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Forum: Body
06-19-2009, 09:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 642
Posted By JeffW

Re: Ideas on Paint Materials Needed?

depends on where your doing the work? if you have a booth or not, how humid is it, temp is not that big an issue, humidity is the one to watch, the dryer the better.
Forum: Body
06-18-2009, 09:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 425
Posted By JeffW

Re: paint scheme question

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body/254182-project-resurection-merged-threads.html

worked fine on my z 28
Forum: Body
06-18-2009, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 401
Posted By JeffW

Re: Body help needed!

post a pic.
Forum: Body
06-18-2009, 08:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 642
Posted By JeffW

Re: Ideas on Paint Materials Needed?

ok so white paint is one of the easiest to paint, and for body work white is very forgiving vs black.

here is the thread from years ago when i did my camaro much more custom than white but the...
Forum: Body
05-25-2009, 05:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 484
Posted By JeffW

Re: Poly wrap around

go to hawks they have them
Forum: Body
05-25-2009, 05:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 387
Posted By JeffW

Re: PAINT HELP

could paint it here before you go...
Forum: Body
03-01-2009, 12:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,332
Posted By JeffW

Re: How do you fix a bent door?

look at the lower door hinge and where the door lines up with the front quarter. since all that is on the latch side is one pin it has to be missalinged at the hinges. bottom hinge out more would...
Forum: Body
02-27-2009, 04:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,430
Posted By JeffW

Re: Please help need ideas from painters

well yes you need to wet sand the clear and reclear the car if there is lots of thin spots, as for using an airbrush to shoot pearl paint, well sadly it usualy doesnt let the pearl lay the same as...
Forum: Body
02-23-2009, 04:49 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,262
Posted By JeffW

Re: Starting the paint job.

why are you panel painting the car? all that tape is going to make some terrible hard lines, you should be feathering in the edges if your not planning on painting the entire car.

and you should...
Forum: Body
02-20-2009, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 622
Posted By JeffW

Re: body

if you have crack in the paint you have to take it all back off or the cracks will just come right back, proper application and buffing will make it shine.

in 2k paint we add flex aditive...
Forum: Body
02-20-2009, 05:32 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,107
Posted By JeffW

Re: Rattle can spray paint! Get ready to shoot me

what is your budget, im in rock hill maybe we can work something our for a paint job... real paint is not that expensive its the know how if how to use it all...... and once you go spray bomb on your...
Forum: Body
11-29-2007, 10:01 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 17,565
Posted By JeffW

Re: The Black Widow

man dont go with s10 rims, that would be a bad choice. your rims are cool, just polish the lips and paint the insert get some new crome center caps and youll be styling.

if a wheel swap is a must...
Forum: Body
09-02-2007, 09:50 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 17,565
Posted By JeffW

Re: The Black Widow

nice job on the paint and the body work looks great, where did the dent by the gas door come from?
Forum: Body
09-02-2007, 09:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 863
Posted By JeffW

Re: An idea for painting my camaro

candy red over black equals black, the candy will not show at all, no matter how much light shines on it...

if you want red to show under light over black you have to go with red flake or pearl,...
Forum: Body
06-29-2007, 04:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,781
Posted By JeffW

Re: AW CRAP! STRIPPED PAINT!! BARE METAL RUSTING!!

you can coat with epoxy primer........ vasaline is ok since its water based it will wash off quick. wd 40 is a huge no no on body work the paint will fish eye like crazy from the silicon in it, very...
Forum: North East Region
05-13-2007, 08:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 615
Posted By JeffW

Re: Anyone doing bodywork in CT

huh? that flag is in flames lol

heehe what ya mean?
Forum: Body
05-13-2007, 08:29 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,531
Posted By JeffW

Re: Custom airbrush paint !

nice choice on the rims, way better

looks good

jeff
Forum: Body
05-13-2007, 05:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 919
Posted By JeffW

Re: One tough nut to crack..literally

i found a universal off ebay. its a impact socket that is tappered inside you smack it on just like a smaller socket would do. search for wheel lock remover. most tire shops do have the kit to remove...
Forum: Body
05-12-2007, 09:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 579
Posted By JeffW

Re: Paint Idea for a 92 firebird

grab some masking tape.... tape away and see how you like it... tape where the paint would make the stripe. not like your going to paint the stripe if you follow that.

jeff
Forum: Body
05-12-2007, 04:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,025
Posted By JeffW

Re: Hood length?

body style had some subtle changes in 84-85 maybe thats why its not right

jeff
Forum: Body
05-12-2007, 04:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 542
Posted By JeffW

paint scheme idea

here is something i played with today for a possible paint scheme for one of the members here car... what ya think? down the sides over black base.

jeff
Forum: North East Region
05-12-2007, 04:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 615
Posted By JeffW

Re: Anyone doing bodywork in CT

something like this would be hot!!!

did this today 4 hours or so with clear coat... this bad boy will look sick outside the house..

jeff
Forum: Body
05-12-2007, 10:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 708
Posted By JeffW

Re: Newbie here. first post

best way to stop all rattles, gut the interior, and line it all with dynamat or brown bread, and do it all inside doors floor roof trunk ect,

and then or before add some sub frame connectors. it...
Forum: Body
05-11-2007, 08:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 422
Posted By JeffW

Re: Help with Glazes and body filler

i use perfect it by 3m good stuff, presta is also a great product. you do need the systems if you can, i use a compound and then a swirl remover then a hand glaze final inspection polish, just be...
Forum: North East Region
05-10-2007, 05:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 615
Posted By JeffW

Re: Anyone doing bodywork in CT

you mean a flag on fire? or just a checkered flag? ya both can be done. im working on portraits and pinups now....
Forum: North East Region
05-08-2007, 07:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 615
Posted By JeffW

Re: Anyone doing bodywork in CT

she needs flames too

hehehehe
Forum: Body
05-08-2007, 07:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 802
Posted By JeffW

Re: Painting questions

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body/254182-project-resurection-merged-threads.html?highlight=project+resurection
...
Forum: Body
05-08-2007, 06:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,493
Posted By JeffW

Re: interactive paint software

your better off walking the car lots and find a color you like or get color chips from the paint shop. no photo program will match paint in the real world........

house of kolor does have a high...
Forum: North East Region
05-06-2007, 09:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 615
Posted By JeffW

Re: Anyone doing bodywork in CT

smoke if you want to bring the car to mass i can help you do the swap...

jeff

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Forum: Body
05-06-2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 802
Posted By JeffW

Re: Painting questions

search this title for a complete how to

project resurection..

jeff
Forum: Body
02-18-2007, 09:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 483
Posted By JeffW

6 quarts will do the entire in and out with some...

6 quarts will do the entire in and out with some to spare, base clear you would need same amount of base but add a gallon of clear.

jeff
Forum: Body
02-18-2007, 09:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,652
Posted By JeffW

200 is way low for the replacement and paint.... ...

200 is way low for the replacement and paint....

that peice along if a gm part is close to 230.00 last i knew gm still sold them new. no aftermarket on them yet. paint depending on color will be...
Forum: Body
01-24-2007, 11:22 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 15,196
Posted By JeffW

ok so you have a paint booth? but your using...

ok so you have a paint booth? but your using rattle cans. hmmm

whats the life expentancy of rattle can paint? have you done this before? did i t last more than a year when out in constant weather?...
Forum: Body
12-31-2006, 09:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 788
Posted By JeffW

yep thats a paint issue, not a repo part or...

yep thats a paint issue, not a repo part or anything like that, take a d/a and sand it all down and see whats under it, but be prepared to repaint as well, that looks like single stage paint which...
Forum: Body
12-27-2006, 05:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 788
Posted By JeffW

load the pic here, make it easy for us.... ...

load the pic here, make it easy for us....

oh and without seing the pic... no such things as an easy 20 min job. unless you dont care if its done wrong.

jeff
Forum: Body
12-20-2006, 08:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 508
Posted By JeffW

to remove paint fast i use a mikata electric...

to remove paint fast i use a mikata electric buffer with a 7" velcro backing sanding pad with norton 80 - 40 grit paper it will take you down to bare metal real fast. then i go over the metal with a...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-20-2006, 08:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,013
Posted By JeffW

i got some from eastwood co. they have metal mesh...

i got some from eastwood co. they have metal mesh in diffrent colors nice stuff.
Forum: Body
12-12-2006, 10:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 463
Posted By JeffW

for sata im useing the rp 2000 and rp 3000, base...

for sata im useing the rp 2000 and rp 3000, base and clear respectivly. i also have a minjet 3 for small things.
Forum: Body
12-11-2006, 08:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,096
Posted By JeffW

salvage title mean the car was totaled at some...

salvage title mean the car was totaled at some point and rebuilt, lowers the value of the car some. no idea if it changes insurance at all.
Forum: Body
12-11-2006, 08:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 463
Posted By JeffW

for a one time job its no problem to use one for...

for a one time job its no problem to use one for everything. just do complete tear down between primer and base and base n clear, and look in it real good to be sure its nice n clean. if your doing...
Forum: Body
11-26-2006, 07:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 511
Posted By JeffW

www.stjamescustomautobody.com there in...

www.stjamescustomautobody.com

there in springfield mass great work the tops......
Forum: Body
11-15-2006, 10:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,576
Posted By JeffW

where u from, the market is diffrent in areas of...

where u from, the market is diffrent in areas of the country, any idea what brand paint they use that also plays a roll in pricing.

jeff
Forum: Body
11-03-2006, 01:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 573
Posted By JeffW

search here project resurection on tgo..... one...

search here project resurection on tgo..... one we did a long time ago but lots of info.

jeff
Forum: Body
11-03-2006, 11:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 384
Posted By JeffW

silver would look great, or a nice platnum ...

silver would look great, or a nice platnum

jeff
Forum: Body
10-20-2006, 09:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,030
Posted By JeffW

what are u using it for? id try it for a mail box...

what are u using it for? id try it for a mail box or lawn mower. but of your gonna paint your car hmmm i wouldnt

jeff
Forum: Body
10-20-2006, 08:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 726
Posted By JeffW

bring back some old stuff, search "project...

bring back some old stuff,

search "project resurection"

complete ground up restor i did here with the help of the members. great refrence info. i think it should bring up about 4 post combined...
Forum: Body
10-12-2006, 06:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 658
Posted By JeffW

the only right way is to clear it, plain base or...

the only right way is to clear it, plain base or sealer is not deisgned to withstand uv rays water and the like we run into with a car. if you dont use a clear it will fade so fast in the sun your...
Forum: Body
10-10-2006, 07:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 658
Posted By JeffW

check this out HOK Paint Home Page...

check this out

HOK Paint Home Page (http://www.hokpaint.com)

see speciality products flattening agent you add to your clear coat...

now even easier one. same site click on kustomz shop look...
Forum: Body
10-04-2006, 02:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 885
Posted By JeffW

i would paint the gfx complete off the car. as...

i would paint the gfx complete off the car. as for the doors i would pull them jamb them complete base and clear and install, then paint the outside complete primer and body work i would door with...
Forum: Body
10-04-2006, 02:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,349
Posted By JeffW

there is a hole in the side panel behind the door...

there is a hole in the side panel behind the door for one mount their is holes in the front fender and rear quarter and tabs on the doors for mounting the gfx. and the front nose is diffrentr and the...
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