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You can order from Steele Rubber products sample sizes in various thickness for the tapes. Try it out and see what works best.
Hi Bandit Billy, On bare metal what grit do you use to prep the panel before 2k SprayMax epoxy primer? I read the data sheet and could not find...
Does your meter gauge work? Mine just always stays on the far left.
Data sheet Have you used one of these dust less sandblasters? I've read mix reviews on them.
I did spray wd40 in about a 1ft bt 1ft area years ago that I'm about to paint. oops
Then you have the sand to contend with. I've thought about using a portable dust less blaster. [ATTACH]
Since this post it looks like OSHO has revised the technical data sheet. For rusted metal applications wipe using mineral spirits before paint....
Would wax and grease remover take care of this?
I caught a fuel pump spraying gas on an engine inside of the garage. That was a close call had it sparked. Since then I always check the fuel...
Why is this?
These old engines were engineered to run with lead. It is impossible to purchase leaded fuel.
Meter seams to never work correctly on my Schumacher.
I have a Schumacher that is 25 years old. It seams like it does not work correctly at times. I also have a battery tender that is 15 years old....
Is this the same a dry ice blasting?
I just painted the old chevy in primer. I would not use anything with silicon to clean. Silicon and paint are a bad mixture and can cause...
So filler->primer->black guide coat is not the correct process?
I know some say to remove the EDP coating to bare metal. I tested the EDP coating and it appears to be durable. What should I use to scruff the...
What are your thoughts about Woolwax as an undercoat? https://www.woolwaxusa.com/
When do you know to stop applying filler and then move to primer? So if I go past the primer sanding into filler I will need to prime again?
My rust is not that bad. I might be able to sand the rust out however I don't want to thin the metal.
After applying filler to bare metal and then primer; can I still work and sand past primer? Would I then need to reapply the primer?
The floor panel is solid and has some surface rust with areas of pitting on the interior. There is good paint and then spots with this rust. I...
I didn't realize that will happen. Would a skim coat of filler chip? I wonder if I need to get a new door. What if I'm not able to get this to...
Where the jack screw is for the mirror mount there is some filler. Is it ok to have the jack screw for the mirror in an area with filler?
Would a wire wheel also be a good solution? What are the benefits with the nylon vs metal brush?
Will the nylon brush also remove the old seam sealer? It must be a slow go with this if it is to be used in a drill.
What do you use to remove paint inside the drip rails? The roof has never leaked. I'm concerned if I get to aggressive it may create some...
Often on repainted cars you see paint on the edges of vin data plate. I'm trying to prevent this.
I thought about getting an exacto knife or scalpel to cut around the vin plate when applying the masking tape.
About to spray some primer. What is the best way to mask the vin plate? I don't want to drill the rivets and I don't want to paint over the vin...
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