Body and exterior tips
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| − | ==Paint and spray guns -- '''click the edit link on the right to add any paint and spray gun tips ==>'''== | + | ==Paint and spray guns -- '''click the [edit] link on the right to add any paint and spray gun tips ==>'''== |
*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#post542621 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#post542621 Spray Technique]. | ||
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*Leftover paint with hardener can be placed in the refrigerator. The cold temperature will slow down the hardener. | *Leftover paint with hardener can be placed in the refrigerator. The cold temperature will slow down the hardener. | ||
| − | ==Sanding -- '''click the edit link on the right to add any sanding tips ==>'''== | + | ==Sanding -- '''click the [edit] link on the right to add any sanding tips ==>'''== |
*For a smaller sanding block, place a sanding block in a vice and cut it with a hacksaw. | *For a smaller sanding block, place a sanding block in a vice and cut it with a hacksaw. | ||
*To cut down on waste, buy sandpaper in rolls, rather than sheets. | *To cut down on waste, buy sandpaper in rolls, rather than sheets. | ||
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*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. | *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 -- '''click the edit link on the right to add any taping and masking tips ==>'''== | + | ==Taping and masking -- '''click the [edit] link on the right to add any taping and masking tips ==>'''== |
*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 the rubber clean with thinner. | *To get tape to stick to rubber, wipe the rubber clean with thinner. | ||
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*Use aluminum foil for masking odd shapes. | *Use aluminum foil for masking odd shapes. | ||
| − | ==Body filler -- '''click the edit link on the right to add any body filler tips ==>'''== | + | ==Body filler -- '''click the [edit] link on the right to add any body filler tips ==>'''== |
*Cut filler spreaders to the desired size. | *Cut filler spreaders to the desired size. | ||
*For body lines and peaks on hoods or doors, use a contour gauge to make a custom plastic filler spreader: | *For body lines and peaks on hoods or doors, use a contour gauge to make a custom plastic filler spreader: | ||
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*To clean body filler spreaders, use a 3M scratch pad with lacquer thinner on it. | *To clean body filler spreaders, use a 3M scratch pad with lacquer thinner on it. | ||
| − | ==Miscellaneous -- '''click the edit link on the right to add any miscellaneous tips ==>'''== | + | ==Miscellaneous -- '''click the [edit] link on the right to add any miscellaneous tips ==>'''== |
*When you purchase new paint or other finishing products, write the date on them with black magic marker. | *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. | *When disassembling parts or vehicles, be organized. Baggies, tape, and a magic marker are essential. | ||
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*Use a squirt can for dispensing small amounts of lacquer thinner. | *Use a squirt can for dispensing small amounts of lacquer thinner. | ||
| − | ==References -- '''click the edit link on the right to add any references ==>'''== | + | ==References -- '''click the [edit] link on the right to add any references ==>'''== |
http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-8-a-70233.html | http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-8-a-70233.html | ||
http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-13-a-71092.html | http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-13-a-71092.html | ||
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