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thank you very much, Len.
this sounds a lot better then what I am doing :)
I will be trying this ASAP

randy

I am not sure if I am doing it right, but I use a plastic scraper and scrap the filler off my spreader before it hardenes.
I also use a different spreader to take the filler out of the can so I...

which filler spreader do you prefer and why?

also, I am still having a hang of a time getting the hardener to mix completely with the filler. could someone please help me get this straightend out?...

hi again

I was looking at the possible purchase of a long dual piston inline air sander and was wondering how good of a job they do as far as getting a surface flat, and do they save a lot of time...

Hi all, and thanks ahead of time

I was wondering if there is a tip to keeping the putty in the pin holes?
sometimes it stays, other times when you start to sand it doesn't.

any tips much...

I am DEFINATELY not a pro by any means, but I do know one thing:

If I had this http://autobodystore.net/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/hut5501.jpg sander when I started my body work, I would have...

evercoat regular lightweight filler and premium deluxe lightweight filler (branded as color-flow for CarQuest Canada Ltd.)?
The only differences on the can is the pemium says it is stain resistant....

I just bought an 5" hook and loop 4 amp random orbit sander and am amazed how fast it takes down material. not much for tight spaces, but great for big flat surfaces.
If I had this when I started,...

hi again and thanks for answering...

when I tried the file, the filler was "gummy" and "rolled" (like big round gummy balls, which was ruining the patch) off the surface instead of coming off...

Len

sorry for all the confusion...

I am using short hair fiberglass reinforced autobody filler for shaping the rear wheel fender as I had to totally rebuild it due to rust....did not know...

HI

I have been using a high quality short hair body filler and I was wondering if I am using to little or to much hardener?

when it diries and I sand it some of it will turn to powder,...

I was wondering when (in the drying time) is it best to use a sureform file?
I tried to use it on short haired filler while it was drying and the results were a disaster (only used it on a little...

Is it worth the extra money compared to short/long strand filler?
If so, why and what would be the best uses of it

thanks

HI

I have a powerfist 4 gallon 2hp peak pancake that produces 5.2 cfm @ 40 or 50 psi (can't remember which one)
and 4.2 cfm @ 90 psi

some of my air tools run great that are rated for 4 cfm...

Hi again :D

I was wondering if someone can explain to me the differences in the two.
as my air compressor is not big enough for a dual action, is an electric random orbit almost as good?

...

If it is to long, wouldn't it not sqeeze together properly?

thanks phil

randy

I have a random orbit 8" buffer that runs at 5400 rpm.
would this be fast enough to "mimic" a highspeed buffer?

thanks, all this will help

randy

Thank you~


randy

hi

I was wondering if any makes an electric version of the double piston air sander? (double the length of a regular electric sander)

my 2 horse 4.2 CFM @ 90 psi just isn't big enough for an...

Hi again

I know what the differences are of the two, but

could someone please tell me the different uses of both. :confused:

thanks a million ;)

randy

thanks len
I dumped that stuff a while back.
near the end of my body work, some of the scratches etc was filled with ColorFlow lightweight polyester finishing putty sold by CarQuest.

ever hear...

this is awefull......
once I am done straping the paint.....
I will have MORE sanding then before I painted it....
no matter how hard I try, you just can't advoid getting gouges....
I will NEVER...

I just read it is between 1/16 and 1/8 more then the thickness of the metal.
does this sound right?

what is the aprox thickness of body sheet metal?

thanks

randy

nothing.

not even an acknowlegement of my e-mail
thanks duplicolor

oh well, enough wineing and back to the truck....
coming very slowly:D :cool:

Hi everyone

I would like to say first, thank you to everyone who has helped me so far.

I was wondering if there is such a thing as a conversion kit to turn a angle grinder into a high speed...

I was wondering if there is a guide to use on what is the proper pop rivet length on different thicknesses of sheet metal?

thanks

using 1/8 counter sink pop rivets for patch panel........

the on going sauga.....


I phoned CIL paints and told them my problem....
they seem to think the sealer from duplicolor is at fault, well sort of.
seems that the paint is oil based and likely...

thanks for the reply

when I peeled off some of the paint, on the primer there looked like tiny moisture drops on the primer itself.

here is the order I did things. filled, sanded, put...

thanks for the replies so far.

It looks like I have to strip the paint off, hopefully not the whole truck but down the whole right and left side from the cab back.
some of the paint lifted like...

Hi again guys.
I just discovered that after a heavy rain last night, my new paint job looks ruined! It looks like (and I am hoping) just the last coat got it. the paint underneath still seems a...

thanks!
unfortunately I had to rush the paint as at night the moisture was holding in the primer, making it almost imposible to continue.
I plan on repairing the box and other things next year, and...

I can't find any tips from the internet on buffing an polishing.
I painted my 1987 S15 sierra with a professional Marine arkyd enamel paint. (no hardener)
I would like to smooth it a bit and buff...

I just painted it.....
http://pic.piczo.com/img/i161471405_14371_2.jpg

closer look
http://pic.piczo.com/img/i161434401_24435_2.jpg

A view of the inside.....
The bottom seems to be the only...

sorry for the ignorance, but what is mldg?

the bottom of the door on the inside is rotted, but just the bottom.
I plan to do something with it next year, as this year I am running out of good...

Hi everyone.

I have an 1987 S15 Sierra pickup (I think it is the canadian equivellant to the USA sonama)

I would like to intall the lower door skin without taking the full door off. is this...