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1968 Coronet Tail Finish Panel

1mightymopar

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I know this is a long shot, but does anyone have a clean finish panel for a 68 Coronet. The one I have had a hidden repair in one of the slots that can't be fixed :(

Any leads would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
 
Post a pic, it might be able to be fixed.
 
Any ideas in how to repair this?
Really nice everyone other than this one area. Bad repair and crushed pretty good on the side. I should be able to slowly bang the dent back into shape, but no idea how to clean up the slot?

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Knock the dents out, the rib can be flattened back out and a little bit of body filler, prime and paint.
 
Flattened how? Banged out from behind? The ribs remain unpainted, just anodized right?
 
I used a tool similar to a screw driver with a rounded end like on a paint can opener. Placed the tail panel face down on a firm but soft surface like a sandbag and gently worked the ribs back into shape. It takes some time and patience but you can get it done right. I then taped off each of the ribs and painted the panel. After removing the tape you can touch up the ribs with a Scotchbrite pad or some fine sandpaper. Again its like performing surgery where slow and sure is better than quick.

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I used a tool similar to a screw driver with a rounded end like on a paint can opener. Placed the tail panel face down on a firm but soft surface like a sandbag and gently worked the ribs back into shape. It takes some time and patience but you can get it done right. I then taped off each of the ribs and painted the panel. After removing the tape you can touch up the ribs with a Scotchbrite pad or some fine sandpaper. Again its like performing surgery where slow and sure is better than quick.

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Love that color! What a beautiful car!!
 
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