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Hi guys, was thinking of trying Urechem candies on a car, anyone use them? Who makes the "best" candies, are they all similar? I was thinking Urechem silver base and then their apple red candy, followed by Universal clear. Thoughts?

Hi guys, I have SPI matte black and I'd like to have it match some of the SEM trim black. What mixing ratio do you suggest? Thank you!

HI guys, anyone have a suggestion for a reasonably priced d/a buffer/polisher? I have a rotary Flex for my own work, but looking for an affordable option for high school aged students. I'd like to show them both rotary and d/a options. We have DeWalt rotary buffers but would like to purchase...

Hi guys, what is everyone using for bumper cover and general plastic repair? I have been using structural repair adhesives, and was thinking of a plastic welder. Has anyone used the nitrogen plastic welders? Thoughts? Recommendations on brands? thank you!

Hi everyone, I have seen some very expensive clear (Glasurit for example) that are not perfectly clear and have a bit of a yellowish tint to them. Conversely, I have seen some very inexpensive, low quality clears that are crystal clear. (Limco for expamle) Is the yellow tint have to do with...

Hi guys, I have some older clear coat (2015) and epoxy still good? Does clear coat activator lose strength as it ages? If it looks good and activates is it just as "potent" as a new activator? I realize moisture and temp changes are not good, but is a visual inspection enough to tell? How...

Hi guys, co-worker has bought a new truck. Would you recommend any spray-in liners, or suggest going Line-X? I'm guessing Line-X would be more durable? Thank you! I know SEM, Uphol, etc make liners...but are they nearly as durable and UV resisant?

I'm thinking of spraying a bed liner on the underside/floor pans of car. The car has floor patches completely welded, sandblasted and coated in SPI black epoxy. I'm thinking of spraying bed liner, but concerned it may reduce the value of the car? It's a 71 Buick GS convertible. It's still on the...

Hi guys, do you think I will take away from the value of my 71 GS convertible by applying bed liner to the underside? I see some nice jobs on here completed with a bed liner. I will be removing it from the rotisserie in a few weeks and was considering bed liner on the bottom of the floor pans.

Hi guys what's the best bedliner for the underside of my car. I was thinking before pulling it off of the rotisserie to apply 2 coats of epoxy, wait 2 days and apply a bedliner. Thank you!

I'm thinking about replacing the quarters on a skylark convertible. The car is solid, except for rot on the quarter panel wheel arches and outer wheelhouses. The door openings are braced, do you guys think it's ok to replace the quarter skins while it's on a rotisserie? Would you replace the...

HI guys, I'm finishing up the welding on some floor pans on a car project. The entire car body was blasted and put into epoxy and is on rotisserie. Do I need to sand the existing epoxy with 180 and reapply epoxy before skimming with glazing putty? I'm talking about the underside/floors of the...

Hi guys, what are you all using for skimming over welded seams? I typically sandblast my welds, epoxy and then glaze over my welds to blend in any grinding marks, etc. I have also used Metal to Metal and short strand fiberglass fillers. Is there something better for sale panels and welded joints...

Hi guys, have you used fiberglass paint stripper for stripping several layers of paint off of fiberglass? I have some small boats for kids that have several layers of paint that need to be removed. It would take forever with 80 grit on an d/a...thoughts? thank you.

Hi guys, I have to paint some fiberglass amusement park boat rides for children. These boats are submerged in water, and have kids climbing in and out of them for the ride. I need something super durable that also can hold up with the bottom portion being submerged in water. What type of...

I have a rebuilt engine that was hot tanked and been on an engine stand in my shop for a few years. The engine has developed some flash rust. I scrubbed it with SEM Rust Mort, followed by a thorough rinse. I then washed the engine with Dawn and a red scotch pad and thoroughly rinsed it again...

Hi guys, I'm using some cheap siphon feed Harbor Freight airbrushes with high school students. We are using cheap water-based acrylic paint, hobby paint. It seems the guns clog often. Would automotive paint not clog guns quite as easy? Is it because we are using cheap airbrushes, or cheap paint...

Just to confirm: Scenario 1: Month+ cured 2k urethane primer sanded 400-600 scratch. Scenario 2: Month+ cured epoxy primer sanded 400-600 scratch activated base coat may be applied over cured sanded urethane, but not cured sanded epoxy, both with the same scratch size? ***** both...

Hi guys, those of you that spray Kandy/candy paint, do you always walk the entire vehicle? My concern is how you mask the jamb areas, so that the kandy dye doesn't leave a darker line on the inside of the jamb. Is it ok to panel paint everything at once, but separated, off the vehicle. That is...

HI guys, do you find that the medium wave work ok, or am I better off getting a short wave? Most of the short wave are 220 volt, and wouldn't be as portable as a 120 volt unit. What do you guys recommend? I'm looking for something to speed things up during the winter months. Something that will...