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Look in your Yellow Pages under "auto body supplies" to see what's available within driving distance, maybe 25 miles. If they don't advertise their products in the YP book then give them a call to...

Trizact is a good product and it holds up well. Using an interface pad is recommended for non-foam backed disks like 1500 grit but it's really not needed on disks with a foam back mainly because it...

I haven't used the most modern water fed models so they may be different but I found the one I did use to be cumbersome. I think it's easier to use a spray bottle with water in it than to have the...

We've been using both the 3/16 and the 3/32 AirVantage sanders for several years and find that we gravitate to the 3/32 for most color/clear sanding but we occasionally use the 3/16 when we have more...

I usually apply epoxy primer on the seams before the sealer either by spraying or brushing. I use Fusor which stays flexible after it hardens so I usually don't apply too many coats of primer on top...

It all depends on the result you're trying to achieve. If you want the products that last longest and are easiest to repair should you make a mistake or the paint gets damaged later then you want a...

One of the controllable variables when spraying during the warm weather months is flying insects. Getting insects in your wet paint can be a major problem so steps need to be taken to help eliminate...

Be sure that you're not putting it on too heavy. To get an evenly flat finish you may need to apply lighter coats and allow it to dry somewhat in between coats.

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If you purchase two Pro Lite guns you...

Water resistant? Isn't all paint water resistant?

I haven't used all the different adhesion promoters but I know that some are good and some are not so good. I know that Glasurit, RM and Evercoat adhesion promoter products work quite well and I've...

A 3" polisher works well in tight spots but other than that you can try to dampen a piece of soft cloth, apply a little Mystic Cut and hand rub. This is the hard way but it can work on a limited...

The bare plastic parts can be scrubbed with a scuff pad and warm soapy water then wiped down with a decent grease and wax remover. I would probably scuff that chromed plastic with some 400 grit...

She'll have fun driving that.

Some have a lot more orange peel than others. Even the same make, model and color can vary quite a bit.

The trick with most OEM finishes is to NOT try to make them perfect, only improve them to "acceptable" by going with a fine wet grit like 3000 or even 5000 Trizact then polish without using a lot of...

Depending on the paint products you're using a flex additive can make the finish quite difficult to polish after sanding. We usually paint the bumper then allow two or three days before masking on...

If it's a flexible surface and you want it to hold up well then use a flex additive mixed with your hardened primers and paints.

Almost any paint looks good when first applied, it's a year or two down the road that tells how good it is. Also some less expensive products can be quite difficult to repair should they get damaged...

If it's an acrylic urethane and a medium hardener was used and the temperature is 65 degrees F or higher I'd say you can probably do your initial sand and polish after two days then wait a week and...

That's exactly what we would do with door hinges.... Clean the bare metal well then epoxy prime and paint, no need for sanding. They won't be quite as beautiful but they aren't scrutinized as much...

Sorry I can't help you with that paint, you'll need to find someone who has experience with Rustoleum and they may not be on this site.

There is no chemical bond between cured 2K primer and your top coats color, the adhesion comes from the scratches so the length of time between sanding and painting should make no difference. ...

That should probably work well with that compressor.

The problem with most paint in an aerosol can is that it's not hardened but you can now purchase cans that have an activator container within the can that are mixed with the aerosol paint then...

I would probably mix a little of the thinner with a little bit of paint to make sure they were compatible and shoot it with the 1.5 tip in the 670. If you intend on not thinning much and having a...

I don't like using a Scotch Bright because it leaves an uneven scratch, some scratches can be deep and other almost nonexistent. The only time I use these pads is on convoluted surfaces that aren't...

Yes, painting over 22 Line will work great as long as you clean and prep it properly.

Base/clear 55 or 90 Line paint tends to have better UV resistance but properly cared for 22 Line will last at...

And it will probably be a lot less expensive than buying one in a Sata package. :yikes

400 grit will work under lacquer, apply the first coat wet so that it bonds as good as possible with the surface. Yes, a maroon scuff pad on the jambs will work just be sure to clean them well...

After you paint the jambs and install the panels then mask off the jambs so that they stay fresh and without overspray. The best think I've found to mask the edge is 3M's Smooth Transition Tape. ...

Everyone that restores cars has their own set of circumstances, it's wonderful if you can take every job you do to the max but not everyone can do that. When someone brings a car to use we explain...

ATD makes a decent one.


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In most cases we do a complete paint job the way you explained, remove the doors and lids, paint the jambs, reinstall the doors and lid then paint the entire exterior. Unless you have stripped the...

I believe the battery for the 4000 RP Digital is a Renata CR1632. If you can't get it locally let me know and I'll see if any of my suppliers can send it to you.

Yes, as Henry said be sure that the breather hole in the cup's lid is not clogged. This blockage happens quite a bit and restricts air from replacing the paint that is being removed from the cup. ...

Spraying Slick Sand will normally take a 2.0 or 2.2 fluid tip then it's guide coated and block sanded and should be either sealed or reprimed using a less porous primer. Other less viscous primers...

As long as the panel fits well and you're not asking the adhesive to hold much stress it should be ok.

If the primer is not a thick liquid the 1.8 tip may be too large or the air cap may still be clogged a little. We use a Finishline with a 1.8 tip for epoxy primer and it works fine but the primer...

I'm guessing that they installed it that way so that they could leave the original looking seam. I would probably leave it alone and install the new panel then do the necessary filler work to make...

Gun atomization is most of the game when it comes to getting a smooth coat of paint. If the gun doesn't atomize well there's only so much you can do to overcome it. With fine atomization you lay on...

If the temperature is warm the filler sets up more quickly and you should use less hardener. Most filler reacts about the same to the hardener and temperature so use less hardener but be careful to...

Nothing is going to stop particles left in the gun from interfering with your painting. Disassemble and clean the gun properly and pour your paint through a funnel strainer into the cup and you...

You won't find a drastic difference if you use a different speed activator like you would with a different speed reducer because the activator will harden faster or slower while the reducer effects...

The disk filters are probably better than the cup filters but using strainers you have no restrictions of the material to the tip.

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I would remove the grill then hammer and dolly the metal a little to remove some of the dent but leave it a little low. Make sure you tap down that high spot just under the grill. When you think...

I'm with Bob and Brian, level your filler before priming but if you see a low spot when sanding your primer you may need more filler. If that's the case scuff the remaining guide coat with some...

The Mystic Cut should remove the 2000 grit scratch quite easily. Be sure that you're not sanding too dry, keep the surface quite wet and allow the water to wash away any particles. Also, be sure to...

I don't think I've ever used thinner for that job but it will probably work. Mix a small amount first to make sure it doesn't negatively effect the primer.

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