Body and exterior tips
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#Remove the masking and inflate the tire. It will look like the tire was off the rim when it was painted. | #Remove the masking and inflate the tire. It will look like the tire was off the rim when it was painted. | ||
*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 | + | *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 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. | ||
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