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    You can

    But it will look the best if you reprime.
  2. Thread: Bad Spot

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    Even if a true craftsman (hard to find)...

    Even if a true craftsman (hard to find) strightend that QT it would still need some lead or at the very least a bead of weld to make the edge. good luck
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    Great fence paint

    I don't know about a car but u can paint over a rusty fence with this stuff and it will not rust back. Trailers and such its great on. I would like to try this japan drier. Sounds like cool stuff....
  4. Thats an old trick, good job!

    Thats an old trick, good job!
  5. You buy a viscosity cup(cup with a hole in the...

    You buy a viscosity cup(cup with a hole in the bottom)and time the paint running through.
  6. I have never tried it but an old Dulux painter...

    I have never tried it but an old Dulux painter told me to warm my paint in a pan of hot water to thin it.
  7. In my neck of the woods that car will bring $400...

    In my neck of the woods that car will bring $400 tops and thats thinking positve. I would take what ever I could get for it and hope for the best. Maybe a good deal will come along on another car....
  8. Spies charges the same for all colors.

    Spies charges the same for all colors.
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    If I were you I would paint the back panel and...

    If I were you I would paint the back panel and R,L 1/4. You can break the clear at the back of the doors along the fenders and at the top just roll your tape on the rap around bead type body line. A...
  10. Matrix is the same product as ppg dbc to a t. But...

    Matrix is the same product as ppg dbc to a t. But I don't think PPG makes it. Anyway if u like ppg you will like matrix. Its mid priced but great quality. The cheapest Ive found is Kirker. Its not...
  11. Thread: Soft clear

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    I like buying my paint from the vender that moves...

    I like buying my paint from the vender that moves the most product. Paint is like chew, its best when its fresh. We have a local vender that sells Dupoint but I don't thing they sell more than 5 gal....
  12. I think its just 4 parts clear 1 part hardener,...

    I think its just 4 parts clear 1 part hardener, up to 10% solvent but none is best if your paint gun will spray thick clear well. By the way 10% in a 4-1 formula is 1/2 or 4:1:1/2.
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    I know for a fact that Eastwoods cheaper line is...

    I know for a fact that Eastwoods cheaper line is Kirker. I called Kirker and ask them. They did not want to say at first but after some Tech. questions they said it was their paint! I think Kirker...
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    Another thing that helps on difficult and soft...

    Another thing that helps on difficult and soft runs sand out is a coat of 2k primer over them to aid the wet sand paper (ride the runs down before the area around it). It should be noted that 2k...
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    They work as good as any of the cheeper brands. I...

    They work as good as any of the cheeper brands. I will be painting a 48 ford with their ultra glo uthane. I will let you all know how it turns out..
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    Kirker Super Rust Stop is $26.00 a gal. and you...

    Kirker Super Rust Stop is $26.00 a gal. and you can spray your paint over it wihout sanding it. If sanding is needed you should have it done before you prime.
  17. Thread: Pdr 101

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    What are you working on, learning PDR? The oil...

    What are you working on, learning PDR? The oil can may be from 1 or more problems. To large of dent to PDR(Some dents are just to large or sharp), a hiding crown or to dull of a tool. On large dents...
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    As far as the neighbors, They will be fine, ISOs...

    As far as the neighbors, They will be fine, ISOs are not any more dangers outside than tick & insect pestisides.
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    I do this for a living so its not a welcome...

    I do this for a living so its not a welcome topic. I will say these paints should be handeled with care. I have been painting sence I was 14 and am now 33. An overdose of paint will make my hart race...
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    It is most likely made of SMC. It is more work...

    It is most likely made of SMC. It is more work to repair but can be done at 40% more cost than standered fiberglass.
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    I work in a makeshift paint room that alows dust...

    I work in a makeshift paint room that alows dust in the paint. not alot but I like to get it out as best I can.
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    I had alot of problems with Dupont and went to...

    I had alot of problems with Dupont and went to PPG. Maybe someone else can help you.
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    I use 1500 wet on my 2nd coat then I don't touch...

    I use 1500 wet on my 2nd coat then I don't touch the 3rd. What brand of base are u using. I use PPG DBC. Some base coats are hard to sand.
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    If it is unopened it may still be good. You can...

    If it is unopened it may still be good. You can test it by mixing up a bit of it and do spray-out on metal. I will take 1-2 weeks for it to fully cure. Then u can test its proformance. Take a rag wet...
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    Im like you, the stuff I work on don't have much...

    Im like you, the stuff I work on don't have much rust and elimanating it is'nt a big deal. The thing is I have an 8 year project of a 68 chevy truck 4x4 that I have done "right". It is almost done...
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    I do not wipe down before the next coat but some...

    I do not wipe down before the next coat but some here do it's a judgement call. I will tell you that metal 2 metal will srink for days after it is put on if it is cool in the first few min. after you...
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    Thanks Bradnes1, have you personaly used picklex?...

    Thanks Bradnes1, have you personaly used picklex? If so have you been able to watch a car with picklex under the paint age? Also this fiberglass paste len was talking about, do you know any thing...
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    This is the truck I am refering to it is mine and...

    This is the truck I am refering to it is mine and I want to do a fast paint job on it. Alot of rust! I plan on buzzing it down with a DA and priming it with epoxy. Will this hold for the most part....
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    Len, the holes left behind by the EZ edge. Am I...

    Len, the holes left behind by the EZ edge. Am I to understand that those are filled in with some sort of fiberglass paste. Do you have a link to this paste and will it hold in holes this size(dime)....
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    If you get any snow hail or wind a plastic roof...

    If you get any snow hail or wind a plastic roof will be a problem for you. You will spend 4 or 5 hundred on wood and fasners for a junk building. What would you think of a car port. You can buy them...
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    Sticky: How can u use the blade w/o a handal. Seems like...

    How can u use the blade w/o a handal. Seems like your fingers would get tired.
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    Is it new,do you have 402 or 401 hardener. I use...

    Is it new,do you have 402 or 401 hardener. I use it often and it sprays smooth as silk. Air psi. tell us more about your enviornment.
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    The sv282 is good. Used a many a gal. of it.

    The sv282 is good. Used a many a gal. of it.
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    Try this paint and primer. The 2k is called...

    Try this paint and primer. The 2k is called "perfect prime". This brand gives you alot of bang for your buck.

    http://www.kirkerautomotive.com/html/perfect_primer.html
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    A salvage yard will know the best frame guy I...

    A salvage yard will know the best frame guy I would think. A good body shop is hard to find. Just ask around. Your INS. CO. is'nt allowed to help you find a shop. You might ask other INS. COs where...
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    I use gray or buff(yellow). Black is to messy for...

    I use gray or buff(yellow). Black is to messy for me, I touch my face and get black all over. Other wise one color is as good as any other. Sometimes I get tired of looking at one color and change. ...
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    I really like rage gold but then I liked dinalite...

    I really like rage gold but then I liked dinalite so Im not that hard to please when it comes to filler. The finnishing pudy is the finnal step and you need good product for that. I like dophin...
  38. I to have used evercoat SMC resin many years with...

    I to have used evercoat SMC resin many years with no failure.
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    You can spray an intercoat clear before you...

    You can spray an intercoat clear before you paint. I don't do this but it can be done. In fact you could seal with a black sealer followed by innercoat clear. This would look like a black paint job.
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    That sounds fine. I don't like the Slick Sand for...

    That sounds fine. I don't like the Slick Sand for this reason.(all the extra steps). I find that a thin coat of black epoxy on bare metal followed by three coats of light colored (gray) 2k blocked is...
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    I do if not seal it well.

    I do if not seal it well.
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    I think this the wrong photo for the question. If...

    I think this the wrong photo for the question. If this is the right photo you are confused and can't be helped.
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    I don't like using acetone for a wipe down, it...

    I don't like using acetone for a wipe down, it dries to fast and it stinks. I try to avoid the need for a wipe down till im ready to paint.(except once before I start sanding) However PPG has an all...
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    Sounds good, I can't make out the damage but a...

    Sounds good, I can't make out the damage but a stud gun shrinks a little with every pin so it should work good.
  45. Thread: Air Tools

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    My last air board was a Viking I got new off the...

    My last air board was a Viking I got new off the snap-on truck. I loved it but only lasted 2 years. How long should a Viking to last? Thanks for the info
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    I would say, try a small spot on the lower body...

    I would say, try a small spot on the lower body before painting the whole car. try it on a rock chip or a sand through.
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    I allways try not to fill over 2k because I seen...

    I allways try not to fill over 2k because I seen it dlam once and old AE was under the primer Im not sure. To answer your question.
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    Are you working in a shop or are you just a DIY....

    Are you working in a shop or are you just a DIY. Reason I ask is I was thinking of buying that gun and wondered if it was an every day gun.
  49. Thread: Air Tools

    by 68-chevyman
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    Air Tools

    My tools are getting old/warn. I wanted to hear some opinions on the best air tools. I will have to replace my air file first then the mud hog, DA, primer gun, and 90% angel grinder. The air file at...
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    What kind of hood and do you have image.

    What kind of hood and do you have image.
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