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Phil isn't the only one confused.

If you can get it for a song and a dance or three, it might be worth it. If the guy wants $8 g's or more, forget it.

No offense taken. I was just meaning that I was my own monkey - I warped my truck bed panels slightly, and a friend's hood severely. I ended up buying a new hood for him from the junkyard, and...

ahhahhah! That's funny. Without background, you wouldn't realize how small it really is.

Yeah, Serge, I was the "monkey in the suit" before, and learned the hard way about warpage.

Schooner, russ69coupe was replying to fmr187. See who the quote is attributed to?

I used a 2.2 on my FLG2 with Slick Sand, and was happy with the results. Sprayed quite smoothly.

Yowzers. I realize that's an old car, but it's fairly popular among hotrodders. If parts are available, it would be worth the dough, IMO.

hmmm... that's just fine, but actually putting a PPG label on a can? They better look out.

I can't believe somebody would try to sell non-PPG product with a PPG label. They'd get their pants sued off of them in a blink.

Thanks for the add'l info, guys. As you'll notice that post is several months old now, and in the interim I've picked up 2 more sanders. :)

I found a NIB AirVantage on eBay for a swell price, and...

I've got a FLG2 and can't say I've noticed that. I imagine you already did, but make sure everything is perfectly clean, and that no seals are marred or mangled.

Another one that's available, and I want to try is the Aerosol Powdered (DRY) Guide Coat by Evercoat. So it's sort of both.

Nice job! I'm not a NASCAR fan, but those were the days of real 'stock' cars. The Coke colors makes for a nice color combo, too. You need some red leather pants and a gold silk shirt to wear when you...

Autobody101.com also has a section just for 'color' sand, buff, and polish. RAG and DrivenByShine are two of the more knowledgeable posters.

I've been using the 24", the standard block (6"?), and the round one. The round one comes in handy in ways similar to the teardop types. It's good for inner radii equal to and larger than itself. I...

Like High Noon or the OK Corral? :D

Anyway, it thoroughly depends on which models you're talking about. I've been thoroughly pleased with my palm random orbital IR 4151 and 4152. The AirVantage is...

This thread might be of use to you:

http://autobodystore.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3952&highlight=DA+random+orbit

random orbit, orbital, DA, rotary: these terms are sometimes errantly used...

LOL VERY ghetto!

Yep, agreed. Just pointing out that this concept has been around a while.

sounds good. If you could post pics, or I can PM u my email address, that would be cool.

I received some cup liners with my DeVilbiss FLG2 *6* years ago. It's not DeKups, though, so not a knock-off of 3M's PPS. It's essentially just some ziploks with little inserts which hold it inside...

I just ordered some Menzerna compund and polish based on recommendations I've read, from properautocare.com (another site is topoftheline.com).

What are your favorite pad choices, backing plates,...

I see plenty of tight-wad people (the sort that don't care about color match) get hoods and front fenders, and bolt them on their vehicle, thinking it's black paint of some sort.

And in a VERY...

As to the door lock hole itself, I recall seeing a tool which is crimped, or tightened in the hole, to re-shape it as it should be. I don't remember the maker of the tool, and I've never used one,...

Geez. I hate regulations.

The loop handle is one of the reasons (also weight) that I'm keeping my eyes peeled for an extra good deal on a Makita. I'll sell my DeWalt once I do.

It was an out-of pocket job, so I didn't have insurance fighting my case.

They didn't really miss anything. The only difference might have been a misunderstanding. I thought I made it clear that I...

Maybe an extra coat or two of 2k will even things out enough for you to re-spray.

Saws and air hammer with cutting bits can easily distort the metal. Nibblers leave little pointy pieces which get stuck in your boots, but they do work.

I prefer electric shears, and a nibbler is...

POR-15 sells something called Glisten PC, meant for clearing bare metal. I tried it, and was unimpressed. It went on with bubbles, which never released, and after several months, peeled here and...

I respectfully disagree, unless by 'estimate' you mean semi-accurate prediction of the actual bill. I had some body/paint work done to a car of mine in late 1998. They estimated it at $2500 - the...

Dynabrade makes Dynorbital sanders. Do a search here, and pay special attention to Dennis M. Schmidt's posts. He is EXTREMELY knowledgeable about all the options out there - air and elec.
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That would indeed be the dream scenario. I could do 6 hours of computer work at home, and 5 hours out in my shop no problem. No commute, less gas money, etc. That would keep me afloat no sweat, while...

I appreciate any info I can glean from these threads, as I've toyed for a while now with the thought of changing careers.

Since college, I've largely done 3D models and drawings (thus the 'CAD' in...

This is a skill I'd like to learn in time, too. I'll be getting a disc and DVD from you one of these days, John.

Now THAT was the days of real racing. Today's tube-framed, RWD, V8 versions of unibody, FWD, V6 "stock" cars are a joke. I don't watch racing, but if I did, it would be GT sports car racing or...

Well, I guess I've run in tamer circles, so that could explain it. I've never hung out with dopers, and mostly mild imbibers. And my parents usually knew where I was at and what we were up to in our...

That is A LOT of deaths. Were there some vans or buses involved or something? I've only lost one friend to a car accident death in all my 31 years.

As far as clear coats go:

I get the diff in price when it comes to things like tools, or special or new chemical compounds. But urethane paint has been around for years now, with plenty of time...

1. You can get pre-threaded std length galvanized or black pipe just about anywhere: Lowe's, Menard's, Home Depot, Farm & Fleet, TSC, etc. Or try your local plumbing supply place - they would be the...

1/2" steel pipe should be plenty. And I highly recommend using teflon tape, whether the yellow gas stuff or common white. "Pipe joint compound" gives a false sense of security because you torque the...

...and look pretty cool, which is a good thing. The stock Supra body of that era was a bit on the dull side, IMO, so custom work is a plus.

I was wondering the same thing, Serge, and also agree that it's pretty sharp.

I also noted the one guy's back yard. Fifteen or so sports cars in various states of disrepair/parting out. Behind a...

and as far as flash times (or curing for stuff with hardener/catalyst) remember to pay attention to the data that comes with your particular products... not the examples you see in a video or hear...

That's for sure. He could could find another camino, repaint it to match yours, part yours out, and make thousands off you and the parts.

I wish I could see some of you guys work. I would certainly learn a lot, and quickly.

That's for sure. They can bend antennas, lift trim, scratch paint and more.

That reminds me of an Andy Griffith episode. Opie and his buddies were basically swindling one another in trades. Opie said "Sure, pa. Billy did unto me, and now I'm doing unto Jimmy!"

I've never owned a Mustang yet, but I REALLY like the Mach I fastback body. Red with black stripes is pretty hot.