Get yourself one of these and it’ll be fixed in a 2 seconds. https://www.amazon.com/Spring-Tools-32R02-1-Counter-Punch/dp/B0006Q4I60/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=2OH1HP3IEIZV9&keywords=nail+spring&qid=1648176657&sprefix=nail+spring%2Caps%2C72&sr=8-4#
If you get the inclination to change out the handguard and gas block, the handguard isn't too bad with a decent armorer's wrench. The gas block, however, I found to be a giant pain in the ass, but as with most other gun related jobs, I used a spring loaded center punch to get those wretched pins out. I just did this gas block swap on Saturday, so don't hesitate to hit me up with questions. I linked the tool I used to get the gas block pins out below.
Spring Tools 32R02-1 Nail Set and Counter Punch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006Q4I60/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_3244F58T01ZDJT59ARVW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Now we’re talking! Just grabbed one of these from Amazon. For $10 this is amazing, and I’m assuming it works because it’s got nearly perfect 5 stars. Spring Tools 32R02-1 Nail Set and Counter Punch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006Q4I60/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_00KKSJZWESPD9V4FYJ1A?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Hell yeah! Remember, first in, first out for dent repair. Keep the dolly nice and snug against the backside when hammering. Check out a spring tool for knocking down small high spots like a boss.
When mixing bondo or glaze, you do not need a lot of hardener. Put a small dot of hardener next to the glob of putty. Don’t stripe over top. I’ll do roughly a dime size dot for a patch of glaze the size of my palm.
Don’t sand fully hardened bondo. It’s like sanding a brick wall. Try to lightly shave it down with 80 grit right before it cures. It’ll be tacky, but it won’t leave any mud on your finger tip. Sand in a long, even X pattern. I like to do a few strokes one way then switch to the other. Switch to 180 grit after your edges start feathering. Finish off with 320 on an orbital DA.
This is what I went with. It’s kind of what you’re taking about, but not pneumatic https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006Q4I60/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_00KKSJZWESPD9V4FYJ1A?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Spring Tools 32R02-1 Nail Set and Counter Punch https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0006Q4I60/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_NQPX5KV4ZFCZVNM59B90?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Item | Current | Lowest | Reviews |
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Spring Tools 32R02-1 Nail Set and Counter Punch | $10.89 | $10.89 | 4.8/5.0 |
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I did about 15’ of trim replacement with a spring tool: https://www.amazon.com/Spring-Tools-32R02-1-Counter-Punch/dp/B0006Q4I60 - any more than that and I’d rent a nail gun.