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  1. GJSZ51

    Polishing compound

    I have been using 3M Perfect it II. After wet sanding. What is anyone else using and your experience? gjs
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    Adhesion promoter

    I am building my second Harley and all the parts on thus one are plastic or fiber glass. My first one, a deuce, was all metal. The quality of the plastic molded pieces and fiberglass parts are excellent quality but, to insure maximum adhesion I have used the promoter. I applied 3 coats of black...
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    SPI bedliner - S10

    My little S10 V8 conversion got it's SPI bedliner yesterday. Great stuff! 3 coats in about an hour and a half. Applied over 2 coats of SPI black epoxy. It took me a day to prep (80 grit) and clean the bed, mask and cover up then apply the epoxy Tuesday. Shot the bedliner yesterday.
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    Buffing problems

    I have been unable to get to my shop for a couple of months but, am "back in the saddle" as is said. As some might recall, I shot SPI Universal clear on my '65 Barracuda and, 64 Fury back in the fall. The sprayability and gloss of the Universal clear are excellent even when compared to the PPG...
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    '65 Barracuda

    While the '63 & '64 vettes spend some time cooking in the sun awaiting the next stage of primer, the upholstery is still being worked on the Sport Fury, engine compartment being completed on the Mustang (whew), I brought this back into the paint room. This car came to me complete right down...
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    '64 Corvette coupe

    A great looking low mileage car. Same owner for 30 years. Here is what I found when we first jacked her up... So... looking for a back half. Solid as a rock from transmission crossmember forward...
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    Ghosting

    I am painting my 1965 Barracuda GM Bright blue metallic. I would like to "ghost" the rally stripes on her. I am told all I need to do is add some silver to my base. Any comments or assistance is appreciated. I am new to "ghost effect... I saw a skull ghosted into the center of a C6 corvette...
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    1963 corvette fuelie

    when I got this car it was sitting on a poorly restored frame. The body was finished in Sebring Silver bc/cc I am nearing the end of a complete frame off restoration. My apologies to any NCRS purists...
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    Univeral Clear and booth fans

    What is the reasoning behind shutting down booth fans immediately after evacuation? Does this theory apply to all three coats or just on completion of third coat application. I always leave my fans on until dry to touch . . . GS
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    Open time

    Is there a maximum open time for 2K and high build primer to recoat or, apply epoxy as a sealer? Do you need to scuff it if it has sat for a week or two or simply clean and shoot?
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    Guns

    I have been spraying everything with my trusted DeVilbiss GT 1. Sealers, epoxies, high builds, single stages and, base/clears with the various needles and seats appropriate for each one. Never been a problem as I clean thoroughly after each use. I have been very happy with the results since...
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    '64 Plymouth Sport Fury 426 wedge

    This is my first use of SPI products. I DA'd the car with 180, blocked with 180. Washed her with Dawn and distilled water. I will mask her today and get her up on stands. I will final clean with 710 then 700. This afternoon I will shoot 6610 Epoxy. I was thinking one reduced coat since there...
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    Neutralizing soda

    I have 2 mid year corvettes in my shop that I had soda blasted. I have read of the importance of neutralizing prior to epoxy application. Can some one describe the recommended procedure?
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