jeffcamarobaby
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I'll give it a try tomorrow. Thx
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jeffcamarobaby
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STICKY. Sanding doesn't seem right. Using #180 on long board to get feel for blocking epoxy. Not what I expected.
I thought sanding would feel like sanding hard shell like glass. It feels more like sanding soft plastic - but not gummy like sanding rubber. The paper holds some of the paint but it blows off like dust and leaves paper clean so I'm confused. Don't want to add filler if there's a problem.
Any thoughts on how to proceed? Thanks.
I thought sanding would feel like sanding hard shell like glass. It feels more like sanding soft plastic - but not gummy like sanding rubber. The paper holds some of the paint but it blows off like dust and leaves paper clean so I'm confused. Don't want to add filler if there's a problem.
Any thoughts on how to proceed? Thanks.
jeffcamarobaby
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Saturday and Sunday. I hr flash time min with heated area at 70 to 80.
jeffcamarobaby
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Ok. I'll move forward. Sorry to be a pest.
jeffcamarobaby
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Again, forum great place for answers. Blocking going good. After initial few swipes with #180, Sanding smooth like I expected and just a couple small break throughs so far. Thx to all and I'll post pics after my 7 day window.
FYI - called tech # about hardener. Date is code #'s in crimped area. All is good!!
FYI - called tech # about hardener. Date is code #'s in crimped area. All is good!!
jeffcamarobaby
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See progression pics. Back of door/quarter alignment nearly perfect. Front of door took 10/12 hrs and just barely clears fender on open. Talked to my goto Camaro guy and he said not unusual. More interruptions than expected so losing 7 day window Sunday night. Didn't get to lower door and rocker so spot primed filler areas and breakthrus. Then two coats with proper temps and flash times. I will work on rockers and lower door next week. Laying on ground - ugh (don't like this old age thing).
Then I plan to primer lower areas and let it all dry shinny and move things around to bring other side to same point.
After that I'll look at options for getting paint on car - not sure what that means now but that's 3/4 weeks away depending on summer home projects that alway seem to come up.
Home made booth exchanges air about 10 min, air drier is filtered copper tubing wound around 6" pvc pipe in 5 gal bucket of ice, long board is 3 1/4 x 18 lexan with 1x2 1/2 x17 foam insulation glued on back - makes for good handle and enough flex for panels. Found out that very few panel areas are actually FLAT.
Thanks to all for the help to get me this far. Have a great summer.
Then I plan to primer lower areas and let it all dry shinny and move things around to bring other side to same point.
After that I'll look at options for getting paint on car - not sure what that means now but that's 3/4 weeks away depending on summer home projects that alway seem to come up.
Home made booth exchanges air about 10 min, air drier is filtered copper tubing wound around 6" pvc pipe in 5 gal bucket of ice, long board is 3 1/4 x 18 lexan with 1x2 1/2 x17 foam insulation glued on back - makes for good handle and enough flex for panels. Found out that very few panel areas are actually FLAT.
Thanks to all for the help to get me this far. Have a great summer.
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Dean Jenkins
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Nice work, you are making real progress!
"long board is 3 1/4 x 18 lexan with 1x2 1/2 x17 foam insulation glued on back"
Somebody should invent some Lexan based sanding blocks with comfortable handles and adjustable flexibility
blackdiamondblocks.com
"long board is 3 1/4 x 18 lexan with 1x2 1/2 x17 foam insulation glued on back"
Somebody should invent some Lexan based sanding blocks with comfortable handles and adjustable flexibility
Black Diamond | Flexible Sanding Blocks and More
blackdiamondblocks.com
MJM
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I'm highly impressed with your dust control protection. That took some time to do, and it shows. You're not alone having to work on your back, I hate it, too. My next vehicle will be done on a rotisserie. Your work up to this point looks very good. After seeing your dust protection, I know your project will come out good.
You'e paying attention to the details.
You'e paying attention to the details.
jeffcamarobaby
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Looked at your blocks. Last project so keeping costs on the cheap where I can. Just trying to clean up a driver. Thx for input.Nice work, you are making real progress!
"long board is 3 1/4 x 18 lexan with 1x2 1/2 x17 foam insulation glued on back"
Somebody should invent some Lexan based sanding blocks with comfortable handles and adjustable flexibility
Black Diamond | Flexible Sanding Blocks and More
jeffcamarobaby
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Dean, I can see why your blocks take guess work out of the equation.Nice work, you are making real progress!
"long board is 3 1/4 x 18 lexan with 1x2 1/2 x17 foam insulation glued on back"
Somebody should invent some Lexan based sanding blocks with comfortable handles and adjustable flexibility
Black Diamond | Flexible Sanding Blocks and More
I had a small ding that I found while blocking. Filled, sanded with my board - still hollow. Filled, sander with rubber block - still hollow. Filled, sanded with short Insulation block with deep cuts @1" apart and paper stuck with panel curvature - much better.
Still not sure a purchase is right choice for last driver project. What a great idea tho, designed, mfg, and made in USA. KUDOS.