Received a complete Mk4 Roadster kit the first of May and finally decided to post to the forum since I keep having questions and find the forum to be very informational. The build is actually going much better than I expected. I have never really work much around cars (other than changing oil and replacing brake pads every now and then). I got interested in racing from taking a Skip Barber advanced driving course with my son a couple of years ago, which I followed by a 3-day Formula 2000 racing course. I am an electrical engineer and have been mentoring high school FIRST robotics for about 10 years, so I do have some build experience (mostly electrical and programming). Anyway, after about a month of cleaning out the garage, I finally had room for the build. I put the body outside under the deck, but was able to move it into the garage today since I have unpacked most of the boxes (or moved them in the house). I've finished most of the front end (front control arms, shocks, brakes, steering, pedal box and front brake lines). Unfortunately, the rear end has not come in and the gas tank is back ordered. I just started with the dash components and plan to start the body work (still have not ordered an engine or transmission). Can any give me hints on how to finish the body? What should I use for filler material and primer? Best way to sand and buff, etc. I plan to do all the body work and painting so any help on painting is also appreciated (suggestion on paint sprayer, type of paint, finishing, etc.). I plan on the classic blue with white stripe.
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