I sanded. And sanded, and sanded, then sanded some more. I spent an hour fixing imperfections on my Monte bumper. Still not done but much better. I've had it for a while, it felt good to do something with it. I still have no idea how I'm going to mount it, as it has only some basic tabs on it as provisions for mounting. No hardware, no threaded anything. Considering structural adhesive & bubblegum.
I'm a bit past the pictured progress on the right side. Got it smooth to 180 grit, which took forever due to many imperfections & some poor collision repair on the rear quarter. It's as close to perfect as I can get it with tools, torch & minimal long strand filler. Looks pretty good. I have a set of Dura-Block sanding blocks that are helpful, and a soft/spongy block for the rounded bits. Each panel got a skim coat of lightweight filler that is strangely satisfying to work with as most of it made it onto the floor below. I'm no expert here, but I've done two motorbikes and some collision repair that I was satisfied with. I'm just hoping for something presentable.
The right side had a lizard skin texture given to it by the Napa valley sun & a right side re-spray. I started with 60 grit, which made me sigh heavily as I began. Then 80, then 180.
I've begun on the rear deck lid, it's in good shape so it'll be comparatively easy. Still have the left side & frunk lid to do. I did the hard side first to make the rest seem easier. Once it's all good to 180 grit it gets its epoxy primer. Then I'll sand, and sand...
What'd ya do with your X1/20 today? Even if you only scrawled profanity on its dusty windshield, snap pics & share!