Body and exterior tips
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*To prevent tape marks when taping on fresh paint, try applying the tape to your pants first. It won't stick as much with a thin layer of lint. | *To prevent tape marks when taping on fresh paint, try applying the tape to your pants first. It won't stick as much with a thin layer of lint. | ||
| − | ==Body filler -- | + | ==Body filler -- click the [edit] link on the right to edit or add tips ==> == |
*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: | ||
#Place the contour gauge on an undamaged area to get the contour. | #Place the contour gauge on an undamaged area to get the contour. | ||
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#When the filler hardens, it can be removed and used as a mold. | #When the filler hardens, it can be removed and used as a mold. | ||
| − | ==Cleanliness== | + | ==Cleanliness -- click the [edit] link on the right to edit or add tips ==> == |
*Use only lint-free towels for cleanup. | *Use only lint-free towels for cleanup. | ||
*Use clean cotton gloves for handling clean panels. Keep them stored clean, and wash when necessary. | *Use clean cotton gloves for handling clean panels. Keep them stored clean, and wash when necessary. | ||
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*To clean panels between compound, polish, glaze, etc., use a 50/50 mixture of water and rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle. Panels can also be cleaned with wax and grease remover. | *To clean panels between compound, polish, glaze, etc., use a 50/50 mixture of water and rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle. Panels can also be cleaned with wax and grease remover. | ||
| − | ==Assembly and disassembly== | + | ==Assembly and disassembly -- click the [edit] link on the right to edit or add tips ==> == |
*Use proper techniques for removing old or rusted bolts. See [[Removing rusted and broken fasteners]]. | *Use proper techniques for removing old or rusted bolts. See [[Removing rusted and broken fasteners]]. | ||
*To protect painted bolts, place a sandwich bag over the bolt head before pushing on the socket. | *To protect painted bolts, place a sandwich bag over the bolt head before pushing on the socket. | ||
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*For drilling out hard-to-reach spot welds, certain drill attachments (like paint stirring tools) may be able to be modified to work as extensions. | *For drilling out hard-to-reach spot welds, certain drill attachments (like paint stirring tools) may be able to be modified to work as extensions. | ||
| − | ==Miscellaneous -- | + | ==Miscellaneous -- click the [edit] link on the right to edit or add tips ==> == |
*To paint rims without scratching them: | *To paint rims without scratching them: | ||
#Mount the wheels first, but don't fill them up with air. | #Mount the wheels first, but don't fill them up with air. | ||
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*To make a custom body grommet, use a section of vacuum hose that's been split down the middle with a razor or similar tool. A photo of this can be seen here: [http://hotrodders.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/17678/size/big/cat/500/page/ Hotrodders Photo Gallery]. | *To make a custom body grommet, use a section of vacuum hose that's been split down the middle with a razor or similar tool. A photo of this can be seen here: [http://hotrodders.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/17678/size/big/cat/500/page/ Hotrodders Photo Gallery]. | ||
| − | ==Questionable or disputed tips -- | + | ==Questionable or disputed tips -- click the [edit] link on the right to edit or add tips ==> == |
These are tips that have been posted, either in this article or around the web, that may be questionable or otherwise disputed: | 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. | ||
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandpaper Sand paper article from Wikipedia] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandpaper Sand paper article from Wikipedia] | ||
| − | ==References -- | + | ==References -- click the [edit] link on the right to add references ==> == |
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/body-exterior-tips-day-76946.html | *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/body-exterior-tips-day-76946.html | ||
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-8-a-70233.html | *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-8-a-70233.html | ||
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