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Thanks Mike. So the answer is, yes you plan to paint the wheelwell plastic. Now, next question, what color are you doing the four & four parts?

You know, those wheelwell plastic/flares can be...

What color or colors are you planning and are you changing the wheelwell plastic color also? I did that one time on a dark green valance under the front bumper that I need charcoal/black color. I...

That thing turned out PERFECT!!! Nice top picture shows perfectly flat panels. Found myself studying what was parked across the street in the reflection of the green. Super Nice job that you should...

Seems a quart is a lot for a vehicle but we can't see what's going on regarding your surface. In actuality, really doesn't matter how your paint surface was painted since we don't use the compound...

Hey Ray. Below is a link to Robert doing just that. Making OEM paint just a little flatter. Check it out:

http://www.autobodystore.com/rsw.shtml

Send Robert a PM. Don't know how far apart you...

Mike, it's shocking what people will do and are doing as I type this. My sister sold a really clean gold Pontiac with a vinyl top. One day while driving with my broth/law he said there's your sisters...

Your combination is perfect. Not sure exactly what's going wrong for you but will share this. When clear is in the gun, pay attention to the time period. It is NOT uncommon for the clear around the...

What type of gun and paint products are you using and is your compressor big enough?

Henry

I would never use the stuff as a topcoat to any car or my tractors but it does have a place on certain metal.

ALL DRY: I too have seen 2 cars painted with latex house paint. Have to wonder what...

It is good stuff or at least used to be. Years ago they had red and a yellow/green (forgot the chemical it claimed) but it was great stuff and lasted well over 25 years for me. JUST NOT on cars,...

I've not had good autobody tape do this for me. And you, you've been around here long enough that I know you didn't buy Dollar Store masking tape. What I think you have is like in the case of the...

If they painted this quarter recently then I'd go back. No one wants to do rust work let alone guarantee it. You can complain and they'll say your problem is growing from under what we did. While...

Len, this was my point to him for sanding the metal. Back in the lacquer days the paint would bite down to the bottom of the scratches and rear their ugly heads after the paint session. I think this...

The Makita 9227c is a great buffer AS WELL as a great sander and for what you did running on low gets the job done well without overheating the paper. Too fast and you're just be glazing over the...

Why did you have the fender painted in the first place? Was it dented or was it that you bought the truck in perfect condition and 4 months later saw bubbles and that's why you brought it back? How...

We want this to be a prize winner so before you go too far, check things out. You mentioned cracked paint. I would go to the worst spot and carefully sand a 6" area to see what's underneath to the...

That's it Len. It was Rebecca. Nice person.

Henry

Len, I remember that company also and the mystery question is, "What was her name?. I know I'll remember it soon as I hit the submit for this reply. She posted all the time and tried to help many...

Make sure you save some of that base color for repair of your roof (when you decide to). Make sure you stir the paint VERY well as a lot of the pigments love to hide out on the bottom of the can....

[QUOTE=The Car Doctor;226884]Quick into: I'm a professional automotive technician in the mechanical side of auto repair. About 20 years ago I painted a few vehicles as a hobbyist and I'm now...

The factory provides drain holes in the bottom of the doors and wheelwells of the quarter panels. Most people ride around without this on their mind so never think to clean the holes of sand/dirt....

I think if you start probing/poking around with a tiny screwdriver or finish nail you'll find holes inside and out. Looks like this truck has seen lots of winter salt. You've got a lot of work ahead...

I think the worst thing you could do right now would be to start cutting the car up. You gotta find replacement parts first and then do one peice at a time. Don't be concerned with bad metal around...

Welcome to the best site on the net! That Galaxie looks really good from here and it looks 'original'. What does it need close up? The Comet looks 'quick' and with new paint will look better. How...

Too bad we get critical of ourselves. You should try to perfect what you have because if you submit to repainting you'll end up where you're at right now sanding & buffing. If you have no problems...

How come you got fisheye? Been 30 years since I got some. Do you know what caused it or who? That's a bummer cuz it looks good from here. What's ever happened to those GTO's you were doing? You're a...

This is one of those times I wish we all lived closer. What kind of buffer are you using and what position (like a clock) are you holding the buffer on the surface and what speed?
If you have a...

First of all, I assume you're using GAS. You should post the specs on the welder so others can guide you who may have the same machine. With a wide variety of specs on welders it's really hard to...

Just saw this post and thanks for the comment. I'm certainly not an expert at colorsanding/buffing but I have put many hours in over the years to get it right. The EXPERT RESIDENT on this is ROBERT...

Thanks for the update. Was getting used to weekly/biweekly updates on the car or bike. Boy, the violations I could think of with that car on the street OMG!! Towed and impounded by a shady towing...

I would use this for the frame and your other rust sanded areas:

http://autobodystore.net/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ABS&Product_Code=1ZRS&Category_Code=RCAC

Len can have it...

Car looks good from here. It's a big car at that and you are new to painting. I congratulate you for taking on a 'complete' as one of your first projects. Not sure why it took you 18 hours but you'll...

Len said take a lot of pictures for a reason. I say you'll have too much twisting, flexing and exposure to rain. Especially with an excited yougster playing alone or in competition. You could use the...

Pics are a little too close. Can't even tell what the vehicle is. Anyway, since you're not after perfection look for a way to get behind the metal. Take out the tail light and see if the hole lets...

What state do you live in? Boy, that's a bunch of shit. So your state wants a registration fee for every year of a vehicles life regardless if it's actually used or garage stored. You mean you can't...

Car looks clean from here. How come that window looks partly open or not fitting right. Roll the window down past the "A" pillar and close the door. With the added weight of the glass lower in the...

What are you using bondo on a frame for. Thanks.

henry

Years ago and available at my local shop were 3 levels of UPOL clear. I used their "best" and that and the other two were in 5 liter containers mixed with harderner at 2.1. I never had a problem with...

big for base or clear but you may want to try it on something that don't matter then use it for primer.

Henry

rot hole showing. I would get off as much of paint/primer as I could and make sure after all your bodywork/primer you use a sealer. What color is it going to be; one color, two tone or? If one solid...

I'm late with a reply to this post of yours. I personally feel the P/U is the more unique of the 2; van or P/U. When I first saw what you posted I thought you were nuts or in love with the vehicle....

I don't really get dust in my paint but Len has said many times, most dust comes from your clothes or the hose. If you have any dust on your clothes it will dislodge as your arm rubs on your body...

What color are you spraying and is it solid, metalic or transparent. I used an entire sprayable quart of Dupont Chroma Base to do ONE small fender but the paint was very transparent and it took the...

[QUOTE=johnmaloney88;224106]cheers for the replies guys, i recleared the whole panel, and to say i'm happy is an understatement! after such a terrible finish before, this is a big improvement....

While I'd like to tell you a gallon will do, it may not. Depends on:


what color are you painting
what color(s) are you going over
is it a transparent paint
what mix 1 to 1, 2:1
brand of base

One hell of a money maker. You'll never see the owner walking around without the big roll of money. Couple buddies and me were going to buy a boneyard back when I was 38yrs old. Ended up we didn't...

[QUOTE=johnmaloney88;223901]painted this today, devilbiss gti pro with 1.2 nozzle and t2 aircap. used upol scratch resistant clear with a de'beer fast hardener. painted at 29psi.
now i think i might...

You're certainly an artist with your PDR tools. You've got a skill that most of us can't do. What you did sure looks a lot cleaner than if you used the stud welder. Problem I'm having is it took you...

Welcome to the site. Make SURE you buy enough paint. You buying that paint online or locally? Post some pics of your project. What color is it going to be and what kind of truck?

Henry

Sometimes while scuffing with a gray pad the surface appears to show more gloss than scuff. I use my sanding block over the scuff pad and get the result I'm after. Try it and see what you get.
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