Body and exterior tips
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*For easier pouring, affix a 2-inch piece of masking tape to the edge of a large gallon of paint. Pour the paint over the piece of tape like a "tongue" on a can. | *For easier pouring, affix a 2-inch piece of masking tape to the edge of a large gallon of paint. Pour the paint over the piece of tape like a "tongue" on a can. | ||
*Use a ladle for handling paint. | *Use a ladle for handling paint. | ||
| − | *For measuring paint, use mixing cups with | + | *For measuring paint, use plastic or Pyrex mixing cups with measurements printed on the side. Paint stirring sticks with marks for different mix ratios can also be useful. |
*When opening a gallon of paint that you aren't going to use all of immediately, mix it very well and pour it off into quart cans. Intermix the paint in the cans as you pour; pour a little bit into each can at a time. | *When opening a gallon of paint that you aren't going to use all of immediately, mix it very well and pour it off into quart cans. Intermix the paint in the cans as you pour; pour a little bit into each can at a time. | ||
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#To cut sand paper, simply lay the sheet metal on top of the sand paper, and tear off the part of the paper not under the sheet metal. | #To cut sand paper, simply lay the sheet metal on top of the sand paper, and tear off the part of the paper not under the sheet metal. | ||
#Drill a hole in the sheet metal piece for hanging on the wall, and paint with a little bright paint so it's easier to keep track of. | #Drill a hole in the sheet metal piece for hanging on the wall, and paint with a little bright paint so it's easier to keep track of. | ||
| − | *To make a sanding block for an angle, place body filler in a bag and press it into the angle to make a mold. | + | *To make a sanding block for an angle, place body filler in a bag and press it into the angle to make a mold. Or, for an actual sanding "block", place bondo on plastic wrap, press it into the angle, and press a block of wood into the back. When it hardens, it's bonded to the wood. |
*Use a paper cutter for cutting sand paper. With a magic marker, outline different size sanding blocks on the surface of the paper cutter. | *Use a paper cutter for cutting sand paper. With a magic marker, outline different size sanding blocks on the surface of the paper cutter. | ||
*Make use of modern sanding tools that more easily match contours, such as the [http://www.allchem.it/news.html Body Shaper 461], or the [http://guide-rite.com/ Guide-Rite Contour Sander]. Contour gauges (also known as profile gauges) for body work are available at many automotive supply stores. | *Make use of modern sanding tools that more easily match contours, such as the [http://www.allchem.it/news.html Body Shaper 461], or the [http://guide-rite.com/ Guide-Rite Contour Sander]. Contour gauges (also known as profile gauges) for body work are available at many automotive supply stores. | ||
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*Use a different sanding block for each grit of sand paper. This will save you time, and it will ensure that you completely wear out sandpaper before removing it from the block. | *Use a different sanding block for each grit of sand paper. This will save you time, and it will ensure that you completely wear out sandpaper before removing it from the block. | ||
*For sand paper, understand the different grit ratings and and their micron equivalents. For more information, see [http://www.autobodystore.com/paper_grading.htm Abrasive Grade Comparison]. | *For sand paper, understand the different grit ratings and and their micron equivalents. For more information, see [http://www.autobodystore.com/paper_grading.htm Abrasive Grade Comparison]. | ||
| + | *When color sanding a panel: | ||
| + | #Sand in alternating directions. For example, sand vertically with 1000 grit, then horizontally with 1500 or 2000 grit. | ||
| + | #After using 2000 grit, use a 4000 grit pad on a DA sander, which will highlight any of the previous sanding marks. | ||
| + | #After sanding, let a panel or vehicle sit in the sun for a few hours. Then, take it inside, wait for it to cool, and buff it. | ||
==Taping and masking -- '''click the [edit] link on the right to edit ==>'''== | ==Taping and masking -- '''click the [edit] link on the right to edit ==>'''== | ||
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*Use garbage bags to mask wheels. They can be cut or stretched to cover a wheel. When you're done painting, you can dispose of all of your masking in the garbage bags. | *Use garbage bags to mask wheels. They can be cut or stretched to cover a wheel. When you're done painting, you can dispose of all of your masking in the garbage bags. | ||
*When painting up to a rubber gasket (like a windshield), place a length of rubber vacuum line or clothesline under the gasket. When the paint is dry, pull the line out. | *When painting up to a rubber gasket (like a windshield), place a length of rubber vacuum line or clothesline under the gasket. When the paint is dry, pull the line out. | ||
| + | *When taping off a two-tone, use specific taping and and painting guidelines. For more information, see Brian Martin's article on the Hotrodders Bulletin Board: [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-15-a-71220.html Taping off a Two Tone]. | ||
==Body filler -- '''click the [edit] link on the right to edit ==>'''== | ==Body filler -- '''click the [edit] link on the right to edit ==>'''== | ||
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*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-12-cans-71087.html | *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-12-cans-71087.html | ||
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-13-999-ahh-heck-lets-just-make-14-a-71163.html | *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-13-999-ahh-heck-lets-just-make-14-a-71163.html | ||
| + | http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-15-a-71220.html | ||
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-16-a-71240.html | *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-16-a-71240.html | ||
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-17-a-71305.html | *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-17-a-71305.html | ||
| + | *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-18-a-71400.html | ||
*[http://www.roddingroundtable.com/tech/articles/sanding2.html Body Working Tips], Carl Brunson, RoddingRoundtable.com | *[http://www.roddingroundtable.com/tech/articles/sanding2.html Body Working Tips], Carl Brunson, RoddingRoundtable.com | ||
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