This is a thread that has just been started on the DAF club America forum. I just thought it could turn into a rather useful thread here. The Bear the original poster of the following is a serial car restorer and has restored cars that most would run away from.
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We all know what causes it so no need to go into a long Scientific disortation of Chemistry.
I'm hoping there will some postings here on how different problems were fixed and the different techniques people have used.
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I have run into an abnormal situation with my latest restoration project....the 1969 DAF Kalmar ("Postal Pete"). Pete is not Metal, but Fiberglass.
This requires a whole different set of rules when doing Bodywork.
Here is an example.......The Front Left Fender.
As you can see it took a pretty good hit and there are chunks missing, cracks everywhere and more extra holes than are needed.
After sanding everything a few PVC re-enforcing strips were cut and glued in place behind all the cracks. The PVC was then shaped before the first layers of Fiberglass matting was applied inside and out.
A total of three (3) layers were applied to each side before the desired thickness was acheived.
After curing for 24 hours all the patches were sanded with 36 grit paper, then 80 grit. A primer/sealer was then sprayed on.
The next step was to apply filler to smooth out any problems.
A final coat of Sealer/Primer was sprayed on again.
Next it is just awaiting finish paint...
Now, let's see some of your Bodywork techniques & repairs !
John
Link to build thread. Work starts from page 5.
Link
The said:
Most of have issues with Mr. Rust (or "The Tin Worm" as he is called in the UK 
).We all know what causes it so no need to go into a long Scientific disortation of Chemistry.
I'm hoping there will some postings here on how different problems were fixed and the different techniques people have used.
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I have run into an abnormal situation with my latest restoration project....the 1969 DAF Kalmar ("Postal Pete"). Pete is not Metal, but Fiberglass.
This requires a whole different set of rules when doing Bodywork.
Here is an example.......The Front Left Fender.
As you can see it took a pretty good hit and there are chunks missing, cracks everywhere and more extra holes than are needed.
After sanding everything a few PVC re-enforcing strips were cut and glued in place behind all the cracks. The PVC was then shaped before the first layers of Fiberglass matting was applied inside and out.
A total of three (3) layers were applied to each side before the desired thickness was acheived.
After curing for 24 hours all the patches were sanded with 36 grit paper, then 80 grit. A primer/sealer was then sprayed on.
The next step was to apply filler to smooth out any problems.
A final coat of Sealer/Primer was sprayed on again.
Next it is just awaiting finish paint...
Now, let's see some of your Bodywork techniques & repairs !
John
Link to build thread. Work starts from page 5.
Link
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