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Aydenxb9
Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 01:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I need some advice on repairing or at least hiding a dent I inflicted on the frame of my Lightning. It's not severe, just noticeable and ugly. Maybe just hide it with some Trojan frame sliders? Where can I get those? Maybe some filler such as All-Metal and re-spray the frame? Is it painted or is it powder coated? Any suggestions?
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Easyflier
Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 01:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You can patch it with bondo and prime/paint just like any other repair.
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M1combat
Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 01:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I would go with the CF frame sliders. Would those break it it takes another shot to the same place? They wouldn't have support right behind that spot...
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Charlieboy6649
Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 03:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

http://www.britnett.net/Trojan-Horse Products/listings/249.html

There ya go...
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Stoobr2
Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 05:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I used some stuff called chemical-metal to repair my frame,when it got dented,then ordered 2tins of XB silver from Buell (approx £11GBP a tin) and sprayed the whole side of the frame from the top headstock weld to the footpeg hanger,so it would blend in.
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Aydenxb9
Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 05:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks for the advice. I think I'm leaning toward filling and painting. There's some other touch up that needs to be done so it makes the most sense. I got one suggestion from a friend-leave the damage and use a paint marker to date it, and just collect more?!
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