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2007 Chevy Colorado Metal Filler Plate

<strong>Part Three: Shave The Doors</strong><br>1. I placed the metal filler plate into the door to test for fit. Even though the stamping of the doors is consistent, some additional grinding may be required. When I was satisfied with the fit, I cleaned the paint off the work area all the way to the bare metal. It's best to use a DA sander with 36- or 40-grit sandpaper to rough up the surface of the door (inset). This will help the body filler bond better.
Shaving the Door Handles of A 2007 Chevy Colorado - Get It Handled

 Part Three: Shave The Doors
1. I placed the metal filler plate into the door to test for fit. Even though the stamping of the doors is consistent, some additional grinding may be required. When I was satisfied with the fit, I cleaned the paint off the work area all the way to the bare metal. It's best to use a DA sander with 36- or 40-grit sandpaper to rough up the surface of the door (inset). This will help the body filler bond better.  View Related Article

 

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