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Body and Exterior Discussions links:

John Deere Blitz Black Paint Lengthy discussion on using John Deere Blitz Black paint for hot rods. Covers cost, suppliers, application methods, environmental regulations, and more.

Marking, Dating, and Organizing Parts and Materials Discusses methods for using markers, tape, plastic bags, and a simple notation system for organizing and dating parts and materials.

Metalshaping and Panel Replacement Detailed discussion and photographs of metalshaping and panel replacement technique for replacing the roof on a 1940 Willys.

Paint Gun Differences Discussion on basic paint gun knowledge, CFM requirements, and performance.

Paint Jobs: Commercial Shop vs. At-Home Discusses various aspects of learning to paint vehicles, and properly doing at-home paint jobs. Specific commercial painting services such as Maaco are mentioned. For home paint jobs, product selection, application, and working environment are discussed.

Prepping Bare Metal for Paint Discusses various methods of prepping bare metal prior to applying body filler or primer. Includes information on different products and techniques, manufacturing procedures, as well as economic and historical influences that have contributed to the standard practices in use today among hotrodders.

Rust Killing Discusses various different products and methods for killing rust on freshly sandblasted steel.

Sanding and Body Filling Tips Discussion containing assorted tips for working with sand paper and applying body filler. Includes information on making simple and inexpensive custom sanding and filling tools.

Secrets of Surface Rust Removal Revealed Photographs and information describing processes for removing surface rust from body panels.

Trial Fitting Parts Discussion on the importance of trial fitting parts, including body panels and mouldings.

Using Templates for Accurate Cutting and Drilling Detailed information and diagrams on properly making and using templates for accurate cutting and drilling on body panels.

Waxing Basics Discussion on basic waxing techniques and recommended products.

What Are VOCs? Discussion of volatile organic compounds and their relation to aftermarket automotive paint and finishing products.

What Causes Paint Failures? Discusses various paint failures and their causes, with a related poll. Includes information on environmental conditions, flash times, surface preparation, and finish application.

What Causes Urethane Peel? Discusses the defect known as urethane peel (described as: "the waviness down the side of a body panel") that occurs when applying automotive exterior finishes. Differences between home paint jobs and high-tech automotive manufacturing facilities are compared and contrasted.

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