Body and exterior tips
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*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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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | This wiki article was written to compile the various "Tips of the Day" posted in the [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/body-exterior Body-Exterior forum] on the Hotrodders Bulletin Board. | ||
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| + | The tradition of posting a "Tip of the Day" started with member jcclark, who posted the first Tip of the Day on August 8, 2005: [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/body-exterior-tips-day-76946.html displace the air inside cans of hardener]. jcclack also posted the next two tips, after which other members continued the tradition. Member MartinSR also made considerable contributions to the Tips of the Day. | ||
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| + | While termed "Tip of the Day", the tips weren't actually posted on a daily basis. | ||
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==Resources== | ==Resources== | ||
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