Tony Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 whipy whiperson....any tips on shaving door handles, tailgate handles, antenna hole....etc?main thing i wonder about is the best kind of filler that wont shrink as easy as bondo body filler, lol. also the best types of welds to not warp the fuck outta the panels. if its not something you're familiar with i totally understand, lol. not many body guys fuck with this type of work. anyone else with any tips i appreciate as i'm planning on tackling some shaving myself thanks fellas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Daddy Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Weld in the panel, grind it flush (the welds) then use a thin coat, shouldnt need much but maybe a little "icing" finishing plastic. The higher end will be better, most of the plastic you use, as long as its mixed correctly will shrink and move fine, most issues you see is the paint/primer not flexing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 short hair fiberglass filler should work pretty well too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Form sheetmetal for door handles keep gap tight. Spot weld little at a time so as to not warp skin. Duraglass for filler and icing to finish. Id be leary with your paint and a blend job on the doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttocs Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I had every intention of shaving my handles right up till I had my wreck not long ago. Now I am afraid it would cause some kind of problem if there was an accident and I was not awake. Sure you can always break a window but idunno it seems like in the moment when the fit hits the shan that I don't want anyone wasting any time thinking "Where the FFF are the door handles WE GOTTA GET HIM OUT OF THERE!" I will be shaving the antenna though with my new welder. I will post some pics of it when it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiK98GT Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Weld in the panel, grind it flush (the welds) then use a thin coat, shouldnt need much but maybe a little "icing" finishing plastic. The higher end will be better, most of the plastic you use, as long as its mixed correctly will shrink and move fine, most issues you see is the paint/primer not flexing.This is the way I would do it. But remember if you shave your door handles the car is no longer going to be allowed on the track.Sent from my Modded and overclocked Galaxy S2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiplash473 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 whipy whiperson....any tips on shaving door handles, tailgate handles, antenna hole....etc?main thing i wonder about is the best kind of filler that wont shrink as easy as bondo body filler, lol. also the best types of welds to not warp the fuck outta the panels. if its not something you're familiar with i totally understand, lol. not many body guys fuck with this type of work. anyone else with any tips i appreciate as i'm planning on tackling some shaving myself thanks fellasConsidering I shaved my antenna and all the badges I suppose I could give you some tips. Welding - TIG welding is anyone's best bet for auto sheet metal. It can weld with the least heat and you can get away with some pretty serious fuck ups without doing somewhat extensive damage to the panel (mainly warping). I MIG'd my antenna, badges, engine bay, battery box, everything. Not because its better but because I don't have a TIG (yet) and also because I can MIG weld well enough to not cause myself problems. If you don't have the resources just take it to a decent welding shop and have them TIG up the holes. Body Filler - I use Evercoat Fiberglass Filler and Evercoat Body Filler (forgot the technical name on the can right now. I can get you pics later, I'm on lunch right now). Both of them are really good at not shrinking back and they're reasonably priced. Any paint shop will have it. EDIT: I'd also suggest getting some Evercoat Filler Thinner (honey) for a topcoat. Sent from bored/stroked iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 This is the way I would do it. But remember if you shave your door handles the car is no longer going to be allowed on the track.Sent from my Modded and overclocked Galaxy S2Not true you have to have a cable release and a sign showing where the cable is.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiK98GT Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Not true you have to have a cable release and a sign showing where the cable is.Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkGood to know lol. I was told it wasnt track legalSent from my Modded and overclocked Galaxy S2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiplash473 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Yeah I've heard mixed things about shaved handles at different tracks. Tony is doing this to his minitruck though, so no track time anyways. Sent from bored/stroked iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 lol, mustangers kill me. no fellas not shaving handles on mustang. my old s10. yea whip if you can get me a little more info on that filler you're talking about i'd owe ya my dude. thanks guys for the tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiplash473 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Oh fo sho. I forgot all my stuff is still at my uncle's place so I'll probably get you pics of the gallons tomorrow.EDIT: Just reread the OP and just want to let you know; if it's something I don't know about or am not comfortable with, I wouldn't tell you. I don't have that kind of ego. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I would shave handles of Mustang. What is wrong with that? Hell, I am even considering removing side scoops. Look badass but they are just sitting there not doing anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Oh fo sho. I forgot all my stuff is still at my uncle's place so I'll probably get you pics of the gallons tomorrow.EDIT: Just reread the OP and just want to let you know; if it's something I don't know about or am not comfortable with, I wouldn't tell you. I don't have that kind of ego.cool dude appreciate that. and i know you dont have ego issues. just not sure if its something you've ever fucked with das allI would shave handles of Mustang. What is wrong with that? Hell, I am even considering removing side scoops. Look badass but they are just sitting there not doing anything.yea man i would'nt have an issue shaving my handles on the mustang at all. i see nothing wrong with it. never thought about it though on this car i guess cause it was always a minitrucin thing for me to shave shit lol. i think it would look nasty though for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiplash473 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 cool dude appreciate that. and i know you dont have ego issues. just not sure if its something you've ever fucked with das allKeep track of my build thread, I've built a garage-born showcar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 you keep track of my re-diming my dime and i'll keep track of your garage born resto.....sukka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiplash473 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Sounds sexual, I'm game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 :nod: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttocs Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 As I said earlier I was going to do it up till my wreck. Tony always has the top down anyways so that would be less of an issue for him I mean he has to or I am sure there is a black bubble over his head like dan gurney in the GT40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 ^lmao...i can drive with my top up dammit > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiplash473 Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 [MENTION=106]tony[/MENTION] Sent from bored/stroked iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttocs Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 ^lmao...i can drive with my top up dammit > we would need pics of that to believe it. Shit if it were not for the pic of your car at the carshow I would not even think it had a top on it. But then if I had a vert it would be down a lot more then up too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiplash473 Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Here's the honey I was talking about, [MENTION=106]tony[/MENTION]. Sent from bored/stroked iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 aw cool. i will copy and save those images, lol. def gonna be on the hunt for that stuff. can i get it at a sherwin williams auto body supply ya think whip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttocs Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 I am curious if anyone has looked at the door handle mechanism on the outside of the car to answer my questions. Rather then shaving the handle I was thinking about if it would be possible to replace the outside piece that you pull up on with a piece that would not stick out as much and would just follow the contour of the door for a smoother look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiplash473 Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Good idea, I think that would look pretty good. I don't see why it would be a problem since the mechanism isn't effected by the outside of the handle. I would think as long as the part of the handle that is attached to the door is the same then there shouldn't be a problem. I don't know this for sure, just thinking about it. Sent from bored/stroked iPhone 4S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 that would be allot of work for very little results imo. just shave them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttocs Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Like I said I was all for shaving them and I was going to use the hidden switches to open them too. This shit is baller.... But after my wreck and having to crawl out the window this is a case where the form will follow the function. I was looking at pics of the handle mechanism last night and not sure I can do it but will look into it further. It will be a minor change but I think it would look good myself. Its the little things that matter.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 allot of guys never run electric poppers for their shaved handles. just a door release cable with small handle. i had one in my inner fender well. easy to install. just another idea fo ya http://www.ebay.com/itm/Emergency-Manual-Release-Kit-For-Shaved-Doors-Door-Poppers-/110799737974 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
