bad bad deep scratches...what to do
TReK
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Kirkland,WA
That door panel is metal and prone to rusting so you will need to cover up those scratches with a couple cans of primer, sanding and paint or go see a body shop.
Spike, if you have a magnet, go test one of your doors, I recently carried a 97 front door that was gutted and it sure weighed out like it was also metal like the D2's are.
Let me know if you can check.
Thanks
Spike, if you have a magnet, go test one of your doors, I recently carried a 97 front door that was gutted and it sure weighed out like it was also metal like the D2's are.
Let me know if you can check.
Thanks
roof, doors are steel. hood, fenders etc are all aluminum.
so yeah the doors will rot away.
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Rock Crawling
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: New Bern NC
Yeah, an all aluminum door would be much lighter, and fatigue over time too! Well has anyone ever tried the color matched aerosol paint? I was thinking of repainting that section myself. You know, prime then paint, then clearcote. Any one ever seen good results. I know alot of people out there have done crappy jobs, but I have hope here!
On a DI EVERY body skin is aluminum EXCEPT the roof.
On a DII The doors and roof are steel, the rest of the skins are aluminum.
Recovery Vehicle
Joined: May 2009
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From: Punta Gorda, FL
Yes, i watched your video. You tried to stick a magnet to the OUTSIDE panels. I thnk people were getting confused thinking we're saying the WHOLE door was aluminum. But you're right-key word-SKINS
That was not aimed at you, but you stated it the best in your replay so I quoted you.
Winching
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Richmond, VA
Easy fix. Sand --> fill --> prime --> paint.
Get the paint you have color matched at a good paint shop. Maaco will do the door for less than 250 bucks I'll bet.
Dave
Get the paint you have color matched at a good paint shop. Maaco will do the door for less than 250 bucks I'll bet.
Dave