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 ...which was included in relocator...  ...which was included in relocator kit.  Once the filler plate was...  Once the filler plate was tack welded into place, Matt reached for a can of SEM Carbo-Fill to fill the gaps surrounding the plate with an even and durable foundation.  After the tailgate's exterior...  After the tailgate's exterior was sprayed with SEM guide coat and sanded to a fine, smooth surface...  ...Matt flipped the gate over...  ...Matt flipped the gate over and measured, marked, and cut the opening that will be accepting the Sir Michaels handle relocator bracket.  While Matt was inside the...  While Matt was inside the garage giving the tailgate its final prepping before it was primed, Tom began cleaning the tonneau cover with all-purpose Comet cleanser. He then wet sanded the cover with the time-saving Wet Wedge short block sander loaded with 220-grit sandpaper.  Tom and Matt then joined forces...  Tom and Matt then joined forces to tackle the task of spraying primer onto the tonneau cover, an important step here since the cover has such a porous texture. The primer had to be spread and worked into the fiberglass to prevent any pinholes that could have a detrimental effect on the paint's finish.  A layer of guidecoat was sprayed...  A layer of guidecoat was sprayed onto the tonneau and will ensure that the wavy fiberglass texture is sanded away as best as possible.  Since the tonneau cover was...  Since the tonneau cover was going to receive a professional paint job, we thought it would be great to add even more utility to the cover. Matt drilled out the rivets and pried off the factory-installed, piano style hinges...  ...and installed a Checkmate...  ...and installed a Checkmate quick-release hinge set for easy on-and-off access.
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