1968 Camaro Z/28 RS Rescue
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Whitesnake
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dhutton01
Backyard Hack
For next time you get a run. From the man himself….
Tape out a run.
I get this call a lot; first coat of clear, and I have a run. This is the one area if a painter has never taped out a run before; it is worth the time on a scrap fender to practice doing, as it is a money maker when you have the procedure down--I'm an expert on runs, so I'm good at this, and...
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Anybody ever tried these? https://steckmfg.com/products/spec-...iles-stc35250-stc35260?variant=43572716208293
Yes and I threw them away! Never had any luck using them and I am sure I was using them wrong.
I much prefer the "Mirka Shark blade". A piece of solid Carbide and yes it's expensive for what it is and others also make these Carbide blades.
New they are over $80 but I do see a used one on EBay right now for about half that.
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I much prefer the "Mirka Shark blade". A piece of solid Carbide and yes it's expensive for what it is and others also make these Carbide blades.
New they are over $80 but I do see a used one on EBay right now for about half that.
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It never hurts to ask others about products of the trade appreciate the feedback.
I view the Shark Blade as a HD version of the old classic curved razor blade which does work good too. And of course MUCH cheaper!
But if you get a chance do give it a try as it just feels and works nice. Using the razor blade I always felt like I was a short distance from disaster!
The heft and mass of the shark blade seems to allow me to hold and use it without as much technique that the razor blade requires. It comes in a nice soft material bag and I have been worried about dropping it on the concrete and having it shatter? Don't know if that would happen or not?
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But if you get a chance do give it a try as it just feels and works nice. Using the razor blade I always felt like I was a short distance from disaster!
The heft and mass of the shark blade seems to allow me to hold and use it without as much technique that the razor blade requires. It comes in a nice soft material bag and I have been worried about dropping it on the concrete and having it shatter? Don't know if that would happen or not?
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Dean Jenkins
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I have the Mirka Shark Blade. Yeah, it's expensive for a little chunk of metal, but it "only hurts at first."
It is a great tool. In addition to cutting well, the various curves are really helpful as you work out different parts of a run or even nibs.
It is a great tool. In addition to cutting well, the various curves are really helpful as you work out different parts of a run or even nibs.
Whitesnake
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I have one it works fine for nibbling. I wouldn’t use it on a run. Mines on a wooden block I just have the og version.
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Whitesnake
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Looks great. I like that shade of red.
Scot
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What a fantastic job so far...thanks for sharing all the detail/pictures. I spent last evening going through this whole thread, as I have all this work in front of me (less the metal work). While it is very motivating to see your process and the results, it is very overwhelming as well. Please tell me there were some days when you said to yourself, " what the #@*% have I gotten into..." 
What a fantastic job so far...thanks for sharing all the detail/pictures. I spent last evening going through this whole thread, as I have all this work in front of me (less the metal work). While it is very motivating to see your process and the results, it is very overwhelming as well. Please tell me there were some days when you said to yourself, " what the #@*% have I gotten into..."
LOL. Yup, actually most days I say that. Pro Tip, posting your project on a forum is pretty motivating to not let up....
Back to the main body shell now. Walk around video to make sure I'm ready for paint. Unmasked it after the pic so it will dry out good and starting to clean all the nooks and crannies and re-mask now. Red oxide epoxy under the grey epoxy to keep me out of trouble during final blocking for sealer and base.
Dean Jenkins
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Rick Shatswell
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I’ve reviewed this build thread many times now as I’m starting on my next project. This car looks fantastic. I check in frequently hoping for the next update.
Quick question, about midway in the thread, there were some pictures with the Camaro on the rotisserie with the whole front clip installed. I couldn’t tell from any of the pictures how the car was mounted to the rotisserie or how the front clip was supported. How were you able to accomplish that?
I’m starting on a 70 chevelle project with mostly new AMD sheet metal. Working on the panel gaps while it’s still on the frame. Rebuilt the hinges first and installed new body bushings. Want it to be as close as possible before pulling the body. I would love to have the body on a cart with the front clip installed to do the bodywork stage. Thinking about trying to build an extended cart for lack of a better term to also support the core support.
I don’t have a rotisserie, but just wondering how you guys made that work?
Many thanks in advance
Quick question, about midway in the thread, there were some pictures with the Camaro on the rotisserie with the whole front clip installed. I couldn’t tell from any of the pictures how the car was mounted to the rotisserie or how the front clip was supported. How were you able to accomplish that?
I’m starting on a 70 chevelle project with mostly new AMD sheet metal. Working on the panel gaps while it’s still on the frame. Rebuilt the hinges first and installed new body bushings. Want it to be as close as possible before pulling the body. I would love to have the body on a cart with the front clip installed to do the bodywork stage. Thinking about trying to build an extended cart for lack of a better term to also support the core support.
I don’t have a rotisserie, but just wondering how you guys made that work?
Many thanks in advance