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Today, 10:05 AM

Len replied to a thread 36 Chevy coupe Entire body rusty and pitted in Rust Repair

I agree that blasting can give you the best overall result but it can also give you the worst result if you don't get a person that knows how to...

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Today, 06:55 AM

Len replied to a thread 36 Chevy coupe Entire body rusty and pitted in Rust Repair

We would probably sand most of the body using an orbital sander with 80 grit sandpaper then lightly sand blast the pitted areas where the sander...

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Today, 06:43 AM

Len replied to a thread Primer Question in General Discussion

To help avoid generating runs you should allow your first coat to dry so that you can touch it lightly without it pulling off the paint Here's a...

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08-17-2022, 07:28 AM

Len replied to a thread Musing... What to do with these NOS (now legacy) primers/paints? in General Discussion

I have no idea what those primers are but as long as they haven't been activated and a proper activator can be used then the primers are probably...

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08-17-2022, 07:13 AM

Len replied to a thread Primer Question in General Discussion

You should have most of that information in the technical data sheet (TDS) publicshed by the paint manufacturer. Most base coat products have a...

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08-15-2022, 04:14 PM

Len replied to a thread Primer Question in General Discussion

Yes, wet sanding primer works well. You should guide coat the primer before block sanding and rinse or wipe as you proceed. After it's dry blow out...

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08-15-2022, 08:59 AM

Len replied to a thread Explosion proof exhaust fans in Health, Safety & Rules

Since a lot of solvents were removed from modern paint products the overspray isn't as flammable but a buildup of overspray dust can be dangerous. ...

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08-12-2022, 05:35 PM

Len replied to a thread Primer Question in General Discussion

Yes, the same process but before applying paint go over the surface with a good tack cloth right before spraying paint.

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08-12-2022, 05:30 PM

Len replied to a thread Minimum thickness for filler over weld in General Discussion

Hi Brian A lot of folks here may have their own approach with that situation so I'll tell you mine. We don't use fiberglass filler on the backside...

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08-12-2022, 09:54 AM

Len replied to a thread 3M DISPOSABLE CUPS ORIGINAL OR SERIES 2? in General Discussion

The only thing we allow to soak for any period of time is metal parts.

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08-12-2022, 06:50 AM

Len replied to a thread Primer Question in General Discussion

If you're cleaning a hardened primer and don't allow the solvent to linger on the surface it should be fine. Spray the cleaner on a two or three...

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08-11-2022, 02:15 PM

Len replied to a thread Omni vs shopline in General Discussion

For single stage we use BASF Glasurit 22 Line which runs between $750 and $850 a gallon without hardener. For base coat we use BASF Diamont which...

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08-11-2022, 01:26 PM

Len replied to a thread Omni vs shopline in General Discussion

I haven't used either of those products but I can tell you from my experience with most paint is that "you get what you pay for" and the low cost...

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08-11-2022, 09:00 AM

Len replied to a thread 3M DISPOSABLE CUPS ORIGINAL OR SERIES 2? in General Discussion

With DeVilbiss it costs about $2 to $3 for each use depending on which size liners we're using. But because we are normally trying to get things...

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08-10-2022, 08:47 AM

Len replied to a thread 3M DISPOSABLE CUPS ORIGINAL OR SERIES 2? in General Discussion

We used those plastic bags when DeVilbiss first came out with them but the cups work much better and that's all we use now. No cup cleaning, any...

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08-08-2022, 12:39 PM

Len replied to a thread Primer Question in General Discussion

I'm not a fan of covering primer or finishes with plastic because it can cause problems with the consistency with the surface. If you have to cover...

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08-08-2022, 09:09 AM

Len replied to a thread When jambing, will color adhere to small spots of bare metal? in General Discussion

I agree with JCCLARK, we stopped using lacquer primer several decades ago. Our biggest problem with it was showing surface irregularities as the top...

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08-08-2022, 06:17 AM

Len replied to a thread Primer Question in General Discussion

I've never used that primer but we would probably uncover the parts, blow them off, sand with 400 for a solid color or 600 for a metallic then wipe...

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08-07-2022, 07:05 AM

Len replied to a thread Just a thought about applying clearcoat in General Discussion

There are a lot of downsides to wearing carbon filter masks, most masks of that type only work well for 8 to 40 hours based on their quality and they...

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08-06-2022, 10:34 PM

Len replied to a thread Just a thought about applying clearcoat in General Discussion

Most modern urethane topcoats are shot using a 1.3 or 1.4 fluid tip and you need to be VERY careful not to breath the hardened paint as you spray. ...

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08-06-2022, 10:21 PM

Len replied to a thread Unibody straightening in General Discussion

If I were looking for someone in my area I'd either look in my local Yellow Pages under "auto body repair" or search online for shops in your area...

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