shaving

[mflbrody]

I want to shave my trunk, all emblems and trunk key hole. I'm not sure how I would go about getting everything off. I tried searching but didn't really find any threads that said how to do it, lots of them that talk about shaving the trunk but no real how-to.


I had another question too but I can't remember what it was. I'll post later if I remember.

[David]

I think it's assumed that if you can't remove your own emblems and trunk lock then you probably shouldn't be shaving your own trunk either.

Just take a good look at the lock and you'll figure it out. And you may want to think about doing what I did... as far as the lock goes:

[Renboy]

Properly shaving is a pain in the ass. First remove everything you want to shave (obviously), then weld everything up. Then grind the welds down so they're even with the body, and paint.

[mflbrody]

yeah... I know that, but it's deff. worth it for the finished product.. at least I think so anyway..

[Lambera]

So the spoiler and emblem holes you will have to weld those they are just to small. They dont hold filler that well and no way to get glass behind them.

As for the keyhole you can get glass behind it, although its a bit of a pain in the ass. Then fill with Duraglass. This is a filler/fiber glass mix and is very strong. Then use filler, and then use some iceing. Then seal.

I did the trunk myself in this manner and has held up great for four years.

P.S the lock is really easy to take out.

[dabckid]

Just saw this thread.

Do it right and use a welder.

For small holes get a piece of brass flat bar 1/2" x 1/4" and put it in behind the hole. when the hole is filled, remove brass and do your next one.

For larger holes (lock, antenna, doorhandles) put masking tape over top of the holes. Trace out hole. Remove tape. Place tape on new material(same gage as car sheet metal) Cut filler plate out. Hold your piece of brass across the back of where you are welding (helps dissipate heat and stops blow through)

Spot weld only!!!! And don't get the area to hot.

When hole is all welded up, grind down with a feathering disk.

Skim with a little filler(shouldn't need much)
Sand
and Paint

Looks good and lasts forever

Not saying the other way is totaly wrong, it's just not right LOL

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[I4MX6]

Originally Posted by dabckid

Just saw this thread.

Do it right and use a welder.

For small holes get a piece of brass flat bar 1/2" x 1/4" and put it in behind the hole. when the hole is filled, remove brass and do your next one.

For larger holes (lock, antenna, doorhandles) put masking tape over top of the holes. Trace out hole. Remove tape. Place tape on new material(same gage as car sheet metal) Cut filler plate out. Hold your piece of brass across the back of where you are welding (helps dissipate heat and stops blow through)

Spot weld only!!!! And don't get the area to hot.

When hole is all welded up, grind down with a feathering disk.

Skim with a little filler(shouldn't need much)
Sand
and Paint

Looks good and lasts forever

Not saying the other way is totaly wrong, it's just not right LOL

L88888888

B

Well said!

Here's mine...welded of course.





Finished product:

(Sorry it's of the whole car...this is like the only ass end shot I have lol)

[mflbrody]

yeah thanks guys.. I've had pretty much everything off now (even though I had to put it all back on for now cause it'll be a little while till I paint) and I think it will like real nice when I get done with it.


I've got another question though..

Is it necessary to have all that extra metal on the trunk lid? I was thinking that if you cut it off it would probably save an aweful lot of weight back there..

[David]

"All that extra metal" is what keeps your trunk and hood from bowing and flexing. You remove that not only does it deplete your crumple zones but chances are they may not retain their shape so well.

Leave them alone.

[mflbrody]

alright.. Just thought I'd check.. I figured that it served a purpose and now that you say that it makes sense. Thanks.

[Mazda SpeedFeen]

why brass? sheet metal is just as fine.

thats what i used and it looked perfect. Patch, weld, fill, sand, putty, sand, primer, base, clear

for the smaller holes i just welded it, with no use of a brass doins.

id find the pic but im too lazy.'

feen

[dabckid]

Originally Posted by Mazda SpeedFeen

why brass? sheet metal is just as fine.

thats what i used and it looked perfect. Patch, weld, fill, sand, putty, sand, primer, base, clear

for the smaller holes i just welded it, with no use of a brass doins.

id find the pic but im too lazy.'

feen

The brass is only there so you can fill in the small holes without blowing bigger holes, it just absorbe heat and gives you backing while you weld. It doesn't stay there.
Try welding up the small holes without brass and then with a brass backer. You'll see.

Try mig or stick welding brass some time....not so good.

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B.

[Mazda SpeedFeen]

i have and if you know how to weld, you dont need the brass....its technique. Welding jsut doesnt come in one night it takes a while to get used to it, and get good at it.

if you blow bigger holes you have too much heat and the wire speed isnt fast enough.

Btw
Ive welded MIG, TIG, Aluminum, Brass (harder), and torch welding. Mig is the best!

feen

[Renboy]

Not all of us are welders, brass or copper backing makes things a lot easier.

[Mazda SpeedFeen]

no no...i didnt mean it like that....he said "you" try it and see so i responded

no disrespecting the ppl that dont have as much experiance, just stating that you dont "have" to use brass....that is all.

kthnxbai.

feen