Body and exterior tips

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 *Allow plenty of air circulation around your air compressor. Put it outside if possible, or point an inexpensive fan at it.
 *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].
+*Before installing a weld-on part (core supports, quarter panels, rear panels, etc.), scuff the inside areas. It's easier to do this before parts are installed.
+*If you want an entire part painted, finish it before installing it. Then, touch it up after it's been welded on. Although, this has been argued to be inefficient on a production basis, especially for parts that are not visible, and have been e-coated.
 *Be creative when sourcing patch metal. Potential sources include:
 **old refrigerators
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 **old computer cases
 **fenders, roofs, or other body parts from vehicles
+*To paint rims without scratches:
+#Mount the wheels first, but don't fill them up with air.
+#Mask the tire, and then paint the wheel.
+#Remove the masking and inflate the tire.
 *Save old magnets that are being thrown away (from old car speakers, or refrigerator/freezer sealing strips, computer hard drives, etc.) They have many uses:
 #Place magnets over masking material to keep from blowing around.

Revision as of 18:22, 14 July 2006