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I need some advice on bodywork, the car is pretty beat up.
I've spent the last few days researching on how to properly use body filler, primer, and then paint. But I would like some Civic specific advice.
I know I will have to cut out and weld the arch, but the passenger side I don't know what to do about, didn't realize it was so torn up underneath. And then for underneath the tail light I can just buy a replacement and it bolts on or is it arc welded?





Also since I'm painting it as well, I'd like to get a decent looking duck tail. I'm not trying to make this a show car or anything but I think it would look pretty nice with one.