Here is the piece just after the first coat of primer:
Next a thin all-over layer of body filler:
The first sand off reveals the low areas. Marker shows me where to go easier on the sanding to achieve a little build up:
More filler in the serious spots, and some glaze putty for minor smoothing:
The next round of sanding gets it closer. Funny how you can clearly see where the frame is, even though it does not touch the skin in most places.
Here I found a "nick" in the edge. Too late to be welding on it, and too big for just filler. I put a dab of JB Weld in it, and put a piece of tape around it to hold it while it set up:
Remove the tape:
and sand smooth:
Here is my new painting solution. I've set up a temporary support frame on my trailer. I hang the piece with wires, and roll the trailer outside. Then I can spray all around the piece without moving or touching it. When finished, I clean up the spray gear, and push the trailer back inside out of the weather.
Before:
and after:
