
IwantmyMMnow!
06-10-2012, 07:00 PM
Put the badge back on? :D

I got nothin'....
SC Cheesehead
06-10-2012, 07:01 PM
After removing trunk badge with fishing line,what's the best way to fill the 2 small holes I'm left with???Is it necessary to paint the whole trunk lid???anyone have a guesstamite of cost???Looking for shaved look....bugsy...:help:

PM Maruaderman, I think he had his shaved.

Cost will depend on what's used for filler (bondo or lead), and painting will depend on how closely the shop can match.

I'm gonna guess $150 - $250 for everything.
Comin' in Hot
06-10-2012, 07:12 PM
After removing trunk badge with fishing line,what's the best way to fill the 2 small holes I'm left with???Is it necessary to paint the whole trunk lid???anyone have a guesstamite of cost???Looking for shaved look....bugsy...:help:

Don't use fishing line. Use a heat gun and a 4" wide plastic spackle knife. To fill the holes, it's best to weld and bodywork them. I wouldn't just try to fill them with bondo.
fastblackmerc
06-10-2012, 07:14 PM
PM Maruaderman, I think he had his shaved.

Cost will depend on what's used for filler (bondo or lead), and painting will depend on how closely the shop can match.

I'm gonna guess $150 - $250 for everything.


Don't use fishing line. Use a heat gun and a 4" wide plastic spackle knife. To fill the holes, it's best to weld and bodywork them. I wouldn't just try to fill them with bondo.

I doubt you'll find anyone that does lead...... it's a dead art

The price will depend on the body shop you take it to.
SC Cheesehead
06-11-2012, 05:35 AM
I doubt you'll find anyone that does lead...... it's a dead art

The price will depend on the body shop you take it to.

True, that.

I used to do a little of it way back when, but you're right, it's an art.
2,4shofast
06-11-2012, 06:42 AM
I removed mine a few months before I got it all filled and painted. I performed a very quick and easy temp fix, I cut two small circles out of electrical tape and placed them over the hold. I had about 1/8" around the hole. No one ever even noticed, you would have to know it was there and it was waterproof. I wouldnt suggest leaving it like that but like I said it will get you by if you have already removed it.:beer: