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Looks like a really nice tape job in the pic.
Weld it back together, and start over. No big deal.
I have more respect for an attempt ending with not quite what was expected results, than having never tried.
"Experience is something you get, right after you need it." We've all been there, and I bet dollars to donuts that I'll screw something up, tomorrow. Thanks for sharing.
So I decided to Bob out my rear fender on my 72 yesterday. I literally have no experience with mechanical work however I figured you have to start somewhere and I needed a new hobby. Long story short, I ended up making the cut and it turned out pretty good. No chipped paint and the line was cut nicely. Went to install it back on and realized I cut the wrong side!! I couldn't believe it. Although, I did get a pretty good laugh out of it, I do sometimes wonder myself.
Did you cut on the left side or the right side of the tape?
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