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Pretty new to lacquer, so please forgive my ignorance. Anybody got any input on wait time before waxing fresh lacquer paint? Also is there anything different about waxing lacquer? The paint I am...

Did the service bulletin say to use glycerin instead of gun lube? I mean was that the reason for the bulletin?

Ok, I finally have an update on this problem.

Used stripper on front side of bed of truck (side that is next to cab when installed), this is one of those beds that bolt together and it has had...

I have always just used an "all metal" filler over those lead seams. Then a thin coat of regular filler to make it smooth. Of course you want to rough up the metal and the lead so the filler has a...

All of the suggestions these guys made are good ones. I just thought i would throw in my 2 cents.
First of all, I REALLY like what you are doing, and I wish there were more people willing to try it...

Is there a reason you need to sand to base? If there is nothing wrong with the paint that is there you really only need to scuff the clear and you can spray over it. If you start trying to sand off...

One other thing to consider is the condition of the rest of the fender, things like the gap to the door and hood, and any other dents or dents that were fixed before and may need to be redone.
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Thats what is weird about it, I did everything the same. Thats why I think it had something to do with something like galv.?

Spent most of the day with wire wheel and DA, got them cleaned up and...

Any idea why it would do that on the doors but not the fenders?

here are a couple pics to show you what I am dealing with

my plan was to chemical strip only the "jams" then buffer/sand the outside. Stripper worked fine on inside of fenders, just applied and let set for about 30 min scraped off majority of what was there...

I AM very concerned about priming over it. Removing it is adding a LOT of work to this job. I would really like to know what is causing it because I have quite a bit more to do, and would like not to...

I am using clean strip aircraft paint stripper. Used it a few days ago on the new cheaply painted inner fenders with not problem, worked perfect. Today I stripped the origianal door inners, painted...

I am interested to see some pics of what is under that filler, I dont know those cars very well, but by the looks of the filler, I think it has been chopped. Its always interesting to see how the...

WOW ! I am really surprised that nothing will grow were that soda blasting was done! I thought it was supposed to be one of the more environmentally friendly ways to do it.

All good ideas, Thanks

Also, anyone have any input on buying a soda blaster? Pro's and con's. $300 vs. $700 vs. $2000. And, Yes, I already know the obvious "the more you spend..." theory. But I...

I'm getting ready to start on an early 80's chevy truck, complete strip and repaint. Someone put a lot of new panels on and did a terrible job of adjusting aftermarket doors and fenders:(. Then...

Another good trick is, after you have done the repair in fiberglass, just paint on a coat of resin and then sand it smooth, helps to cover up fibers and seal things up.

Honestly dont think I have ever measured it! I would say about 25% color 75% clear. I put base down first to get the color. You might want to do some tests to get the look you want, less base=more...

Is there any paint under the paint that is commint off? And if there is, how does it look? Is it the same color? Can you tell if it looks like it has been sanded?

You can use a lot of different things but you do not want to use cardboard, the filler can soak up chemicals from it. Stick with something like the Clean sheets or something hard that you can clean...

it is possible you are putting on your first coat too heavy, i allmost always use a very light first coat.

just a thought

The easiest way I have found is to mix some base in with the clear, this will give you a duller look. There are also flattening agents that can be added, should be able to get from wherever you got...

The only reason to worry about the water is if you are worried about sanding through the epoxy. It might sound crazy but I like to dry sand the first coat of epoxy with 120 and 220and reprime then...

there are a lot of variables to consider, like type of paint, temp truck sat in, and what do you mean by "it does not look so good". If you could give some more details we can help you our better.

Before you do anything, take a pointed tool like a sharp punch or a pick and try to poke it through the center of several of the rusty spots. If you are in an area known for rust like I am, you could...

I did sand it, but it is very possible that i didnt let it dry long enough (about 20 hrs at 70 deg.). If you dont think it well cause any problems I think I will do a first and last coat of thinner...

thanks for the info, I am trying to respond without sounding like I am arguing with you because I am definitely not!! I have already done that, with the exception of the final coat of thinner. The...

its a white convertible with red int.

I guess I should have given a little more info, the car has been completely restored back to original, 427 4 speed, very nice! I know for sure that it was repainted with lacquer. It must go back with...

I have read a old post on this and got some good info, and I apologize for beating a dead horse, but I have a couple more questions. I have a lot of experience with bc/cc but very little with...