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2011/03/19 13:45:21 (permalink)
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Xr8 bugle on my escort Help??????

hi guys I have put a xr8 bugle on my escort, but I have a problem with it.

ok i rivited the fibre glass mould to the bonnet then fibre glassed around the edge and then bogged over it to smooth it all out...... but after a few days there are little air bubbles coming up. how can i fix them. i have tried cutting them out and re booging but it doesnt do anything. i have been thinking i will have to sand the poo poo out of everything and start again.

ideas???
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    Mickas
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    RE: Xr8 bugle on my escort Help?????? 2011/03/20 14:52:30 (permalink)
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    Put a standard bonnet back on noddy...
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    RE: Xr8 bugle on my escort Help?????? 2011/03/20 15:21:48 (permalink)
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    i want to keep the buldge on it. have u seen any Escorts with it? its different and will look awesome, just need some help figuring out the body work. im building this escort the way no one has before.
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    RE: Xr8 bugle on my escort Help?????? 2011/03/20 17:56:21 (permalink)
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    Watch out for the lightening strike from Henry !!
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    RE: Xr8 bugle on my escort Help?????? 2011/03/20 19:54:14 (permalink)
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    ????
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    RE: Xr8 bugle on my escort Help?????? 2011/03/20 21:27:34 (permalink)
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    Henry FORD !!
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    RE: Xr8 bugle on my escort Help?????? 2011/03/20 23:00:31 (permalink)
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    hahaha, Not all cars have to restored, everyone that has seen it, thinks is an awesome idea.
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    RE: Xr8 bugle on my escort Help?????? 2011/03/21 08:44:29 (permalink)
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    quote:
    Originally posted by camo91

    hahaha, Not all cars have to restored, everyone that has seen it, thinks is an awesome idea.



    Are they the type of people that would tell you your fly is down or that you have food on the side of your mouth ?? nnooo [88]

    I agree not all cars have to be restored... i am all for subtle changes, for improving a cars look NOT killing it....
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    RE: Xr8 bugle on my escort Help?????? 2011/03/21 10:01:17 (permalink)
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    why would you care, seriously! you never have to drive, sit in it or even look at it. if it was your car and people didn't something you didn't like, i can understand that you wouldn't be very happy. Im sorry that you think im "killing" MY escort, but everyone has the right to do want ever they want to any car they desire. thats the beauty of personal freedom.
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    RE: Xr8 bugle on my escort Help?????? 2011/03/21 17:21:37 (permalink)
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    but anyway getting back on track, any ideas how to fix the bubbles?
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    RE: Xr8 bugle on my escort Help?????? 2011/03/21 18:18:13 (permalink)
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    start all over again, make sure everything is clean, and then clean it again. wash it with wax and grease remover and start again?
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    RE: Xr8 bugle on my escort Help?????? 2011/03/21 18:45:07 (permalink)
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    Yeah i was affraid of that, i thought someone might have a trick to fix it.
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    RE: Xr8 bugle on my escort Help?????? 2011/03/21 21:25:19 (permalink)
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    Inclusion of air bubbles in body filler usually means the filler has been poorly mixed, and/or poorly applied to the car. Ie air has become trapped in the filler when mixing the filler and the hardener. A few days or weeks later the trapped air can shrink or expand depending on hot cold etc.

    Best to use a wide flat scraper on a large flat clean piece of sheet metal and use wide flat motions to mix taking care not to trap air in the mix. Mix until the filler is of uniform colour. Obviously also be careful when applying to the car. When you get the knack of his process it takes only a few seconds to completely and reliably achieve 100% mix.


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    RE: Xr8 bugle on my escort Help?????? 2011/03/25 09:59:45 (permalink)
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    thanks for all your help, i will have a few goes to til again to fix it. otherwise i will sell the bonnet and buy another one and weld a steel bulge on. Or possible take it to a panel shop. what ever happens the bugle will be on my escort.
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