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cayenneredv6 
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Posted: March 10, 2010 at 2:03 PM / IP Logged  
I bought a used pin on hood for my car. The hole in the front that the previous owner drilled is off center and I want to fill it. It's not way off but I can tell and it will drive me crazy. The hole is about the size of a finger. I need some tips on how best to fill it. I was thinking I could put a layer of fiberglass on the back side of the hole and then fill the hole with a mix of shredded fiberglass and resin. Not sure if that would do it. Any help is appreciated.
dman007 
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Posted: March 10, 2010 at 4:23 PM / IP Logged  
The method you mentioned, is what I would do. And then just top it off with some bondo, sand it down, then paint.
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bellsracer 
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What is the hood made of? Metal or FG? Depending on the materials, you may have other options that can produce much better results with less work.
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[QUOTE=bellsracer] What is the hood made of? Metal or FG? Depending on the materials, you may have other options that can produce much better results with less work.
Ganbatte Ne![/QUOTE
exactly !!! we need more info,if it is metal you could hsve a shop weld it up for you then very minimal putty work and paint.This is the proper way to do it!! Your way would work as well but more time materials and sanding!!!.If the hood is f/g or some other composite material you will need to repair properly for that material just et me know what it is .I do auto body and paint for a living.]
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nismo542 
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it it is metal i would weld in a patch and go over it with bondo.  if it is fiberglass then i would use fiberglass mat under the hood and fill in with bondo on the top of the hood.

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