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    65 Corvette Assembly Line

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    Its ready to spray, right out of the box.

    Using the right gun of course. I have one of the original Iwata LS-400 Super Nova guns and really like it, but some time back they started offering a new version of it and I've been wondering what improvements they have made to it. Actually, some of the improvements seem to be more to make it...
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    66 Mustang

    Thought I might post some of the work I've been doing on this mustang, I was hoping to paint it this summer, but as usual its taking longer than I thought to get it ready. I've had it tucked away for about 20 years, and finally got the urge to do something with it. I have several project cars...
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    Door Alignment Pins

    I hesitate to post this, but I've noticed that there are a few OCD guys here that might be interested in this, and even one normal guy showed an interest in knowing how to get a door back on the older cars in the exact same spot that he adjusted it to, everytime he takes the door off. So I...
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    Gun angle

    I've had some time to kill, so the last few days I've just been looking around at what others are doing, and I'm surprised at the gun angle of some high end painters. This guy is the painter for the Ring Brothers, they do a lot of the work themselves but they do have a painter, and maybe other...
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    How clean is clean

    The Holdtight question thread has got me thinking, so I did a little research on it, and their claims are impressive. So how clean is clean enough? We use SPI epoxy because it sticks better, but most still say its ok to spray epoxy over light flash rust---even barry. OK, Barry's epoxy will take...
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    Laser welder

    I went to a local laser welding demo a few months ago, the brand is IPG Light Weld, headquartered in Massachusetts, but they have a few destributors around the country including the one close to me in Novi Mi, and they claim its made in the US. They sent me this email today as a follow up, even...
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    Razor blade paint stripping

    After reading a couple threads about razor stripping, and we have heard about buying quality razor blades before, but I don't recall any specific blades mentioned. So I tried a few different brands a few years ago and found the main problem to be that they are so thin. I like the Titan brand...
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    EZ Hammer

    Got this a few weeks ago and really like it, I keep finding more situations for using it. Gaining access to the back side is a lot easier, quicker, and better than pulling. Free shipping and more videos https://www.ideaautorepair.com/product/ez-hammer-dent-removal-tool/auto-body-dent-puller-tools
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    Fresh air system

    There are a lot of different cars that have the fresh air grill in front of the windshield, 55 and 56 Chevy for example. This car will likely be sold as a project at some point in the future. Its a pretty clean car, but I removed this cowl side cover to check for trash and rust. I'm not...
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    Tri-5 Convertible top frame

    I had some extra Tri 5 chevy convertible top metal frames and decided its time to do something with them. Of course you can get reproduction top frames, but they are made in China using Chinese steel. The experience I have with imported steel has been with tri-5 body panels and I have found...
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    luma III spray gun light

    Anyone have comments on this light? https://www.lumaiii.com/home/aurora
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    48 Cadillac Fastback

    I don't want to clutter up your thread Shine, so I will start a new one. I know you don't want to go this far, but you might get some ideas from this build. Even with all the work they did, it is just about perfect, even the body and paint. Chip Foose did a 65 Impala body on a new Corvette...
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    Lets build a perfect car

    Its a 911, but its not about the power, although it does have a little more than the regular production 911s, 607 hp-vs-580 hp. It is limited production (500) and its said that they don't make a profit on them, and at only $258,000 I believe it.
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    2018 Ridler

    I just now ran across this video and it makes me wonder if paint is one the items they judge on a car. I have seen paint jobs like this at the Autorama, but I sure wouldn't expect to see one of the great 8 contenders with paint like this, let alone the winner of the Ridler award.
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    Mirka dry guide coat

    I heard that mirka dry guide coat works a lot better on clear coat than the same 3m brand, has anyone used this? They have black or white. https://www.mirka.com/accessories/Dry_Guide_Coats/
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    Sanding base coat

    While reading a resto project of a well known name, although from a somewhat earlier time, he mentions "color gets sanded between coats of base to enable perfect metallic separation." Has anyone ever done this?
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    7.5 Air Compressor for sale in Florida

    Looks like a great compressor for $1000, but it is 3 phase. He said it was in a machine shop that closed. http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/tls/4398625159.html
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    Sealing seams

    I hope some of you are up to a discussion on sealing seams, such as the bottom of doors, 1/4 panels, and anywhere else that is low enough for water to get trapped. I've been thinking about all the rusty old Chevys that I have owned, looked at, worked on, or torn apart for parts, and what...
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    Foose Imposter

    Its been in the Foose shop for a least 5 years plus the cost of a new Corvette, it has to be over a million. http://vimeo.com/22566139 The gallery with the Imposter build pictures is the second one down http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Current_Builds
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