Body and exterior tips
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| + | *When chemical stripping parts with heavy buildup: | ||
| + | #Coat the panel heavily with stripper. | ||
| + | #Cover with a cheap plastic drop cloth, or plastic wrap. | ||
| + | #Let it stay covered at least an hour, but as long as overnight. | ||
| + | #The stripper penetrates deeper when it won't dry out, and the plastic wrap makes it easier to remove | ||
*Allow plenty of air circulation around your air compressor. Put it outside if possible, or point an inexpensive fan at it. | *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]. | *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]. | ||
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