ebinmaine 67,571 #26 Posted March 8, 2022 45 minutes ago, giddyap said: fillers, your suggestion @c-series don @Achto Thoughts? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,597 #27 Posted March 8, 2022 8 hours ago, giddyap said: 1 hour ago, giddyap said: IDNK fillers, your suggestion? I use 3 different fillers. A fiberglass reinforced filler for first coat over any welds. https://www.amazon.com/Bondo-Marson-Mar-Glass-Gallon-Hardener/dp/B000FN4G2K A regular filler for a any other dents or imperfections. https://www.amazon.com/Bondo-261-Lightweight-Filler-Pint/dp/B0007ZG9TO A final coat of icing, A super fine filler to get rid of any pin holes or minor imperfections left in the previous fillers. https://www.amazon.com/USC-26006-Icing-tube-Finishing/dp/B00GQ1X1MQ Final sanding of the fillers is done with 180 grit before priming. Then I use an automotive urethane primer to take care of any minute imperfections. Urethane primer will not shrink under the paint like a lacquer primer will, so any filling that it does is permanent. The urethane primer is then wet sanded with 400 or 600 grit before paint is applied. I see that @giddyap hood has some spot putty on it, Spot putty is good for minor imperfections that are found after primer is applied, but it is a lacquer based filler and there is a chance that it will shrink under the paint. If it shrinks then you will be able to see the imperfections on close inspection. Nothing wrong with spot putty, but you do run the risk that I mentioned. The above are my methods. They may not be for everyone, but it's what works for me. Your hood has turned out great so far Giddyap. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
giddyap 1,569 #28 Posted March 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Achto said: The above are my methods. 2 hours ago, Achto said: hood has some spot putty on it, This hood deserves a better finish than what I have to accept from the spot putty. When I saw that "Icing" I immediately knew I wanted to give it a try. I'll order it, address the imperfections and look forward to a better finish. Thanks for the incentive Dan. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,597 #29 Posted March 8, 2022 47 minutes ago, giddyap said: When I saw that "Icing" I immediately knew I wanted to give it a try. Please note it is really not made to be put over primer or paint. But if you do wish to use it that way make sure that you have at least a 180 grit scratch in the primer or paint so that it will adhere. Also ordering from Amazon it does not say if the hardener is included or not. Uses the same cream hardener as any other body filler. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,571 #30 Posted March 9, 2022 13 hours ago, Achto said: fiberglass reinforced filler for first coat over any welds. Why the fiberglass over the welds? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,597 #31 Posted March 9, 2022 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: Why the fiberglass over the welds? It is more water proof than regular filler. If there are any pin holes in the weld they will be sealed up. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,571 #32 Posted March 9, 2022 10 minutes ago, Achto said: It is more water proof than regular filler. If there are any pin holes in the weld they will be sealed up. Some sort of "fine cut" fibers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,597 #33 Posted March 9, 2022 Just now, ebinmaine said: Some sort of "fine cut" fibers? Yep. It was designed to fill holes in body panels. They also make a log strand for larger holes. Never a good idea to try to cover large holes though, they will only return some day in the near future. Filler over good metal will last a long time. Filler over rust holes will be soon falling out. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
giddyap 1,569 #34 Posted March 9, 2022 I'm a ship without a rudder, my whim could decide my final decision. Just because I didn't like the height of the steering wheel, I have to drop the tower or something else to please my eye. So, why not explore my options? What's the harm? Said me, that is now dazed and confused. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,596 #35 Posted March 9, 2022 Love the Black Hoods!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
giddyap 1,569 #36 Posted March 9, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Love the Black Hoods!!! Yeah me too. I cut 6" off the front end and it looks good next to my C-165. Oh yeah custom tail lights and air foil! Edited March 9, 2022 by giddyap additional info 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #37 Posted March 9, 2022 That does look pretty awesome Jon! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 851 #38 Posted March 10, 2022 They both look really cool, I say you need to build both of them !! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
giddyap 1,569 #39 Posted March 11, 2022 Still undecided so I must continue building each one, one at a time. Today I got a good start building the seat pan and clamping down the instrument panel box on the black hood. The steering wheel position looks good but on the round hood, ugh. So that might be the big issue from me liking the round hood build and finding a solution. Photo did not load, see next post 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,082 #42 Posted March 11, 2022 I like both versions! Build one of each! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,571 #44 Posted March 11, 2022 2 hours ago, kpinnc said: I like both versions! Build one of each! 30 minutes ago, sjoemie himself said: ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ What they said. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
giddyap 1,569 #45 Posted March 11, 2022 But Doc, tractors are my life 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,571 #46 Posted March 11, 2022 6 minutes ago, giddyap said: But Doc, tractors are my life A normal day in many of our lives..... 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,082 #47 Posted March 12, 2022 11 hours ago, ebinmaine said: A normal day in many of our lives..... ...and if not a shrink, definitely the wife says that! 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,571 #48 Posted March 12, 2022 6 hours ago, kpinnc said: ...and if not a shrink, definitely the wife says that! Yeah...well ... Mine might be just as twisted as me.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,082 #49 Posted March 12, 2022 7 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Yeah...well ... Mine might be just as twisted as me.... Our wives have to be a little crazy. They stay with US! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
giddyap 1,569 #50 Posted March 13, 2022 Choosing between two tractors was hard, but not as hard as choosing best photo. So I leave the choice of eye candy up to you. Still much work ahead but I can no longer ignore finding a replacement gas tank. I can now pin the quick release steering wheel and later try JB weld to make it tight and secure. I gotta get this done with carpal tunnel surgery in the near future. So without further ado I present my yet to be finished #5 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
