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Cowtown
Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 03:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Can some describe the process and tools used for chopping the tail section on a XBS. If I understand correctly since it’s a cast it may need some filler. Since I’m thinking of powder coating the tail section and side rails, what filler should be used?
Thanks
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Trac95ker
Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 06:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It's pretty easy if you have the right tools. I used a grinder with a cut off wheel, Hand file, and some sand paper.
Use the grinder to cut off the fender. Don't make the cut too close to the tail light. Once you remove the fender, then you can see better. Use the grinder to remove most of the aluminum around the housing and then as you get closer use a hand file and then sand paper.

Filler is not needed.
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Gentleman_jon
Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 08:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Here is one way of doing it.
I used a cut off saw to cut off the cheese grater, then a hand grinder to shape it. Didn't need any filler. Finished with sandpaper.
I painted with Krylon rattle can, primer and three coats of color. I baked the part at 200º for a couple of hours between coats: this speeds drying and makes the paint a lot harder.
Odie has one that is even nicer.vv
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Black_sunshine
Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 09:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Odie is chopping one for me as we speak. Click on his banner for further details. He'll chop one for you and then you send him yours.
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