Body and exterior tips
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==Miscellaneous -- '''click the [edit] link on the right to edit ==>'''== | ==Miscellaneous -- '''click the [edit] link on the right to edit ==>'''== | ||
*To preserve hardener, displace the air in the can with inert gas, such as that from a welding tank, or use a commercial inert gas finish preservative such as [http://www.bloxygen.com/ Bloxygen]. | *To preserve hardener, displace the air in the can with inert gas, such as that from a welding tank, or use a commercial inert gas finish preservative such as [http://www.bloxygen.com/ Bloxygen]. | ||
| + | *Allow plenty of air circulation around your air compressor. Put it outside if possible, or point an inexpensive fan at it. | ||
*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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*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 small amounts of lacquer thinner. | *Use a squirt can for dispensing small amounts of lacquer thinner. | ||
| + | *Use caution when installing hood springs. For more information, and a diagram, see Brian Martin's article posted on the Hotrodders Bulletin Board: [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-28-hood-spring-installation-74269.html Hood Spring Installation]. | ||
*Be creative when sourcing patch metal. Potential sources include: | *Be creative when sourcing patch metal. Potential sources include: | ||
**old refrigerators | **old refrigerators | ||
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#Put large magnets along the outside of your tool box, and you can suspend your tools from inside. | #Put large magnets along the outside of your tool box, and you can suspend your tools from inside. | ||
| − | ==Questionable tips -- '''click the [edit] link on the right to add or edit ==>'''== | + | ==Questionable or disputed tips -- '''click the [edit] link on the right to add or edit ==>'''== |
| − | These are tips that have been posted, either in this article or around the web, that may be questionable or | + | These are tips that have been posted, either in this article or around the web, that may be questionable or otherwise disputed: |
*Modify a regular caulk gun to make a dual-cartridge caulk gun. More information and photos on this can be found in this [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-20-a-71736.html Hotrodders Bulletin Board discussion]. This tip was cautioned against because of potential problems with the mix ratio, and because dual-cartridge guns are not particularly expensive. | *Modify a regular caulk gun to make a dual-cartridge caulk gun. More information and photos on this can be found in this [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-20-a-71736.html Hotrodders Bulletin Board discussion]. This tip was cautioned against because of potential problems with the mix ratio, and because dual-cartridge guns are not particularly expensive. | ||
*When applying body filler upside down, mix glue in with it to prevent it from falling. This tip was cautioned against due to concerns about altering the chemical makeup of body filler. Instead, using a thicker brand of filler is recommended. | *When applying body filler upside down, mix glue in with it to prevent it from falling. This tip was cautioned against due to concerns about altering the chemical makeup of body filler. Instead, using a thicker brand of filler is recommended. | ||
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*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-27-a-73697.html | *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-27-a-73697.html | ||
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-28-hood-spring-installation-74269.html | *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-28-hood-spring-installation-74269.html | ||
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*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-31-a-74919.html | *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-31-a-74919.html | ||
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-32-a-75712.html | *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-32-a-75712.html | ||
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