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    hood scoop reinforcement and 3M panel glue?

    I have fabbed some MW and hemi scoops before for some of my builds. But, my latest kick is the long hood scoop for the 64 Fairlane R code 427 car. No I am just building me a toy not real! And NO 427 either! (Who hit the dark key!?) anway.. I want to reinforce the bottom side with a...
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    contour paint stripper

    'My search shows few opinions. I have always had a big compressor and DA 'ed all my cars to bare metal. But... today I do not. What is the opinion of those that use this contour stripper?
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    Eastwood contour drum sander

    Anyone have opinion of such???
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    Boogered door/fender edges repair?

    I admit I never have had to deal with this, only maybe just a minor booger. I occsionally venture off into the dark side, in this case I have always wanted a 64 or 5 Merc Comet. 64 is one year model. Sheetmetal is not plentiful. You know the drill, look for a cheap project!! It will be a...
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    Custom mix black paint for two tone car

    Yep it is a B body and even a more door! 64 Ply Belvedere. My first sorta custom and first more door. I did the bottom side in oem Antique Gold has sort of a greenish tint, the top is Spinnaker White, I want to do the top in black, but not sure if gloss, satin or even a "charcoal" black is...
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    anyone make their own door panels???

    Marine grade needed?? weight? Best supplier??
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    cleaning/prepping vinyl for vinyl paint

    methods besides buying the SEM cleaner/prep in the aerosol?
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    dying package tray

    I have a new blue tray that I want to make BLACK! What is best to use to do so?
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    Primer question for the pro guys

    I have a car that I did 5 years ago with my usual DA to bare metal, epoxy primer, filler, epoxy primer over filler, high fill urethane primer,epoxy primer with reducer whole car as sealer, Topcoat. I did it in single stage urethane. I am dong a color change for the wife. I am dead out of...
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    stripper?

    I hate using the stuff and I read while back that they changed the formular for aircraft stripper and it is weak now. Right now I don't have a big enough compressor to run the DA and take to bare metal. Is there a stripper that is worthwhle now????
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    asphalt based undercoating

    Has anyone used this in place of rubberized under coat on bottom of car? It can b purchased in gal. can and sprayed with the undercoat type gun. Just wondering?? I have read where it is heavier than rubberized but tougher. I admit I have used the asphalt roof sealer in a tube in place of...
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    Question for the pro's

    I have a car I painted about 5 years ago and want to simply change topcoat color. I did my usual steps of epoxy primer, sanding primer, epoxy with reducer as a sealer, and finally acrylic urethane topoat. Question is after I scuff the car, is it necessary to put down a coat of epoxy primer...
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    some kid tap danced on the roof

    '67 Dart, it was a vinyl top car, just surface rust but it is pretty banged up looks like a kid played on it. Looking at it to buy as a project. Cheap enough car. The roof is the only concern. Can I get the roof back flat enough for a vinyl top, shrinking with a rosebud and some filler...
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    Curious- base coat vs acrylic urehane for base

    I admit I have painted all my cars since about '90 in acrylic urethane single stage. I did just one back in '90 is bc/cc system. I am no pro but I have painted a few dozen over the years . Here is what I am wondering. Going to redo the wife/s car in '69 B3 Blue it as done 5-6 years...
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    Kirker products?

    I have seen the name but know nothing of it. I have used a lot of product from TCP Global over some years, but they have changed a lot , maybe sold to someone?? I like their epoxy primer, but they do not show what I have been using, just an epoxy primer/sealer which I tried but do not like...
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    HF 21 gal. air compressor?

    I admit I have been my own bodyman for several decades now, but I moved to Tx 2 1/2 year ago, thus no place to really work or have a real air compressor. For several reasons I do not want to buy another "real" and adequate compressor right now. I know their 21 gal I think it is a 2 1/2...
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    rear view mirror windshield GLUE!!

    I bought the Permatex brand to glue the sucker to the windshield. Wlll it was old and dried out, no good. Will super glue do the deed!?????
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    cold weather amd paints

    I have a gal. of acrylic urethane single stage top coat , and gal. of acrylic urethane primer, they have gone thru a could of Missouri winters, in unheated shed. Does such affect this in any way??????
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    weld thru primers?

    I have used it couple decades ago, I clean the metal I will weld good cleaned metal, plap disc ed, cleaned it with phosphoric acid sol. I read about the weld thru primer stuff now, is it anything more than a self etch primer???? Welding the wheel opening and the inside edge of outer wheel...
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    cold affect paint in can?

    I have a gal of acrylic urethane, urethane primer, hardners, reducers,.. Been back at old place is Missouri 2 winters. Does cold affect this???? Got it home now and have use for it.
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    1971 duster grill color?

    NO sharktooth!!!! Just the plainjane grill. What is correct, looks like faded satin black????? Thanks
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    anyone using the LVLP systems??

    anyone with experience with this.
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    1972 duster interior screws

    yes I know of Mr. G's and kit on fee bay < BUT I only need screws for the upper and back side panel trim. I am guessing #6 machine screws, 3/4 to 1 1/4 or 1/2 long???? thanks
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    Preval paint system??

    I relocated to s e Tx and have a car I picked out that I want to touch up a few places, and no compressor for a while. I found a somewhat local auto paint suppler that carries this system. basically an aerosol can that mounts to a jar and has gun...
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    stick on side trim removal ?

    you know, the ugly stuff so you don't get a door ding crap. ruins the look of the car. it is coming lose at a coupe of ends, it has that rubber looking material in its center and glued on. the paint is original but very nice. what can i do to remove that...
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    wet sand single stage acrylic urethane

    I got some dust on it on places and not real pleased with my total results. I have never sanded this before. what will I end up with wet sanding? somewhere between 1000 and 2000 grit??? will it require a buff?
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    low VOC paints?

    I use acrylic urethane as my topcoats. paints really bother me. yes it would be nice to have a fresh air suit, but..... primers that are low VOC are no problem. looking for low voc for topcoat. I see Summit offers a low VOC acrylic urethane, but not...
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    tintable undercoating?

    search engine? naught ( 0 )! ( zero!)..... I know I have seen tintable undercoating spoke of on here..... as I get old and less "anal retentive " ( sorry anal retentive folks!)...... just more senile!??? LOL''.............. I tend to do my...
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    tool for body curves

    I drug home a 67 Bel 1, repaired rear qtr with the only patches available, pretty sorry stuff. I never had one, but seems like years ago I saw a tool that will mold to the body curve to help get the curve right with filler. weems like it was made of...
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    Sems rust preventor?

    I went into the pro paint store after Body Schultz undercoating. the guy pulls out this not realizing I wanted UNDERCOATING! and I didn't notice! I understand this rust preventor is designed to use like inside doors, etc. just wondering if anyone has had...
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