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  1. Mrpatel

    Do you keep a dehumidifier in your garage to keep your classic car from turning into a pile of rust?

    I’ve been told that leaving a few incandescent light bulbs on helps as well. My friend leaves 2 on in a 53’ trailer that he stores parts in, and never has an issue. Andrew
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    Looking for old fashion enamel

    Reach out to Dura chemicals in Stoney Creek, they may be able to help. When the time comes for me, it will be done with single stage urethane. Andrew
  3. Mrpatel

    Minor bubbling on rocker

    That Eastwood product looks interesting, I wonder if you can just buy the aerosol tip to accommodate other products? We use an "ID" gun with a 360 degree tip to spray the insides of landing gear parts with a 3' wand. Andrew
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    Jack stand placement.

    I did this to keep the weight on the tires. I jacked the car up and slid the ramps in and lowered it back down. Andrew
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    Jack stand placement.

    Use 4 car ramps? I have used the front 2 facing backwards and the rear facing the normal way when installing my frame connectors. Andrew
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    Antenna Fender Hole Differences

    I have a power intenna on mine that a previous owner installed, that allows for easy installation of the car cover. Just a thought. Andrew
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    blending paint on autobody repairs

    If you have the room, try to blend on an angle as you eye natually looks for a sudden stop like at a door line etc. For exapmple, if I was blend on a door, I would angle from the base of a side view mirror or door handle. Andrew.
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    68 dart gts hood inserts color and chrome question

    Buy the ones from Mike at BE&A, he applys the argent coating and PG does not. You will not be disappointed. Andrew
  9. Mrpatel

    Centari vs American Finishes Paints

    you could always apply a water bourne based primer as an isolator coat. Just make sure that you do not apply it to bare metal with out something like a vinle wash type primer in the bare areas. If you have applied centari with any metal flake in it, it will not polish well and you will create...
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    epoxy primer

    great idea, acts as an adhesion promoter, just scuff prior to.
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    Final sanding

    I was always told 600 wet is the same as 400 dry. If you are painting a solid color with no metalic then 320 is ok, if you are painting metalic go with 400. Either way you will still have lots of adhesion as todays paints are not just mechanical adhesion but they bond chemically as well. I...
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    tips for spraying primer

    You can ask for a faster solvent and slower hardener and try to increase the air flow across the surface. When you spary primer over solvent pop, it may not want to fill the holes, you can use the tip of your finger to rub them / fill them in. You are not that cold in Markam.... yet. It is...
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    Who makes good Fiberglass parts?

    AAR front bumper $150.00 (Glasstek $180.00) AAR fender $400.00 (Glasstek not available). This is about what we had figured the pricing would come in at. Shipping looks to be the killer, due to size and sending to Ontario. I will suggest to him that he contact AAR for the replacements. Im not...
  14. Mrpatel

    Who makes good Fiberglass parts?

    Thanks for everyones input and feedback. I will call AAR and check out their pricing.
  15. Mrpatel

    Who makes good Fiberglass parts?

    Well sad to say, but today my friend rear ended a car in his 71 Blown Duster. We need to replace the front bumper and Pass side fender. Who makes good replacement glass parts?
  16. Mrpatel

    Weird gas pedal question

    In the manual it is called a "anti rattle spring", Im not sure why it is there.
  17. Mrpatel

    71 Duster wing, how much is it worth?

    I have a friend that has an original flat black 71 Duster wing that is in good condition and is thinking about selling it. Any ideas on what they are worth?
  18. Mrpatel

    Found my build sheet

    I've had no issues with Galen GTS other than they are very slow.
  19. Mrpatel

    Found my build sheet

    Check with GTS (Galen Tag Service) [email protected] 608 326 6346.
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