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I hated DAs also, before I found the finishing series from Snap-On...and while I do most of the grunt work with them, there is still quite a bit of hand sanding as well.
Suggestions are always welcome - heck, that's how we all learn. Just like with the factory jumper in the harness - I didn't know that, and it's something I'll be looking at when it goes back together.'90 Mazda 323 - V6 KLDE, supercharged, right-hand drive, build log
'93 Ford Probe GT - a few mods...
10.24 @ 139.5 mph [16 psi] - Timeslip
490whp, 447 wtq @ 20psi - Dyno sheet
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Primer is done. Now a slow 2 weeks will follow as I prep it for paint. I'm getting excited again after a not so excited week of hard work. The primer is black.
'90 Mazda 323 - V6 KLDE, supercharged, right-hand drive, build log
'93 Ford Probe GT - a few mods...
10.24 @ 139.5 mph [16 psi] - Timeslip
490whp, 447 wtq @ 20psi - Dyno sheet
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side draft paintbooths are the ****! they keep dirt off your paint alot bether than up or down draft booths. the primer looks like it has some decent orange peel, is it a high build primer?"Discontent is the first necessity of progress."
-Thomas A. Edison
"There is a fine line between ballin' on a budget, and dreamin' on an empty wallet."
*Junked* 92 mx3, BP swap- milage whore, beaten up and down the east coast
*Junked* KLZE powered 323 on Megasquirt 1
172.60HP & 156.93 TQ with only headers and short ram intake. back under the knife for a BPT swap.
New Daily stock 1.6L 1999 Mazda Protege LX
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No, the primer has a newb spraying it (that would be me, I had issues today), but all the peel will come out in the prep work. It will have a dull shine (if that makes sense) when I'm done with the 1000.'90 Mazda 323 - V6 KLDE, supercharged, right-hand drive, build log
'93 Ford Probe GT - a few mods...
10.24 @ 139.5 mph [16 psi] - Timeslip
490whp, 447 wtq @ 20psi - Dyno sheet
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Originally posted by Dan [Sac] View PostNo, the primer has a newb spraying it (that would be me, I had issues today), but all the peel will come out in the prep work. It will have a dull shine (if that makes sense) when I'm done with the 1000.
cant wait to see the paint"Discontent is the first necessity of progress."
-Thomas A. Edison
"There is a fine line between ballin' on a budget, and dreamin' on an empty wallet."
*Junked* 92 mx3, BP swap- milage whore, beaten up and down the east coast
*Junked* KLZE powered 323 on Megasquirt 1
172.60HP & 156.93 TQ with only headers and short ram intake. back under the knife for a BPT swap.
New Daily stock 1.6L 1999 Mazda Protege LX
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Originally posted by MD323 View Postmakes sense, with primers/sealers try a lower pressure setting on the gun reg. its definetly better than 95% of the newb jobs i have seen thats for sure!
cant wait to see the paint
I couldn't tell, did you remove the rain channel rubber?Tricks get applause... Style gets respect.
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Roof trim was pulled off.
The air pressure gauge was digital.
It's being knocked down right now (5th straight day @ 5-8 hours each). I do quite a bit of hand sanding (all edges and a lot of other places) with a block and 400. It is looking good though, but the engine bay is just a PITA. Will be definitely not ever doing this again, though I may change my tune when it's all done.
I'm adding some low-profile side markers as well to appease the ricer in me. Amber lights in them (I do like the euro look of them).
Other than that, just sanding and more sanding and then some more. The plan is to shoot the color & clear on monday, we'll see how it goes.'90 Mazda 323 - V6 KLDE, supercharged, right-hand drive, build log
'93 Ford Probe GT - a few mods...
10.24 @ 139.5 mph [16 psi] - Timeslip
490whp, 447 wtq @ 20psi - Dyno sheet
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We appreciate your modesty, but come on now. You built a solid rep so you can't fall down now. People are expecting Godliness w/ your build. My guess is you'll make it.
Are you replacing the roof trim w/ new rubber? If not, it's tricky to get the old trim to sit back down nice and pretty. I used primerless auto glass urethane adhesive. Highly recommend U-418HV made by Essex. It's really good stuff.Tricks get applause... Style gets respect.
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Originally posted by analytical View PostWe appreciate your modesty, but come on now. You built a solid rep so you can't fall down now. People are expecting Godliness w/ your build. My guess is you'll make it.
Are you replacing the roof trim w/ new rubber? If not, it's tricky to get the old trim to sit back down nice and pretty. I used primerless auto glass urethane adhesive. Highly recommend U-418HV made by Essex. It's really good stuff.
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Almost done sanding, one more day or two. I literally hate this...my knuckles are pretty much locked up and I can only bend my fingers by using the other hand.
On the plus side, it's starting to really get a nice dull sheen, so she should look aight when done :D'90 Mazda 323 - V6 KLDE, supercharged, right-hand drive, build log
'93 Ford Probe GT - a few mods...
10.24 @ 139.5 mph [16 psi] - Timeslip
490whp, 447 wtq @ 20psi - Dyno sheet
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It will all be worth it when it is done, something you can be proud to have accomplished. Now you know why it cost $5000 for a good paint job.
I personally learned that lesson with painting cars and automatic transmission rebuilding. If you ever need a automatic transmission rebuilt, just pay the thousand bucks.....trust me. LOLDominic Toretto rocks a MaZda and his cell phone number starts in "(323)"
My Work Log:http://www.wihandyman.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46003
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Originally posted by IMACHU2 View PostIt will all be worth it when it is done, something you can be proud to have accomplished. Now you know why it cost $5000 for a good paint job.
I personally learned that lesson with painting cars and automatic transmission rebuilding. If you ever need a automatic transmission rebuilt, just pay the thousand bucks.....trust me. LOL
amen to that.
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