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The two previous years they had metallic paint colors but then went to a solid Portuguese Orange.

This was about the time the Japanese were using varying Two coat paint processes.

I want to...

Hi Len:

I'm actually thinking of using the U-Pol clear that I got from you!

I'm Not too worried about the gas and oil on the frame - except around the swing arm where the chain lube will sling...

Hi guys!

Been a while since I've been around but had a question regarding the durability of the U-Pol #1 Clear in regard to oil and gasoline.

I have a few small parts that I am painting on a...

I bought the pads CH has directly from them and bolted the compressor to the floor in my basement.

PPG DPLF is compatible with PickleX....

Acid in both Picklex and Etch is a no-no.

When you are talking about sheet metal, think in terms of tacking, and spreading the heat around. Start at one end and then go to the other and alternate back and forth. When the areas you are...

In my experience w/HF equipment, if you approach your buying decision with a bit of realistic thinking, you can save some money.

As a hobbyist, I cannot afford to pay top dollar for the...

Dude :

This question has been answered many times here - most people when they become a member of a forum take the time to read everything they can and then ask questions o0n what they haven't...

If you are using producys from the same manufacturer, follow their instructions as far as how long to wait for the next application.


Generally if you are talking about a sandable primer, it...

Anything wrong w/this - ever been done? (1.0 tip).

How much would I need to reduce it?

Thanks,

Brad

You could also use Harris TwentyGuage wire, which has a powdered metal core for use with gas and is .030".

I have had good results with this wire...

Onr CAN fikk in quarter-sized holes welding, but if you have pinholrs, chances are yje metal around is too thin and you are better off replacing a bigger area of metal.

I know - I've been trying...

Thanks guys.

Hi Len:

About tol order a few more things for my garage project and wanted to know what pads to order for rubbing the Picklex in and scuffing prior to paint....

I actually searched but found...

Why not thin and brush it on? YOu can still get the gallon size and save $...

I have been brushing areas underneath because my booth isn't set up also.

Thanks for the info Jeff.

I bought a gallon each of Red Oxide, Black and White.

RO is the first coat everywhere. Wheel wells and underbody get Black as 2nd coat and as I said engine...

Thanks Len.

I will be reducing with Zylene.

How fast is that compared to Lacquer Thinner?

Thanks for responding Greg.

As far as brushing it on goes, on a 90 degree day (out of the sun) 30 minutes definitely not long enough - bleed through occurred. Now I will admit that I was brushing...

Hi all:

I have finished replacing half of a firewall and have fabricated half of an inner fender panel to match what was corroded from a battery explosion on my 280ZXT.

Once I have butt...

Epoxy primers are waterproof...

What about areas that are not seams?

I want to smooth the panel out a bit, and as I said I have treated it with PickleX (that I got from you Len), and don't know if I should Zero Rust first before...

I have some patch panels I will be welding in.

I have used PickleX on the panels tp prep for welding after sandblasting, and am wondering if I should use Zero Rust before I use AllMetal to smooth...

I haven't had a chance to spray any yet - this will be my first time with ANY auto paint.

I did get their epoxy, and am using Featherfill G2, and will use the epoxy after that as a sealer before...

Just so ya'll know, they now have orange, red and a couple yellows in SS.

I will be painting my '83 ZXT white with it, but I got a great deal - I only purchased the hardener for it and got a...

Get as much rust off as you can first.

Use PickleX on it next.

Since it's gonna be under carpet, just brush on ZR - a couple thin coats.

Your done.

OSPHO is a lot like Picklex in application - put it on, let it dry, remove any powder residue, then paint over it.

No need to rinse with water...

That said - I have both, and any exterior...

I have used OSPHO with good results - got it from NAPA - ~$28/Gal.

Have the GMS 7003 purchased from Len...

I know I have seen this referenced but I can't for the life of me find it now.

What is used to separate weatherstripping from the body so that you are able to paint under the edge of the...

Some Maaco's don't even scuff - my sister now has a car my dad had repainted and it's coming off in sheets....not scuffed.

I bought the HF kit and installed the valve and maybe one fitting out of it - had to buy all new hose and compression fittings because the HF stuff was junk!

Haven't had a problem with it and it...

MIG - Metal Inert Gas.

Do not tmake the following mistakes:

Buying a cheap welder.
Buying a welder not set up for gas (flux only).
NOT using C25 gas.

If all you're gonna weld is sheet...

Sorry that I didn't come back sooner.

I used 2 4X8 sheets of 3/4" plywood (don't have a truck, had to borrow one - probably could have done it with 1, but glad I had two, Made the mistake of...

I built a cabinet myself fromn TPTools plans (modified to same size as the 960, using their guns and parts and love it...

As soon as I had it built 'friends' came out of the woodwork to see it...

Get some glass beads and blast 'em - then polish...

Most electrical codes require a 25% safety factor in load vs breaker/wire combination. The MM175 used 19.1 amps at max draw so it only needs a 30 amp breaker. That said - you will need to have the...

Love my MM175...

Depending upon what type of spray gun you already have, you may not need another compressor or upgrade. Many of the HVLP and the LVLP guns need no more than the "consumer" 60 gal. compressors out...

Here is a pic of the one I built for my '75 280Z project:

http://home.comcast.net/~brad-man/Pics/R.jpg

The basic design was from someone's MOPAR site, but I modified it using 1/4" thick tubing...

I have my air compressor in my basement of my ranch home, and the noise is not bad at all when it is running, although I certainly don't run it while the better half is sleeping! I have it piped to...

I have heard stories saying that even experienced welders have problems with cheap MIG equipment.

My own humble take is what I did - take some lessons at a local vo-tech or high school if at all...

I thought the filtrete filters would get the dust better than the cheapie furnace filters - they were ~ $10 each.

Is the consensus that I use the doubled up cheapie filters before the air going...

Hi Guys!

I am building a paint booth inside my 2 car garage. I will have an 17' x 18' area that my z-car will be located diagonally in. The garage itself is 20x20, and the booth will have both...

Hi All:

Getting ready to work on my ZXT - a couple rust spots (windshield area and above side of bumper), some dings, clear coat peeling (2nd paint coat 12 yrs old, side and top/hood/hatch toward...

I have had good results removing undercoating by applying dry ice and using a needle scaler. No goo and easy cleanup. Of course this was with the car on a rotisserie, but holding the dry ice to the...

Looking for info here - they are both keytones - I believe Acetone is the simplest of keytones, but don't know about Methyl Ethyl Ketone...

Want to use a reducer that does not have acetone in it....

I don't wamt tp rely pn furnace filters - my house is 8 years old and they don't do a very good job of getting dust - I'm reminded of tat by my better half, who seems to only be happy when biatching...

Looking to create a booth in my attached garage, so contemplating how much cfm I will need.

2 car garage total area is 20x20, obviously will be less with framework and plastic. Will need to be...

Len:

Based on user opinions I ordered the Dura Block 7003 gun and some other stuff from you that I will need for my project.

I have already ordered my Zero Rust from you and received it.

I...

If you have the fan(s) in that area blowing into the garage, that will keep the paint out of the area because the exhaust fan will be blowing the overspray out across from it.