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> CptTripps' Real Progress Thread, :: Not that I'm making *real* progress :
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post Apr 27 2005, 07:30 PM
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QUOTE (CptTripps @ Apr 27 2005, 07:17 PM)
Everywhere else, I seem to be good. I really hope the color sanding helps get the dust specs, and runs.

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If the rest of your car looks like that passenger quarter pic, your going to be smiling for weeks after a bit of colorsanding. Looks great man. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Apr 27 2005, 07:43 PM
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That does look awesome. Keep up the great progress! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif)
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post Apr 27 2005, 08:03 PM
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I am getting ready to do the same thing, is Engmans kit better than the clamshell offered by AutoAtlanta or did you not need the clamshell as your longs were good. Mine are not great and are going to be repaired by a competent bodyman I trust. Your thoughts appreciated.

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post Apr 27 2005, 08:15 PM
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is Engmans kit better than the clamshell offered by AutoAtlanta

I did Engman's kit because I was doing the floor, and WASN'T going back into anything after I was finished. I *CAN* tell you that it stiffened the whole tub up real well. Before I put it in, I was seeing about 1.5" of drop if I had it on 3 jack-stands. Now, it drops about 1". I also had the car with stands at the front and rear of the floors when I put it on. This put a 'pre-load' on the chassis, so when I drop it, the gap is 'set', and has both a solid long, and Engman's kit on it.
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post Apr 28 2005, 02:06 AM
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Doug, call my buddy Brandon tomorrow. 707-253-7246. Tell him I told you to call and ask him his technique about runs. Uses a razor blade and does a great job without any real risk of damaging the paint. Lookin' good.
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post Apr 28 2005, 05:50 AM
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man i had that same problem. I color sanded one of them out and cleared it but now you can still see the shadow of it when you look just right, im still debating on respraying the top of my ds quarter. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) Runs suck, you almost have to sand it back to primer there to get it to dissappear, try to wetsand it out as best you can, using a razor blade to knock off the high spots makes it quicker, but in that corner you may have to be careful.
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post Apr 28 2005, 05:54 AM
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There is actually a tool that body shop supply stores sell to get out runs...... I just can't remember what it's called.... maybe a nib file?

Doug, call William Wolf Supply up in your next of the woods.... they can give you some pointers on getting that out without damaging the paint.

c-ya soon....no work on the 914.... been doing a brake job from hell on the MGA, have a car show on Sunday.... let get rid of that carcass on Saturday.
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post Apr 28 2005, 06:06 AM
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yeah ive used one of those once, its like a super fine file..worked pretty good, gotta make sure the paint is dry all the way though! Keeps you from burning the paint around the run.
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post Apr 28 2005, 06:56 AM
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Oh crap....I didn't think it was THAT big of a deal. Now you are all talking about "call my friend" or "sand to primer." Did I screw it up THAT bad?

"Nuclear-Pissed" is going to be the phrase if I have to sand to primer. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif)

I'm still in bed, but I'll go look at it on my way to the office. Report to follow...after McDonalds. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wub.gif)

Todd: I'll call you later. To say that we NEED to get this thing out of here is an understatement. All the scrap yards in the area close at 1:00pm on Sat, so we gotta do it early.
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post Apr 28 2005, 11:29 AM
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Doug,

Slammin at work today...will call ya later.

Yep early it is... Probably have to pick up the trailer Fri night.
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post Apr 30 2005, 12:34 PM
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I got a nib file this morning...helped a LOT. I MAY be able to just color-sand 99% the thing and roll. There are a few spots that I had to go to primer, mostly corners and such. A little touch-up with the little spray gun, and I should be in business...

More to follow...
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post May 4 2005, 07:53 PM
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I was just about to throw in the towel on another day...no modivation anymore. Then I found the turnbuckle that I posted a 'WTB' for!

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post May 4 2005, 07:53 PM
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That got me a jazzed enough to want to finish the pedal cluster. Then the brakes...and now I'm back on the ball, and making progress. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

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I don't have pics of the first part of the evening, but I started by busting out the PowerBleeder. Took me about 30sec to figure out how to work it. Cool-ass invention! Spent the next hour getting the brakes all blead. I think I'll still have Angie help me when she gets home. Do it the old-fashoned way...just to make sure.
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post May 4 2005, 07:58 PM
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I did a test-run on my abilities to cut and buff out a panel. Just did the top of the targa-bar...turned out awesome! Started with 320 - Then 500 - Then 1500 - Then 2000 - Then Rubbing Compound. I'm told I need a 'glazing' compound...Next trip to the paint store.

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post May 4 2005, 08:00 PM
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I was sitting there pulling the ash-tray out, when I noticed how cool it is when the tup is all clean inside...can't wait to start filling it with Carpet and stuff. =)

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post May 4 2005, 08:02 PM
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I decided that I needed to go over a few parts to clean up edges, and go over the spots I had to scrape down for the runs. Here's an example of a before...

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post May 4 2005, 08:03 PM
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And after...

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post May 4 2005, 08:06 PM
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So that's my story for the evening...I'm back and motivated again. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)

I think tomorrow I'll be wet-sanding the car again and seeing if I can make that the last time I have to do it. I'm debating putting a clear-coat on the whole thing. Maybe after I get the doors and hoods back on, I'll shoot it with clear....maybe I'll wait. Who knows.
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post May 4 2005, 09:14 PM
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your starting to buff w/ 320!!! 500!!! ive been starting w/ 2000 and then buffing w/ a micropolish compound and a wool pad. Then use some glazing compound w/ a foam pad that has been "moistened" w/ water -clean out between panels w/ water. With a bright color you could wetsand w/ 1500 or so.


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You've come too far to give up now. Next time you lack motivation, let me know. I'll give ya a virtual kick in the ass.
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