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I don't know who would make their kid drag around a wagon painted with RUSTOLEUM. Why not do it 'right'?

It has glossy spots in the flat because it dried very slowly in those areas. You need to have it dry quickly to remain flat. Let it dry for a few days, preferably in the sun, then try to give it...

The drip rail molding appears to intersect the rear underglass molding - goes all the way to the bottom. But this is a vinyl top.11804

I don't know how that particular hinge is built, but options include drilling for a new pin or bushing or replacing the hinge.

You finish it up and I'll give you $5500 for it. That body will be worth quite a bit of cash when you're done.... To the right person, of course, those old pickups aren't everyones cup-o-tea.

The patch will be much stronger steel than the rest of the panel. It should not be brittle unless it's cooled with water or the like. If it air cools, it will take a pounding. The HAZ (heat...

I don't understand what you're trying to accomplish by restricting the intake air. The fan speeds up because there's less air resistance due to the lack of intake air. It may run faster, but...

Rivets are available from places like McMaster Carr or other industrial supply. They're even down at my local hardware store, but finding the right size may be a problem.

If I had the room, I'd buy a complete new one and pipe the two together using the controls off of the new one and the second as just a storage tank, doubling your storage capacity.

You're assuming I know where the safety goggles ARE! This could add hours to the procedure.

I doubt it would work, but take some of the filler you want to use, apply it to a small piece of metal and heat it in your oven to 375-400 and see what it does.

Damn. I remember one of the last clears I shot 5 years ago, or so was 2020. I couldn't believe it wasn't available, but looking at the ppg site, doesn't seem to be. I need to do less metalwork...

The reason things don't stick to chrome is because it's smoooooooth. Rough it up with some 400 grit and powder coat will stick to it just fine. The powder should flow out and cover minor pitting,...

I've done it both ways. Just as good? Yes. Better than welding? Not in my opinion. My choice is still to weld - because I can. If I had to look for equipment or someone to do it, I'd use...

I have a motorcycle fairing made of ABS (I think) - from a 2008 Harley Davidson. It is going to be mounted on a Goldwing. I need to fabricate attachment points on the fairing and was wondering...

I rebuilt a 1956 Camper -stripped it bare and would not do that again. It was original factory finish and was stuck on there better than anything I laid on after it. If you have sound original...

If you can, bring the answer back here. I'd like to know, too.

I don't know anything but a ceramic coating that will go to 1200 degrees. If you want to retain the metallic look, there are metallic ceramic colors, but you will lose some definition of the welds...

UHSS is more akin to stainless than mild steel. It is NOT a stainless steel as we normally understand it, but does have higher percentages of chromium.

Cold air is denser, not thinner. If that's what's meant by thinner.

if you have a mig or tig welder, just shoot some argon or mixed gas in the can to remove the oxygen.
I have used Bloxygen as well, but there never seems to be a can around when I need it!

Even though it's infrared, it's still an ignition source, so wouldn't be prudent to install in the booth. You're better off with a furnace heating the shop and your booth pulling in warm air and...

True, candies can be difficult to master, but if you're going to do a candy, it can't get much easier than something as small as a tank and side covers.

Zappa fan?

From my experience, cold outside air (depending HOW COLD) shouldn't be a problem because the units tend to heat the air a little as it's pumped through its system. Now if you're talking well below...

The dead space isn't that much, I'm more concerned with the change holding up. My thoughts were along the lines of cutting, gluing, then finishing with the flexible filler. I guess if it doesn't...

I have some motorcycle saddle bags made of ABS that I want to modify and am looking for the best method to make changes. On the rear of the bag, there are two indentations where tail/marker lamps...

I just elbow down at the end of the run and put the 't' for the connector a little up from the bottom with a valve to let water out. I also have a filter/drier in the line before it goes to the gun...

If you're running 80 ft of line, I'd suggest 3/4 minimum, but 1/2 will work, just not flow as well when using air hog equipment. Run the lines up and drop down AWAY from the compressor. Don't let...

I've used PPG DBC9700. It will need a flat clear topcoat.

I am going to be painting some motorcycle parts with both flat and gloss black. How do I minimize the ridge between the two? I figure I can go gloss clear over the entire piece, mask and use just...

I figured I should have spent more time searching. Thanks, Len.


One other question - do I need the Fusor surface modifier, or will any adhesion promotor work with Fusor?

I have a front fender off of a Goldwing that I want to modify/remove some parts. How would you fill the trim holes left behind on a plastic fender? Underside look doesn't matter. I was thinking...

I only scored 85. I must not be as old as you guys.........

Sorry it's late, but this is what I was referring to:

http://www.anvilfire.com/iForge/tutor/safety3/index.htm

Not true. It killed Jim Wilson, a blacksmith from North Carolina.

Hot rolled 1008 and cold rolled 1008 are the same steel (same as other grades), neither is 'stronger'. Cold rolled is more accurate to its size and doesn't have any mill scale rolled into the...

Difficult to clean? I've used furnace squirrel cage blowers in different applications for years and have never considered cleaning one! LOL.

if you have a gas or oil furnace in your house, it's forced air, but the heated air is not exposed to a flame. It travels over a heat exchanger.

Forced air is fine except for dust, open flame or spark is what you want to avoid.

A good rule of thumb is that if there's any question of an explosion, be sure to have the camcorder set up while doing it.
Do you mean you want to turn the heat back on after the seal coat while it...

The other thing to think of is that as you're burning fuel, you're creating a lot of water vapor that will condense on cold objects. Kerosene and propane both create a lot of water.

Why not use an automotive urethane? It's a lot more durable than the other finishes mentioned.

Be sure to tell us about the first time you get to 70mph on those little wheels. And don't forget to video for u-tube.

Soda blasting is the way to go for paint removal on cars/trucks.

Exactly. I figure the cheapest option might be to find someone to pinstripe OVER the existing one with a less offensive color or a match to the base.

Has anyone tried removing a painted on pinstripe. Not my car, but it's a Mercedes SL560, likely a base/clear paint job. I figure the ONLY possibility would be to find a solvent that attacks the...

Need to see what the product sheets from the epoxy say about topcoats.

Yes, you're correct if you go that route. Another solution would be to use flexible lines from the piping to the regulator.
My regulator connects directly to the compressor about a foot or so from...

It's my opinion that you really need to prime/seal AFTER welding. I don't know where they came up with the idea of 'weld through' primer, but anything that's welded has all of the paint coating...

You shouldn't call someone a moron while you're mis-spelling 'you're'.

And urethane will hold up as well as enamel under the hood, and so will powder coat when done right.
I have powdercoated...