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Has anyone used Glasurit 801 epoxy primer wet-on-wet with RM Uno HD. The Glasurit tech says to wait 24 hours then scuff before putting on the Uno. I'd like to avoid the scuffing but don't know how...

I just bought a Makita 6040 but am not as thrilled with it as I thought I'd be for final polishing. I went back through Robert's video and look to be using it properly. I'm using a Meguires black...

Thanks Len. I like the design. Is the X part put in to keep the body from twisting?

I'd like to weld some braces into a convertible I'm restoring (1955 Sunbeam Alpine) before I pull the body off the frame. Is there a preferred way to run the braces?...Thanks

Thanks Len... Would it be ok to sand with a DA? I'm refinishing with PPG Concept BC/CC, not sure what brand the existing clear is. If I do go through the existing clear can I spot seal or should I...

I need to apply a non metallic (white) base over an existing clear coat. Can sand the clear with 600 grit on a short throw DA or is it best to sand by hand with a block? Does it matter if I wet...

I have an SAS system and would like to run a rigid breathable air line from the SAS compressor to a quick disconnect in the booth. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should use for the...

Thanks for the info Henry. You got to the core of my question with your comment about enamel. We were wondering if applying the new clear would give a lensing effect and magnify the peel rather...

I was asked by a friend recently if you put clear over a single stage, or even a previous clearcoat that had orange peel, would any texture show after leveling and buffing the new clear. The concern...

Thanks Len, I'll do that.

I've color sanded a car that was painted 2 years ago by someone else to remove the orange peel. I was too agressive in one area and can now tell in certain lighting that it's too thin. It's a white...

I pulled the rear interior panels off my Polara convert. and saw a ton of mud between the inner quarter and the inner sill. I got it out but can't for the life of me find the drain holes to clean. ...

I was able to contact the women that formulates the product. Their cleaner is citrus based and is very good for most contaminates but she thinks there is a better cleaner available that's targeted...

I'm going to freshen up a vinyl interior with a dye called Color-Plus and have two questions:

1. Does anyone have any experience with this product? It's water based as opposed to solvent based.
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I'm working on exterior chrome trim that has been buffed poorly. The chrome layer has been buffed through in spots exposing the nickel plating. If I buff the trim (low carbon not stainless) to a...

At risk of showing my ignorance, what pressure should the tank be at before opening the drain valve? In the past I've always dropped the air pressure down to about 10psi before opening the valve. Do...

I did this recently using 800 dry, 1500 wet, 3000 wet using a water bug III. I then polished it with Sure Finish on a wool pad and it came out great. Probably overkill but it won't take long with an...

I worked for many years with ITW, the parent company of Devilbiss and Binks. It was recently announced that ITW sold off Devilbiss. They may just be in a difficult transition period. Devilbiss is...

Thanks Len.

If I understand correctly you would add a flex agent to the primer and the clear but not the base? Does it matter that this is a rigid plastic vs. a soft bumper cover?

The attachment shows a spoiler with the factory applied clear coat peeling off. I'd like to remove the old clear and re-clear. My thought was to DA the old clear off with 600 wet, prep the spoiler...

I'm color sanding a car that was restored in 1990 and painted with Delstar acrylic enamel. Over the years the paint cracked in a few places. I've wet sanded the entire car with Trizac 1500. Most of...

Great site...Thanks

This is starting to get intimidating given that I have no electrical aptitude. What are your views on using an off the shelf static phase converter? I could live with the Hp reduction given that...

This is my first attempt at building one. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated. This being a low Hp unit, do I need a small motor to get the phase converter to spin or can I manually...

I'm putting together a 1.5Hp RPC. What would you recommend I use for caps?

I thought about painting the background on the ram black but thought I'd screw it up. If there's an easy way to do it I like to here about it. I think it would look sharp. Hadn't thought about...

I taped off 3/4" to seal the bottom of the mill to keep the dust from under it from blowing back onto the paint. I'm going to go back and stripe it with black to finish it off.

I should given all the free advice of yours that I've used.

Thanks Len.

Just wanted to thank everyone on the list for helping me through the restoration of my Bridgeport. I was a great way to test out new materials and techniques before I move on to a car. I could not...

I agree with Robert. I got the video and found it very helpful.

I just used some Sure Finish I got from Len and was very happy with the results. I used an orange pad on a Makita polisher running at low rpm. You might want to go with a softer pad for swirl marks...

I tried this yesterday on clear and couldn't be happier with the results.

Len, I was planning on using Rage Extreme. I have it on hand. Would that work in place of Quantum 1?

I read a post a while back from Len about using putty to remove a run. This seems like a fairly safe way to remove a run without sanding through although it may not be applicable for a wheel repair....

Thanks Len.

Mostly where my air hose came in contact while I was sanding or where dust from the initial paint removal process landed back on it. This is an old Bridgeport Mill that was very oily to begin with. ...

Thanks Henry. I did degrease prior to applying filler but was concerned with contamination afterword on the exposed metal spots. Overall I guess it's probably best not to use it.

Is it ok to wipe wax & grease remover over filler or should I try to keep it off the filler and only target where the metal pops through? I see nothing in the data sheets (Xtreme final wipe) that...

Thanks Len. Any idea what constitutes an approved hose. I just took a look at the cost and it seems pretty high but I'm reluctant to take any chances.

I have an SAS breathing system that came with a PVC breathing hose. It's difficult to work with in a cold shop. I've contacted SAS asking if I could substitute a rubber hose for the PVC but they...

The sheets were a bit confusing to me. It says it can be applied over steel as long as its had a two-step metal treatment but it doesn't say what those two steps are. Would those two steps be...

Should I put an epoxy primer down (ppg DP48LF) before using a primer surfacer (ppg K36)? I have some bare metal spots exposed and was wondering if it's over kill to epoxy prime first. I will be...

Thanks to all for responding. I feel more comfortable shooting this outside a booth.

Phil, I'm concered with iso's during spraying. I think I read on this forum that once hardened the iso's are no problem. I have a fresh air breathing system but won't be spraying this in a booth. ...

Would an epoxy topcoat be an option? I'm concerned about iso's.

I'm restoring an old Bridgeport milling machine. It's down to the bare metal now and should be in epoxy primer tomorrow. I haven't chosen a top coat yet. Any suggestions on what material would be...

Has anyone used a product called Peel Away 7 to remove undercoating?... Thanks

I've been out of painting since lacquer was popular but am getting back into it and was hoping I could get some advice on current products that work well together from primer to clear coat. I've...