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Oct 9, 2006 13:59:46 GMT -7
Post by mnkel67 on Oct 9, 2006 13:59:46 GMT -7
Mike- What sanding procedure did you use for body and panels. I noticed that you stated you used 40 grit on one of your project pics. Did you use a DA sander?
While assembling the motor this winter, and time allows; I was thinking I might start sanding down parts..i.e. fenders, hood, decklid. My 67 has a red paint over the original blue paint. The red is oxidized and is chipping off is areas.
Thanks - Kel
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Oct 9, 2006 16:56:19 GMT -7
Post by 67CalBug Admin on Oct 9, 2006 16:56:19 GMT -7
Yeah, I used 40 grit with an air sander. 6" disc sander. This removed the paint in no time, but did not harm the metal. The metal is still smooth. The primer will have no problems filling the sanding marks. That was actually a fun time sanding the body down. Get to see what lies beneath..hehe
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Oct 10, 2006 9:38:04 GMT -7
Post by mnkel67 on Oct 10, 2006 9:38:04 GMT -7
Thanks Mike. Just got my new 60 gal. air compressor...can't wait to put her to use.
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Oct 10, 2006 17:10:08 GMT -7
Post by 67CalBug Admin on Oct 10, 2006 17:10:08 GMT -7
There you go! My 33 gallon didn't keep up with that air sander. So you shouldn't have any problems.
I would sand for about 30 seconds, and at that point, I would have to start letting off the pressure on the sanding.. take a min or so rest, let it catch up.. and do it again.
Course I had it at 100PSI..
Good luck! Send some photos!
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Oct 22, 2007 9:35:17 GMT -7
Post by arman on Oct 22, 2007 9:35:17 GMT -7
Hey guys
This is my first post. Awesome car you guys are building.
40 grit sandpaper has a tendency to etch into the metal. Once primed and sanded, the sand marks have disappeared, however, over time, due to weather, the scratches will reappear in the paint that you have just laid.
That is my experience. After using 40 grit sanding, one of the methods I have used is orbital sanding with 120 grit all over the metal, a light coat of primer, sanding and re-priming. 2 good coats.
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Nov 14, 2007 10:47:51 GMT -7
Post by arman on Nov 14, 2007 10:47:51 GMT -7
hi Mike if you be so kind. Respond to my to my message, it would be greatly appreciated, I don't know if these messages are being seen.
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Nov 16, 2007 17:32:45 GMT -7
Post by 67CalBug Admin on Nov 16, 2007 17:32:45 GMT -7
Hey Arman!
Yes, I got your message. Thanks for the information. That is some good information to know. With your experience, that is sometimes the only way to learn.
Do you think that since I have sprayed a epoxy primer on, doing body work, and then adding more high build primer I should be ok?! There will be good about of layers of primer before the base is applied... Also, having some time to "breathe" and air out.. I am not sanding, primer, and painting all in the same week.. Know what I mean?!
Let me know what you think! Thanks for the post! Good information right there!!
Could save a lot of work!
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Nov 20, 2007 12:59:32 GMT -7
Post by arman on Nov 20, 2007 12:59:32 GMT -7
hello Mike
Epoxy primer is the way to go.
I also have a 67 bug but I live in Canada
The weather is very cold and hot sometimes so we have very short time to work on our cars, I wish I had some guys that I could work on my cars with or help them with theres. back to the project, after you finish blocking the epoxy primer with 120 or 180 two coats of urethane primer read block 180 and then water sent with 800 and then you can lay your basic clearcoat or your single layer urethane there are many methods of painting by the work that you're doing you look like an expert yourself . I don't no your background in the automotive industry,I would like to chat more please keep in touch and I've sent you some pictures of my two cars bugs
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Nov 25, 2007 9:05:09 GMT -7
Post by 67CalBug Admin on Nov 25, 2007 9:05:09 GMT -7
AH! I saw the email, but didn't know who they were from. Great looking cars. My wife, and her entire family are from Canada. British Columbia area.. I'm pretty good in the auto paint area I would like to believe. Body work is my weakness. But got a few friends that went to Wyotech that can help me out!
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