Preparing for final undercoat, Removing rust – Part Four

At this stage I have replaced all the metal previously cut out when removing the rust. You can check Part Three for further details of how this was achieved.

First step is to use the bodyfiller or bog as I call it. I like to try and make this job as neat as possible, it makes for less work when you have to sand it back!

Follow manufacturers instructions for best results.

Leave for a minimum of 10 minutes and sand after more than 20 minutes.

Take your time sanding to ensure a neat job.

And here is the same window once all sanded down.

I have only gone down a little bit, because I will be cutting out for the oven opening. My plan is to provide a slide out oven base which I will provide details for a bit later.

I will fit the window back in place just to make sure it sits right. I will then apply an undercoat.

I have to apply putty on to take up any scratches and anything else that might be in there. Once sanded, this makes the area smooth, you then undercoat it. Then sand the undercoat again so that when you are ready for the top coats, it is nice and smooth for the finish coats.

You should remove the window now and apply the undercoat, see this post for more information on the products used

Well that’s about it for this stage.

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