Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2010, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,210
Re: Paint pinhole problem
I really need more info to help. The previous posts couild be correct, you could also have some issues where you have pinholes in the filler that are just appearing. Get a magnifying glass and find...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2010, 01:07 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,212
Re: Don't you like to see it before you buy it??
My wife is a cop, I teach shop at a tech school. You would be surprised the stuff she sees and hears that never makes the paper. You shouldn't be surprised at the lengths I have to go to to keep...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2010, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,575
Re: Primer
I editted my post shortly after posting it.
I read it as a smart aleck comment, which I see now it was not.
My sincere apology.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2010, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,575
Re: Primer
We have a local jobber that has done the same with UTech, the PPG rep has threatened to pull their distributorship. I have never understood why a jobber would do this, most just don't understand....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2010, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,575
Re: Primer
For chip reduction, on a single stage add flex additive.
On a BC/CC activate the base and use a flex in clear.
CHECK WITH THE PAINT MFG. TO BE SURE THIS IS ACCEPTABLE!
PPG has told me it is OK...
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Forum: Early V8
11-26-2010, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 0
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1947 Ford rear axle
47 housing, with wishbones, torque tube and shaft, speedo gear housing, brake blocks, backing plates, axles, 1 hub. Also includes front backing plates and three front hubs. misc wheel cylinders and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2010, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,575
Re: Primer
I am a PPG user but have also used some UTech products. I would never advise mixing two different brands of product on the same car. Once you get to the stage of needing primer, stick with that brand...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2010, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,575
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Forum: Early V8
11-18-2010, 01:01 AM
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Replies: 0
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47 Ford rear axle and brakes
47 car axle with 2 rear back plates, axles, wishbone, speedo gear housing, brass brake block, 2 front backing plates, three front hubs and drums, 1 rear drum and hub. Later hub outside drum style....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2010, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,210
Re: Sandblasting powercoated parts
If it won't sandblast off you have found a good powdercoat company.
Not all powdercoating is equal, use the one that doesn't sandblast off.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2010, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,389
Re: Masking tape tip,,, "Thank's"
That's the way I have done it in 25+ years in the body shop.
Pulling the tape back 180 degrees on itself instead of pulling it 90 degrees to the surface also helps reduce peeling paint.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2010, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,412
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2010, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,473
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-18-2010, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,072
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2010, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,072
Re: TP Tools small turbine HVLP system question
I agree.These are a step above a Wagner Power painter, about 20 year old technology. They were an attempt when HVLP guns were just coming around. They were the BETA vs. the old HVLP being VHS. We...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-14-2010, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,408
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-12-2010, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 8,097
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-09-2010, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 8,097
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2010, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,843
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2010, 01:41 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 9,111
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2010, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,295
Re: Using DP90 for final finish
On the contrary, many readers or posters are DIY newbies to the painting field. They can be easily mislead.
Not putting any newbies down, I have plenty of areas where I am am inexperienced.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2010, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,295
Re: Using DP90 for final finish
DPX170 or 1791 is not intended to be left uncovered and it is not intended to be topcoated with DP. It also cannot be directly topcoated with color, basecoat or single stage.
I am a firm believer in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-08-2010, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 23,040
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2010, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 23,040
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2010, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 30,150
Re: Featherfill high build primer
Good post.
There is alot of misinformation in this thread, mainly from people not knowing any better because of believing poor information they have read. People also want to find an easier way and...
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