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==Paint== | ==Paint== | ||
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+ | ==Spray gun== | ||
+ | *Practice spray technique with water in the gun. | ||
+ | *For consistent film build, don't start and stop at the same point every coat. | ||
+ | *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 Basics of Gun Travel]. | ||
+ | ==Miscellaneous== | ||
+ | *When you purchase new paint or other finishing products, write the date on them with black magic marker. | ||
+ | *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. | ||
+ | **Put small parts, nuts, bolts, clips, etc. in bags together for each assembly. | ||
+ | **Tape nuts and bolts into their holes, or tape them to their part. | ||
+ | *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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===Storage=== | ===Storage=== | ||
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+ | ==References== | ||
+ | http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-8-a-70233.html | ||
+ | http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-13-a-71092.html |