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Unfortunately that’s not an optional process for cosmetic aluminum sheets

Guys i could really use some help with the best way to clean oxidation spots off some 5052 aluminum sheeting. It was covered to protect it from some recent rain but either condensation got between...

Hello Len

Thanks for the info, I have a 3” pneumatic polisher with the white foam pad and yellow foam par and the wool pad the areas are small areas about 3 to 6 inches in diameter I was able to...

Need some schooling on buffing out minor abrasions and some small scratches in clear coat

Type of polishing/buffing compound

which buffing power tool and pads would you suggested
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Hello Len........

What I ended up doing was make all my tacks first using the 3-2-3 method of tacking to get the tank pan set and the seams flush all the way around.

Then I went back and did...

Interested in opinions on welding in floor pans and tank pans usually I weld them in in short series of welds till I have a full weld, so I did some series of spot welds, In series of 2's and 3's...

not sure what you are trying to say....???????????

How old is the machine.....How much use has it seen is it in good cared for condition also what size is the bottle and is it an owner bottle or lease bottle do you have any pic’s of it and what are...

SStampede.......Bob K is right and has gave you the best method of fixing your problem and That would be the easiest way to do the fix.

In My opinion that is a weak way to do it
welding on a thread stud does not always work as you might think, and in most cases it will just break at the weld under stress


If the stud is broke...

I would have to concur with mooch I also use an HF Paint shaker and have had no issues with mine as mooch said keep it greased and oiled and it works fine I use it for of allot of different uses...

Just a thought although Len could probably give you more insight on this than i could anyway
Have you thought about the cost of everything material wise ? Being copper is so expensive but if you...

Maybe this will help with plumbing
You might have to enlarge the pic a little

Well here is were I have gotten so far on the frame repair, one of these days I will change the date on the camera if I can figure out how this thing has way to many dawgon buttons.

Well I just ended up wet sanding it back down and did a redo could not figure out what happened till I went back out and with it being so hot here it attracted a small fly/flies? Which walked through...

Can Clearer be applied over Nason AE if so what will need to be done and what type of clearer should I use.

Thanks for the advice guys I appreciate all your wisdom it's been so long since I have painted and have forgotten so much about automotive painting I have to re-educate my self and this site is a...

Thanks’ For the reply Len I was sort of on the same page but like you said more time in fabricating The pieces so including the mechanic labor involved I quoted him 650 per side plus consumables and...

Thanks for the advice Phil, one more question about the pre-kleeno what is the best method of application for best results pour on rag/paper towel and wipe or ?? spray bottle and then wipe down. ...

Which material is best to use for pre-kleen solvent are the paper Scotts towels in a box the white ones ok or just stay with the old white cotton cloths and then wipe with tac-rag or micro fiber rag...

Looking to get some input on what I should price the labor out on two job’s

repair job#1
One being the rear frame has rusted out on both sides of this jeep, they sell a kit to repair this with...

It is best if you are going to drill and use an easy out you might want to use a reverse drill bit it will help enormously with an easy out extraction, usually if done correctly while you are...

Mostly I use Clecos when I'm working sheet metal for floor pans and quarter panel repair they hold the repair metal nice and tight when I tack in my work piece and have also used hi-locks to hold...

What are your thoughts on the use of aircraft Hi-Lok’s for sheet metal work in auto body
Does anyone else use them.

I tend to use them in many different aspects of sheet metal work where you...

Len Thanks for the help I will have to build the bank acct up a little so I can order the DVD I'm sure it will help me allot and being allot has changed since I have shot any paint everything seems...

Hello Len Thanks for your help on the registration problem I had yesterday greatly appreciated

the paint I am using is a
Nason ful-cryl 2
with nason ful-cryl-cat 2, ....483-11
nason med reducer...

Need advice on what is the causes of orange peal

Its been awhile since I shot automotive paint using an acrylic enamel I started early even though the temps were above 89d. Started with my first...