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Cut fenders not sealed

Discussion in 'Long Travel Suspension' started by mxxdude, Jan 19, 2013.

  1. Jan 19, 2013 at 10:40 AM
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    I bought my truck with the High clearence bumper on it. The shop did a good Job cutting then straight but they didn't seal of the cut so the paint is starting to chip a little . Should I take off the bumper? Or can I just use a little touch up paint without taking it off? Thanks
     
  2. Jan 19, 2013 at 10:43 AM
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  3. Jan 21, 2013 at 6:22 PM
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    i live in az so no rust

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    That looks to be bubbled from the heat of whatever they used to cut it and not rust. I have cut into quite a few Toyota panels and with my experience that's heat bubbles.

    IMO that shop sucks and I would never go back. Anyone leaving a raw edge like that is a assclown :D

    Now you need to sand down both sides until no rust is present (tape off t5rhe good paint first to protect it). Then hit it up with a self etching primer and touch up paint. I would then throw some caulk filled molding over it.

    Good luck man.
     
  5. Jan 23, 2013 at 2:24 PM
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    Gracias senor thats the plan
     

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