Re: [Chevelle-list] Sanding

2010-12-10 Thread HarKemAsso
I used to sand off the old paint, now I strictly take them in and have them bead blasted, this way you don;t grind off any metal, or change the shape of any body lines and do not create excess heat. Harlan

Re: [Chevelle-list] Sanding PT 2

2010-12-08 Thread Jim Thompson
: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Sanding PT 2 I realize these guys are pros with pro equipment -Check 1:15 into the video he is stripping to bare metal like its butter. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfER7Cd81mM What is so special about that sander? -- Rick Schaefer 72

Re: [Chevelle-list] Sanding

2010-12-08 Thread Brad Waller
k Schaefer Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 11:19 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Sanding Is a pain in the butt! I'm either doing it wrong or have the wrong equipment. It took me 3 hours to sand the clearcoat, paint, primer and MOST of the factory paint from

Re: [Chevelle-list] Sanding

2010-12-08 Thread Josh Campbell
;t sell it in the shape its in I'm making it my daily driver, although still FOR SALE) You should never have a battle of wits with morons ... they'll just drag you down to their level & beat you with experience. --- On Wed, 12/8/10, Rick Schaefer wrote: From: Rick Schaefer Subjec

Re: [Chevelle-list] Sanding

2010-12-08 Thread Tony
If your doing the whole car I agree with Tom, media blasting is the way to go. - Original Message - From: Tom Rightler To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 4:32 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Sanding Forget those, you need this

Re: [Chevelle-list] Sanding

2010-12-08 Thread Tom Rightler
wsletter Editor http://www.mdchevelleclub.com -Original Message- From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Rick Schaefer Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 2:19 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Sanding I

Re: [Chevelle-list] Sanding PT 2

2010-12-08 Thread howardsautobody
the 36 grit and we will go from there. Howard Holland - Original Message - From: "Rick Schaefer" To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Wednesday, December 8, 2010 11:51:58 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Sanding PT 2    I realize these guys are pros with

[Chevelle-list] Sanding PT 2

2010-12-08 Thread Rick Schaefer
I realize these guys are pros with pro equipment -Check 1:15 into the video he is stripping to bare metal like its butter. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfER7Cd81mM What is so special about that sander? -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino

[Chevelle-list] Sanding

2010-12-08 Thread Rick Schaefer
Is a pain in the butt! I'm either doing it wrong or have the wrong equipment. It took me 3 hours to sand the clearcoat, paint, primer and MOST of the factory paint from *ONE* of my elky fenders.I don't think it should take that long. Used 60/80 grit with theses 2 tools : http://www.am

Re: [Chevelle-List] sanding/priming

2003-02-18 Thread MICRLASER
I sanded my 69 down using 80 grit and a DA sander.  If you want to do it right, I suggest taking it down to bare metal.  Here is a link to my website, there is a link on there to my 69. Tom http://bluess454.freehomepage.com/70sshome.htm

[Chevelle-List] sanding/priming

2003-02-18 Thread Don Allen
Hi guys, I want to sand and prime my ’69 Chevelle’s body, but this is my first time attempting anything like this and I could use a little direction.  I have a Black & Decker Sandstorm – will this get the job done?  What grit sandpaper should I use?  Should the body be sanded down all the w