PY Online Forums - Bringing the Pontiac Hobby Together - The Body Shop TECH https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/ en Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:07:31 GMT vBulletin 60 https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/images/SultanThemeVB3R/misc/rss.jpg PY Online Forums - Bringing the Pontiac Hobby Together - The Body Shop TECH https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/ Lead Vs Putty https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=886314&goto=newpost Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:19:56 GMT I have always used 80/20 Lead on seams for QP to roof and QP to filler panel on verts and other cars that have lead from the factory. Never had an issue with this method. Have had plenty of issues with the others. Only cars I use bondo there are vinyl top cars. What say everyone. Has someone... I have always used 80/20 Lead on seams for QP to roof and QP to filler panel on verts and other cars that have lead from the factory. Never had an issue with this method. Have had plenty of issues with the others. Only cars I use bondo there are vinyl top cars.

What say everyone.
Has someone found a better product that will not crack at these stress joints? ]]> The Body Shop TECH skunkwerks https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=886314 Single Stage or Base Clear??? https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=886205&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:54:45 GMT The car is black.
The car is not a daily driver.
I prefer an original look over a polished glass look.
The guy painting doesn't care which method I choose.
Okay I think those are the basics. :)

I'd prefer that this decision not just be a coin toss a few days before the big event. The painter and I have talked about the pros and cons of each, and I'm still undecided.

If it was a metallic I would absolutely go base clear. I'm told, and have read that black looks more authentic in single stage.

Those of you that have gone single stage...any regrets?
Those of you that have gone base/clear...any regrets?

Your thoughts are appreciated. ]]> The Body Shop TECH lintmann https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=886205 70 GTO Plastic Hood Scoop Repair https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=886109&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:46:39 GMT I was wondering if anyone could pass on some quality suggestions for a material to use to repair this scoop of mine.

I was thinking of some type of epoxy or maybe a fiberglass repair would work on this plastic scoop. Not sure what is best but I'd rather not have to do it again down the road....

Thanks!
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]]> The Body Shop TECH lintmann https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=886109 Clear Coat reviews - YouTube https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=885988&goto=newpost Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:15:47 GMT Some might find this interesting, especially after it's painted and how it levels out or holds up.

Production painter.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYZ_mY_Dbd0 ]]> The Body Shop TECH cmoc-bob https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=885988 76 TA nose repair https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=885967&goto=newpost Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:17:11 GMT Attachment 672234

Guys, I have a few cracks in the nose of my 76TA. I'm not even sure exactly what material I'm dealing with, but what is the best way to fix these areas?
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