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*Practice spray technique with water in the gun. | *Practice spray technique with water in the gun. | ||
*For consistent film build, don't start and stop at the same point every coat. For more information and photos, see Brian Martin's article posted on the Hotrodders Bulletin Board: [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-30-a-74674.html#post542807 Spray Technique]. | *For consistent film build, don't start and stop at the same point every coat. For more information and photos, see Brian Martin's article posted on the Hotrodders Bulletin Board: [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-30-a-74674.html#post542807 Spray Technique]. | ||
*Use proper gun travel techniques. For more information, see Brian Martin's article posted on the Hotrodders Bulletin Board: [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-30-a-74674.html#post542807 Basics of Gun Travel]. | *Use proper gun travel techniques. For more information, see Brian Martin's article posted on the Hotrodders Bulletin Board: [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-30-a-74674.html#post542807 Basics of Gun Travel]. | ||
*To paint something in a tight area without access, use a paper towel tube. Spray down the tube as it's held over the spot you need to paint. | *To paint something in a tight area without access, use a paper towel tube. Spray down the tube as it's held over the spot you need to paint. | ||
| + | *Never use anything metal for cleaning paint guns. | ||
| + | *Leftover paint with hardener can be placed in the refrigerator. The cold temperature will slow down the hardener. | ||
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==Miscellaneous== | ==Miscellaneous== | ||
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*When disassembling parts or vehicles, be organized. Baggies, tape, and a magic marker are essential. | *When disassembling parts or vehicles, be organized. Baggies, tape, and a magic marker are essential. | ||
**Write notes on a piece of tape, and stick the piece of tape to a part. | **Write notes on a piece of tape, and stick the piece of tape to a part. | ||
| − | **Put small parts, nuts, bolts, clips, etc. in bags together for each assembly. | + | **Put small parts, nuts, bolts, clips, etc. in bags together for each assembly. Mark each bag. |
| − | **Tape nuts and bolts into their holes, or tape them to their part. | + | **Tape nuts and bolts into their holes, or tape them to their part. Write notes on the tape. |
*Make paper templates for easy cutting and drilling. For more information and photos, see Brian Martin's article posted on the Hotrodders Bulletin Board: [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-13-a-71092.html Basics of Basics: Templates for Accurate Cutting and Drilling]. | *Make paper templates for easy cutting and drilling. For more information and photos, see Brian Martin's article posted on the Hotrodders Bulletin Board: [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-13-a-71092.html Basics of Basics: Templates for Accurate Cutting and Drilling]. | ||
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*To hold nuts in a socket while assembling hard-to-reach body and exterior components, use masking tape stuffed in the socket -- sticky side out. Similarly, bearing grease can be placed on a washer to hold it to a socket for re-assembling parts. | *To hold nuts in a socket while assembling hard-to-reach body and exterior components, use masking tape stuffed in the socket -- sticky side out. Similarly, bearing grease can be placed on a washer to hold it to a socket for re-assembling parts. | ||
*When disassembling small hard-to-reach parts, use grease in the socket to prevent losing fasteners. | *When disassembling small hard-to-reach parts, use grease in the socket to prevent losing fasteners. | ||
| − | *Use a squirt can for dispensing lacquer thinner. | + | *Use a squirt can for dispensing small amounts of lacquer thinner. |
==Sanding== | ==Sanding== | ||
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#Drill a hole in the sheet metal piece for hanging on the wall, and paint with a little bright paint so it's easier to keep track of. | #Drill a hole in the sheet metal piece for hanging on the wall, and paint with a little bright paint so it's easier to keep track of. | ||
*To make a sanding block for an angle, place body filler in a bag and press it into the angle to make a mold. | *To make a sanding block for an angle, place body filler in a bag and press it into the angle to make a mold. | ||
| − | *Use a paper cutter for cutting sand paper. With a magic marker, outline different size sanding blocks on the surface of the paper cutter | + | *Use a paper cutter for cutting sand paper. With a magic marker, outline different size sanding blocks on the surface of the paper cutter. |
*Make use of modern sanding tools that more easily match contours, such as the [http://www.allchem.it/news.html Body Shaper 461], or the [http://guide-rite.com/ Guide-Rite Contour Sander]. Contour gauges (also known as profile gauges) for body work are available at many automotive supply stores. | *Make use of modern sanding tools that more easily match contours, such as the [http://www.allchem.it/news.html Body Shaper 461], or the [http://guide-rite.com/ Guide-Rite Contour Sander]. Contour gauges (also known as profile gauges) for body work are available at many automotive supply stores. | ||
*Always fold sand paper grit-side to grit-side first for more accurate folds. | *Always fold sand paper grit-side to grit-side first for more accurate folds. | ||
*To sand reverse curves, put your sand paper on the top side of your sanding block. | *To sand reverse curves, put your sand paper on the top side of your sanding block. | ||
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*To sand under rubber, lift it up by forcing a cord or coated wire under it. | *To sand under rubber, lift it up by forcing a cord or coated wire under it. | ||
| + | *Use a different sanding block for each grit of sand paper. This will save you time, and it will ensure that you completely wear out sandpaper before removing it from the block. | ||
==Taping and masking== | ==Taping and masking== | ||
*When taping a curve, tape will stretch better one way than the other. | *When taping a curve, tape will stretch better one way than the other. | ||
| − | *To get tape to stick to rubber, wipe | + | *To get tape to stick to rubber, wipe the rubber clean with thinner. |
*To prevent tape marks when taping on fresh paint, try applying the tape to your pants first. It won't stick as much with a thin layer of lint. | *To prevent tape marks when taping on fresh paint, try applying the tape to your pants first. It won't stick as much with a thin layer of lint. | ||
*Tape down loose masking paper. It can move around while painting, and dirt can hide in the creases. | *Tape down loose masking paper. It can move around while painting, and dirt can hide in the creases. | ||
*If you are taping off a large opening (such as a door) first run several lines of tape across it (sticky side out). Now, when you mask it, the paper will stick to the tape and it won't be so floppy. | *If you are taping off a large opening (such as a door) first run several lines of tape across it (sticky side out). Now, when you mask it, the paper will stick to the tape and it won't be so floppy. | ||
*Use aluminum foil for masking odd shapes. | *Use aluminum foil for masking odd shapes. | ||
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==Body filler== | ==Body filler== | ||
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##Trace the contour onto a plastic body filler spreader. | ##Trace the contour onto a plastic body filler spreader. | ||
##Trim out the shape on the spreader. | ##Trim out the shape on the spreader. | ||
| − | + | *To clean body filler spreaders, use a 3M scratch pad with lacquer thinner on it. | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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