Body and exterior tips
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*To clean foam buffing pads while using them, use a cheap paint brush with the bristles cut off about halfway for stiffness. | *To clean foam buffing pads while using them, use a cheap paint brush with the bristles cut off about halfway for stiffness. | ||
*Allow plenty of air circulation around your air compressor. Put it outside if possible, or point a fan at it. | *Allow plenty of air circulation around your air compressor. Put it outside if possible, or point a 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 | + | *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 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. | *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. | ||
*For doing small touchups without ending up with a huge repair area from sanding, cut sanding discs down to size. | *For doing small touchups without ending up with a huge repair area from sanding, cut sanding discs down to size. | ||
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