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Body Kit Part 1 - How -To

Body Kit Install The Rage Gold Body Filler
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Body Kit Install The Rage Gold Body Filler
The Rage Gold body filler was sanded down with 36-grit sandpaper on the car. Be careful not to scratch any of the surrounding areas with the rough paper.
Body Kit Install Eighth Inch Aluminum Was Used
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Body Kit Install Eighth Inch Aluminum Was Used
Eighth-inch aluminum was used to create a new flap door on the gas tank. A Mobile Solutions speaker ring jig was used to create a perfect circle in the aluminum (order from www.mobilesolutions-usa.com).
Body Kit Install Three Quarter Inch Mdf Blocks
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Body Kit Install Three Quarter Inch Mdf Blocks
Three-quarter-inch MDF blocks were stacked and taped to the aluminum before being flush-routed to the desired shape. These MDF spacers keep your hand far away from the cutting blade.
Body Kit Install A Piece Of Abs Plastic Was Cut
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Body Kit Install A Piece Of Abs Plastic Was Cut
A piece of 1/4" ABS plastic was cut to space the gas door to the desired height.
Body Kit Install The Routed Aluminum Gas Door
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Body Kit Install The Routed Aluminum Gas Door
The routed aluminum gas door was taped with 3M tape in preparation for molding it into the car.
Body Kit Install A Sizeable Amount Of Duraglass
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Body Kit Install A Sizeable Amount Of Duraglass
A sizable amount of Duraglass is used to mold the gas door into the rear fender flare.
Body Kit Install Once Applied The Duraglass
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Body Kit Install Once Applied The Duraglass
Once applied, the Duraglass was allowed to completely dry overnight.
Body Kit Install The Duraglass Was Sanded Down With The
The Duraglass was sanded down... 
   
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Body Kit Install The Duraglass Was Sanded Down With The
The Duraglass was sanded down with the gas door in place on the car to ensure that it retained its shape during the sanding process.
Body Kit Install Rage Gold Body Filler Was Applied
Rage Gold body filler was... 
   
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Body Kit Install Rage Gold Body Filler Was Applied
Rage Gold body filler was applied over the entire area to smooth and fill the sanding scratches.
Body Kit Install The Rage Gold Was Sanded Down With 36 Grit
The Rage Gold was sanded down... 
   
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Body Kit Install The Rage Gold Was Sanded Down With 36 Grit
The Rage Gold was sanded down with 36-grit sandpaper. All of these steps were done on the car.
Body Kit Install The Gas Door Was Test  Fit
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Body Kit Install The Gas Door Was Test  Fit
The gas flap door was test-fit and a finger notch was ground into the fiberglass to allow access to open the gas door, just like the factory gas door.

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