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Also keep in mind the spray gun tip size requirements for the flake you plan to spray. Your basic spray gun will not work as most flake is 1.5 or...
I wool pad everything, never any issues. You will need that wool pad as you missed that window of opportunity to buff, the paint is rock hard now...
You are going to need that wool pad, the paint is too hard and the sand scratches are to coarse to for a foam pad to cut. Be careful with the wool...
What brand buffer, what speed setting? 3m has a 3 step system that works great. You should have plenty of clear on there, I wouldn't worry about...
It is clear in your pictures that you have swirls from the wool pad as well as 2000 grit scratches. Try the finer 3000 grit on the da, this should...
The paint is too hard, you waited too long to buff. Did you recently sand the car? Try the 3m 3000 grit with a soft intermediate pad for your da...
First off, bondo is brand of plastic filler, avoid it like the plague. Get a good quality filler from your local body supplier, most pros will...
You should put a base of epoxy down first, cheap insurance. Just remember it is not a build primer. Epoxy, body work, build primer, sealer, base,...
At this point I am going to say that you should wet sand it, most base is only good for 24 hours. Wet sand with 1000 grit, re-spray the base, and...
Like pimpinpaint said, fiberglass reinforced fillers are hack, so are flanged/lap welded patches. I hate to be the one to tell you but the...
Here are my thoughts and ideas, if he left the back side bare what is under the paint, primer, sealer, nothing??? I always spray all bare metal...
I use whatever black enamel I can find cheap, usually implement enamel from the farm supply store.
WRONG, jet fuel is closer to kerosene. Av gas is totally different than pump gas or racing gas. This is a never ending discussion, you will always...
Ok lets clear this up a bit, in a normal paint booth you only have one type of filter on the exhaust side, it is usually a styrofoam of fiberglass...
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I'm as lost as you are, I always thought the "R" was for "race"!
Two words, Valve Float! Once you hit this point push it a little farther and see what happens! All kidding aside though I use the general rule...
I have to agree with 1-shot, use the silver in the scallops and put a candy over the rest. My suggestion for candy color is brandywine, maybe...
I have had numerous problems with napa joints as have others I know. I may catch hell for saying this but NAPA joints are garbage. A friend went...
Sunflower yellow, a corvette color?? If so PPG # is 2338 you should be able to get a code for any other paint manufacturer from the PPG code.
The shop does not have a booth in it right now, I have the opportunity to buy a newer booth for a really good price from a friend. Bikes in...
Just to clarify, this will not be a partnership, I will be separate from the other business. I will be merely renting a portion of the shop, I am...
What town were you in? I work in litch. right now and we kind of get by under the radar, never been inspected, do not have the waste disposed of,...
What I would like to do is start out with the customers I already have, maybe I could fly under the radar for a while. Eventually I would like to...
Thanks for all of the advice everyone, I am not new to dealing with customers, I have managed a few shops. I will be the only guy in my business,...
I have been doing body work and paint for a while now and have done more than a few side jobs also. I have an opportunity to get into a shop on my...
Good job, it is nice to see someone do it right. You did all of the body and metal work the right way and then had a pro spray it. It will last...
If you want a good black with gold look at current toyota colors, they have some very nice blacks with just a tinge of gold, red, and other pearls...
I had the day off yesterday and worked on a buddy's mud truck, had to move the fuel cell, radiator and put in a new trans. I will never again...
Penetration is accomplished through the heat and speed settings on the welder a 1/4" hole will be sufficient. My general rule is 1/4" holes about...
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