Stinktooth
Active Member
Thanks for the post I'm about to shoot my engine bay and you answered alot of questions i was wondering about
I know exactly NOTHING about body work. I obviously need to replace the lowers. my concerns about doing this myself are all because i am a complete novice
1 - how do I know how much to cut out
2 - how to make sure the new patch is lined up well prior to welding it in place
i have a 68 dart that i'm taking to bare metal and replacing both quarters and the floor pan. i'm trying to be sure i have my ducks in a row and making sure i understand the process. i'm also hoping i don't sound to stupid as i'm not the most articulate when it comes to writing or typing. the order should go something like this;
strip to bare metal
spray epoxy primer
replace metal panels
repair all dents
apply heavy filler
sand with 36 grit
apply evercoat glaze
sand with 80 grit
sand with 180 grit
apply 3-4 coats of high build primer
block sand with 220
block with 320
block with 400
block with 600
apply dp90lf epoxy as a sealer
apply color
apply clear
then what?
is this list correct?
please make corrections as needed
thanks for the info and all the help!
i have a 68 dart that i'm taking to bare metal and replacing both quarters and the floor pan. i'm trying to be sure i have my ducks in a row and making sure i understand the process. i'm also hoping i don't sound to stupid as i'm not the most articulate when it comes to writing or typing. the order should go something like this;
strip to bare metal
spray epoxy primer
replace metal panels
repair all dents
apply heavy filler
sand with 36 grit
apply evercoat glaze
sand with 80 grit
sand with 180 grit
apply 3-4 coats of high build primer
block sand with 220
block with 320
block with 400
block with 600
apply dp90lf epoxy as a sealer
apply color
apply clear
then what?
is this list correct?
please make corrections as needed
thanks for the info and all the help!
Hey 67dart440gt I'm in the middle of fixing a small dent in front fender , getting ready to spray do you have any helpful hints for blending new paint into the old paint
What kind of paint? (base/clear or single stage) What color?
Blending is a learned skill and may be difficult for a first timer to do correctly.
I believe it's a base but I'm not putting clear on I'm going to wet sand and buff to a shine like the rest of the dar it is brown with a light gold flake in it ! I have a local auto shop that has a PPG camera and computer that makes the paint by the paint on the car ! Then they put it in a spray can I do have a little experience painting but not a lot. Just got done wet sanding and rubbed threw on a couple of spots on edges and fixed a small dent in front passenger fender up high and right behind headlight on the side , would appreciate any hint ! Because I know it is tuff to do ! thanks