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Yeah, I've heard good stuff about their interior plastic and vinyl paints.

What I'd really like to find out is how well their Rust-Shield product works. It is designed as a chassis and underbody...

Krown Rust Control, available in Canada. It is a petroleum based product with lubrication properties, and is compatable with electrical connections etc. It has a high flow rate and continues creeping...

Specifically has anyone used SEM Rust-Seal, Rust-Shield, or Rust Mort? If not those products any SEM paint products at all? Do they do what they say they will? Looking for feedback. Thanks

A better, more durable, and correct appearing finish would be to parkerize them after blasting and then cook them in old motor oil to darken and further protect. You can buy a parkerizing solution...

Looks real sharp. I like how you outlined the flames.

Is that an NOS bottle? Strange looking rear swingarm. Whose frame?

Bikes typically have alot of detail body work before paint. Nice job.

Phil V's advance is valid and comes from years of experience. However, given enough time and money, you can restore almost anything. Even so, it won't necessarily make the end result worth the time...

Dynacorn is reproducing a '67 Mustang fastback body, firewall back, from original tooling. Washtenaw Community College is doing a complete build of the same, (they do absolutely awesome work) to...

I agree and think this applies to all phosphoric acid based metal treatments. I've used Ospho and rinsed and had flash rust develop. If you don't rinse, or wipe clean, you'll have the white dusty...

Snap On? Never having heard of a "Crud Thug" I had to do a search and look it up. Seems like the concensus view is that it's the tool to have for vinyl, glue, undercoat, and seam sealer removal, as...

How will you address the front shock towers?

I notice when you cut away rusty areas there is more rust present on the panels behind. How do you generally treat this? Also wondering how you plan...

If you don't mind my asking, what do you do for a living? You have a lot of skills for a 1st time hobbyist taking on a complicated project. Very nice job so far.

Not a criticism, but I wouldn't...

The engine looks fairly clean given the condition of the rest of the car. Maybe rebuilt somewhere along the way?

Do you plan to recondition the original leaf springs, or replace? As long as...

There is a high-end downdraft Saico booth with heat, lift, front and side entrances, proper air supply, etc. available for rent in my area for $75.00 per hr, no minimum. This is a painting...

What is a non branded wreck?

Were the aftermarket fenders purchased new? Were they CAPA certified and did they come primed with an E-coat. I assume whether ecoated or not, they were epoxy primered...

I think I stated that clearly in my post:

"Tell that to the dead guy.
http://www.cdc.gov/NIOSH/FACE/stateface/ca/05ca010.html

However, in this case forensic tests showed the failure was due...

I'd like to know the process too. On my Blazer project, the plastic chrome grill has seen it's better days. It's not peeling tho'. I debated whether to buy a new one, or to paint it the body color,...

Thank you gentlemen.

Tell that to the dead guy.
http://www.cdc.gov/NIOSH/FACE/stateface/ca/05ca010.html

However, in this case forensic tests showed the failure was due to an explosion caused by combustables (using...

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Still looking for the answer. I have to switch over door guts to new (used) shells. The window actuators are attached with rivets, not uncommon, I guess. At any rate, I'm thinking reattaching...

If it were me, I'd have the tank inspected for safety reasons, given you don't know it's work, or maintenance history. If it's rusty on the outside, it's possible that it's rusty enough on the inside...

I've been trying to get into a community college class geared towards the hobbyist to learn how to paint with modern materials and have access to their shop, booth, and instruction. Unfortunately,...

Looking good. So this was a complete color change with a two-tone scheme. Looks like you de-trimmed it, so to speak, as far as the previous woodgrained trim.

Has anyone replaced doors on a Gen 1 S10 and if so, have you switched over the window regulators that are riveted on? I know some guys reinstall with nuts & bolts but I'd like to use rivets, as the...

What kind of school? private, H.S., trade school, community college. etc. Seems like tuition would cover that kind of stuff, filters being cheaper than paint.

I'm trying to find someone that would...

I figured you'd do that with the exposed areas and I see you only cut out what was necessary to make the repair. What I was wondering about was the surface rust that appears to run up around the...

Yeah, Bubba loves that stuff. It hides his shoddy workmanship. Are you planning to buy repop floor pans and weld them in? That's probably the best way to do it given what you are working with. I...

Very nice work. The panels look straight as can be. What type of material did you use?

Do you do this work on the side? What do you charge a customer per hour? Is there a difference between types...

A question for you if you don't mind. I noticed on the driver side quarter that there is surface rust present on the inner structure up behind the qtr patch you installed. How will you address this?...

How much can you buy this car for? There are alot of valuable parts on this car, just salvage value alone. If you can buy it right, it might be worth your while to fix it.

I had a Honda Civic EX...

Patched over existing rust and bare metal, and used window caulk to seal? Definately signs that Bubba was there. It always puzzles me the mentality of people that do that kind of work, whether on...

Fun stuff. When I did it I had the same equip. It was such slow going and I was using so much sand that I decided to farm the frame and axle housing out. I had done all the other associated chassis...

Nice truck, looks like a very solid project. Love seeing all the pics. I take it you are doing your own sandblasting? Pressure pot, or siphon feed? What size compressor? I tried it once myself with a...

Did you say this is your father's truck?

With the cab off the frame you missed a great opportunity to "do this thing the RIGHT way..." The frame should have been "bead blasted" as someone else...

Very clean and tasteful looking. I like the two-tone scheme you chose. What color is the dividing stripe?

Interesting comment on the 88-98 Chevy/GM truck series. Great series of trucks and can...

Use a spot weld drill bit. It just cuts the outside of the spot weld. Be careful not go too far and drill into the base metal. When you get far enough they usually pop loose.

Apparently no one wanted to comment on adhesive, pro or con, for this repair.

Update, we've decided against using adhesive. Will be epoxy primering everything and using plug welds where factory...

Dude, don't get your panties all wadded up if you don't want to answer a couple of simple questions to help guide you in your project. You came here asking for help and many of us have already made...

Interesting website. Just finished reading up on the Hemi Charger project, that was a rough one for sure. He says he dips his projects but doesn't say what process is used. It looks like acid due to...

Why do you want to use an epoxy primer as mentioned in your other post? You talked about potentially using Rustoleum products, primer and topcoat in this thread, I would advise against that.

I am...

Looks super straight. Judging from the cage, seat and wheel wells, I take it this is NOT INTENDED FOR STREET USE. :D

Why do you scuff Picklex20 after it drys and before painting? The company says this isn't necessary. Also don't you work it in and wipe off the excess as per recommendations? Seems like scuffing...

Refer to your other post/question. You're getting ahead of yourself. But to answer your question regarding whether Epoxy primers can be applied with a foam roller, I wouldn't advise it. Most epoxy...

I haven't used Picklex 20 so I can't say how effective it is at converting rust that is still stuck in the pitted areas. I'm sure someone has used it for similar projects and can answer.

There...

Not sure what year is being asked about but on the 88-98 series Chevy truck the answer is no. The crossmembers are there for support but also to mount the bed to the frame. They are spot weld across...

No replies on this one yet? Plug welds are probably the only practical solution. Clean up all rust and prep* the metal properly before welding. *Picklex20 is purported to actually improve the weld...

True epoxies are very resistant to chemicals, very tough to chip, provide great corrosion protection and are used by the OEMs, (along with epoxy-based powdercoats) for these reasons. One downside is...

You've gone to the trouble of separating the body from the frame, and have it on a rotisserie. You've sandblasted it clean, so far so good........and then you what?! .....you used fiberglass to patch...

Brad, there appears to be some disagreement on whether DPLF is moisture resistant. According to posts here on this forum by PhilV, (a life long painter) it isn't. And the PPG tech I spoke to alluded...

The NCRS has changed their judging standards on paint to reflect the realities of today's finish technologies and environmental concerns. Lacquer cannot be bought, or even legally sprayed (by...

After reading the data sheet for DPLF, I was somewhat confused because the footnote for sandblasted steel said 1.2-1.5 mils required, or the surface must be treated Metal Cleaner/Conditioner, or...