[Closed] Pics: Progress on Thunderbird Restoration: Repair of Left A Pillar

Great work, David. Try this on the chrome...

Using a slightly damp cotton cloth, rub the chrome pieces until they begin to shine again. I use a dampened cotton swab to get to the tough places. It works and you don't have to replate the shiny bits and pieces.

So KwikWeld can be tooled and ground like metal. A great tip.

Good job, David! I'm impressed.

Thanks, David. I'll try the JB Kwik.

It’s great stuff, Mark.

Easy to mix equal parts, is workable for about 5 minutes?long enough to apply yet sets quickly enough to have repair stable. After 4 hours it can be shaped and sanded. Result I suspect, is stronger than the original. Makes for satisfying results.

Thanks, John, it works! Very simple.

Excellent work David, I am looking forward to seeing your progress.

This is fun watching your progress.

Been using JB Weld, or equivlant, for decades on custom model creations. Extremely useful material. Learned this technique from the master model maker, the late Bill Harrison.

Now for a warm enough ventilated space to spray the primer!

I vote for Maui.

David, it sure is apparent that many of us are enjoying your series. The epoxy discussion was invaluable. I was unhappy with my latest 3M epoxy purchase recommended to me by a Home Depot clerk. JB Weld for me all the way, now!