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Hey Dan, rather than sandblast, have you considered using a chemical
stripper? I think it is quicker, and cleaner and you don,t run the risk of
the sand damiging the panels. Also you don't abrade the factory finish of
the steel. My body guy NEVER sands factory steel unless he absolutely has
to. You will see when you start into this if your car ever had body work
done, the difference between steel that has been sanded and steel that has
the factory finish on it. Just a thought! Good luck.
Josh Gin (NoNeck) Visit my Chevelle website http://www.NoNecksChevelle.com
Team Chevelle #752
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From: "Daniel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2001 3:38 AM
Subject: [Chevelle-List] Chevelle Painting 101
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> I'm resending my email because I originally sent it right before the
bombing
> and didn't get many replies, which is understandable. But I'm starting my
> project today and would really appreciate the help. TIA
>
> ---Original Message---
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> Hi list, I'm getting ready to strip/paint my 72 Malibu myself and I
thought
> I would ask everyone for some tips/tricks. I'm planning on sandblasting
the
> whole car and then fixing the dents and holes then shooting on the paint.
> All I have to go on is my Haynes Body Repair & Painting Manual, so every
tip
> is appreciated. Here are a few specific questions I have:
>
> 1) Moldings...I was really surprised at how expensive new molding is...so
> are there any tricks to straightening my window molding? Also, any tricks
> on how to remove the edge molding with the least amount of damage?
>
> 2) Do I have these steps in the right order? Or am I missing any steps?
> -Sandblast
> -Hammer/dolly dents
> -Weld holes/cracks/replacement-panels
> -Clean
> -Condition the metal
> -Conversion coat (is this needed?)
> -Body filler to fix holes/dents
> -Primer-seal
> -Wet-sand
> -Color
> -Clear coat (is this needed?)
>
>
> 3) What kind of paint system would you recommend for a do-it-yourselfer?
> (acrylic lacquer, acrylic enamel, polyurethane, acrylic urethane enamel)
> Also related, what kind of sprayer would you recommend? (standard, HVLP,
> gravity, suction, pressure, ???)
>
> Thanks everyone! Your answers are really helpful, I've gained a ton of
> knowledge from lurking in this list.
>
> -Daniel
> 72 Malibu 350
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