Fender-Nose Seams

[02Coastie]

Talk to me about the gap between the fenders and the nose panel. I just Picked the car up from the body shop. They did an amazing job, but did not fill the seams between the fenders and the nose panel. It would’ve had seam sealer or lead in it from the factory, right? I think my car was previously repaired, as there were some crumbly brown stuff that they dug out from the gap. They thought it was dirt which is why they didn’t fill it again. He gave me a tube of urethane seam sealer and touchup paint in case I want to fill it. I’m literally moving from the area today, so I didn’t have an option to have them change it. Ultimately, I don’t mind the look, but I’d like to know what is technically correct.

Thanks!

 

[2002iii]

Nvm

Edited June 19, 2021 by 2002iii
Misremembering

[gracer]

The bottom does not get filled.  Only the top.  G

[coloincaalpine RIP 2021]

Bottom of the seam is not sealed, the top, was sealed.  Looks nice.

dq

[02Coastie]

29 minutes ago, coloincaalpine said:

Bottom of the seam is not sealed, the top, was sealed.  Looks nice.

dq

Awesome!! thanks for the quick reply.  There’s nothing worse than picking up a car you’re super excited about and then seeing something you’re not sure about. 
 

I’m really thrilled with both the shop and the price. I’ll put a formal post in case anybody in New England is looking for a quality driver job.

[Lorin]

Looks good, what color is that ?

[02Coastie]

25 minutes ago, Lorin said:

Looks good, what color is that ?

Polaris using BASF Diamont. We chose the formula that was right in the middle. The previous owner had given it a horrible re-spray in a much darker silver.

[wkohler]

Did they fill the top between the grilles and the hood?  I really don't think the tube of sealant and touchup paint was the right answer to the issue but if it is indeed done right, then no worries. 

 

[02Coastie]

5 hours ago, wkohler said:

Did they fill the top between the grilles and the hood?  I really don't think the tube of sealant and touchup paint was the right answer to the issue but if it is indeed done right, then no worries. 

 

Yes, it was just the lower seam. The upper is intact.

[m-tuner]

everywhere the fender touched the the body there was seam sealer, why would bmw allow water to get in-between two panels? they also sprayed the area inside the fender with a spayable undercoating, basically they glued the fender on, the portion at the corner of the fender to the hood was brazed and the leaded and filed, there is no gap, I have been restoring 2002s sense 1971

[adawil2002]

Nose brazing & soldering is exactly like this. Don't forget to paint the the hood supports & the area around the radiator to the back of the headlights black.

 

 

[dlhoovler]

2 hours ago, adawil2002 said:

Don't forget to paint the the hood supports & the area around the radiator to the back of the headlights black.

 

... Poorly, with a brush, like it's 4pm on a Friday. 

 

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[esty]

Steve just did this today, a neighbor stopped by and welded the nose panel on the car...he used POR PATCH in the upper seams, nothing in the bottom
 

 

[SydneyTii]

3 hours ago, dlhoovler said:

 

... Poorly, with a brush, like it's 4pm on a Friday. 

 

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And you’re 3 schnapps in!