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    Who has used paintforcars.com single stage paint

    looking for feedback from people that used paint for cars.com single stage paint. Pros and cons. This will be on my daily driver. I don't really want to fool with another BC/CC paint job but still may end up going that route.
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    Body plugs that go in from the bottom side of Dart

    Are there any holes (other than frame rails) on the underneath side of the body that do not have body plugs in them? I have two missing behind the rear floor board. There are two larger ones that are plugged in holes under the rear seat area but there are two smaller holes that are not plugged.
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    Por 15, rust oleum, tractor implement paint, what to use on rusted metal

    My new project car will be receiving some patch panels and while some of the internal supports are exposed I would like to neutralize and stop the rust that is present. Any ideas on what to use? I have tried Por 15 in the past and followed the directions to a T and rust returned in some areas...
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    Anyone ever use Sherman body panels?Need to patch my lower quarter panels

    I have used AMD panels in the past but my new project car needs some repairs to the quarter panels on the bottom portion between the rocker and wheel opening and of course the bottom of the quarter panel behind the rear wheels. All the rest is in great shape. Sherman makes a lower quarter panel...
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    Help me decide my new project car paint color

    Picking up a new project car Sunday. A 72 Dart and trying to get ideas on paint colors. i have a lime green with a gold pearl (tri-stage) now. I have been thinking about about either a blue or orange. These are the ones I have been thinking about: Here are the links: Two orange colors I am...
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    For those using Sebring convert seats-how did you brace the floor pans.

    I have a set of Sebring convertible seats but looking for ideas on how to beef up the floor pans for extra support since these seats have the integrated seat belts. Ultimately trying to hash out whether I go with the Sebring seats (already have modified seat tracks and holes drilled in floor...
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    Dart vent window adjustments?

    I had my doors hung and adjusted but once I put my new seals on I found out my drivers door vent window needs to be adjusted. The top of the vent window needs to tip in towards the door glass. Trying to take apart/loosen the assembly just enough to move it a little.
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    Need opinions on rear window install in a 72 Dart

    Is it easier to put the seal on the glass and then rope it in place or put the seal on the car and then slowly work the glass into the seal with a plastic tool?
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    Correct 340 Dart hood blackout?

    I have seen the hoods painted black between the "ridges" on the hood and the outer portions are body color. Did they paint the fresh air cowl black to match the area between the ridges on the hood or leave it the body color (only the hood received black paint or the hood and cowl?
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    Sanding out orange peel in clear what grit to use first?

    Trying to sand put orange peel in my clear coat and what grit should I use first?
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    Door hinges-where to buy the rollers?

    I am restoring my door hinges and I have found the S shaped spring but not the little rollers. Anyone know where I can buy them?
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    Bars from fenders to cowl, are they worth adding ?

    I know some A bodies have bars that run from the fender up to the cowl/firewall. Is it worth adding to a non-equipped car for the extra support/stiffening? My 72 Dart doesn't have them but I can get them from a 75 Dart and shorten them some so I will only have to drill holes by the cowl/firewall...
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    Rear Wheel well lip rust, need suggestions

    Painted my car and some bubbles developed on the rear wheel well lips. I sanded this area to the factory primer and went from there.well a year later and I have rust bubbles. A few spots have rusted through( about the size of of two pencil leads side by side is the biggest). How should I go...
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    Ready to install windshields, any suggestions

    Ready to install windshields in my 72 dart. I have the glass, gaskets, and urethane windshield adhesive in a calk gun tube. Any tricks to getting them in? I was told that the front windshield you put the gasket in then the glass and the rear goes in all at once. Any tips or suggestions are helpful.
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    A few go wing spoiler questions

    I have a few questions for those with go wing spoilers. First what is the special nuts for ($25 at fpap.com) versus regular nuts? What are the measurements between the studs on the pedestals? Found a spoiler locally but will need the brackets for a dart but just wondering if I need the...
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    Best priced go wing, where to buy

    I have a 340 provision trunk lid. Looking to put a go wing on it. Need the trunk brackets and of course the go wing. Just need a nice looking spoiler without breaking the bank. Let me know where you bought it, how you like it, etc.
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    Need to attach 1/4 window chrome gasket holder

    I don't know the correct description, but it is the chrome brackets that hold the 1/4 window seals. Both of mine fell off and I just put new gaskets in them and I want to attach them to the 1/4 windows. Do you use silicone or the windshield adhesives?
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    where to buy press on lock washer/retainer for hood hinges

    Putting my dart together and I need the press on lock washer/retainer that goes on the hood and trunk lid hinges where they slide onto the studs. I tried Lowes and 3 auto parts stores.
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    Foam gaskets or use silicone or other material?

    My car is now painted and I am assembling some parts (bumpers, master cylinder, etc) on my 72 dart. Is it better to buy the foam seals, use silicone, or maybe make some out of a thin piece of rubber?
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    Vinyl top or not ?Want suggestions.

    I painted my 72 dart yesterday. Base clear sublime green with a gold pearl. Well after looking at it this morning in the sun I see the usual dust nibs with somehow two tiny bugs (hopefully these will vanish with a little wet sanding and some cut and buff) but what concerned me the most was that...
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    Painted part of Dart with Duplicolor paint should I remove it?

    .I bought several cans of the Duplicolor pearl lime green paint and painted my doors, door jambs, trunk gutters, and engine compartment. It turned out good but one of my buddies read it was crap. Should I scuff it and paint over it with a good single stage or just go with it. I am doing the...
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