Body and exterior tips
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#Cover with a cheap plastic drop cloth, or plastic wrap. | #Cover with a cheap plastic drop cloth, or plastic wrap. | ||
#Let it stay covered at least an hour, but as long as overnight. | #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 | + | #The stripper penetrates deeper when it won't dry out, and the plastic wrap makes it easier to remove. |
| + | *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 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]. | ||
*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. | ||
*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. | *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: | *Be creative when sourcing patch metal. Potential sources include: | ||
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