Different questions (detailing)

[SwissCuda]

Hi I am restoring my cuda and doing body work...
My question is the following... : On the door jamb the junction between the sheet metals should be visible or not after painting? I am wondering if this must be be sealed of left as it is... How was it factory original?
Same for the 4 small spots (see picture 1)
I have the same question for the two lines between the rear window and the trunk... should these lines be visible after painting? or sealed?

Thank you very much

[MEK-Dangerfield]

As for question #1, those 4 spots should not be there. Im fairly certain my Challenger has a seam on the outer lip(my car is stored elsewhere).

Those seems in pic #2 are pretty much useless. I have them, they looked like that from the factory, but you could fill them in to make it look better.


  Mike

[matt63]

If you want it to look proper (stock) the seams are visible.

[farmboy70]

All of the pictured areas are seen, the four spots are the welds that hold the door striker retainer bracket.
Dave

[wally426ci]

put some POR-15 in those filler panel seams. i made that mistake of grinding out the factory caulk and bubbled. definitely use caulk not filler and the seems are visible. I taped mine off and used my finger, after you caulk you will still notice it. otherwise keep the other seams and dimples.

 

[hemiken]

  With Wally here, Tape it up and use the smallest amount and push it in with your finger.  Just to seal the area.

[Rare_T_A]

   The 4 spotwelds and the seams need to show.

[SwissCuda]

many thanks to all for your replies!

[hooD]

this might help...