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Filling over 80 Grit

by Tyler Krause

Filling over 80 Grit

One thing I have been doing (mostly from the mindset of 'how can I do this better') is spread filler over 80 grit, and over 40 grit. I rough ever...

Thank You!

by Tyler Krause

Thank You!

I just wanted to say Thanks to everyone for following and giving me your attention. It means so much that there are so many people trying the thi...

Thin Edges

by Tyler Krause

Thin Edges

Thin panel edges. Use pieces of aluminum flat stock or c-channel (depends on how much shape is in the car) to span across panels. On this Camaro, ...

Blocking Primer

by Tyler Krause

Blocking Primer

How far to sand? It is very important to block everything flat with 80 or 100 grit when sanding polyester primer. Don't leave anything to finish ...

A simple pencil line

by Tyler Krause

A simple pencil line

How to keep the gaps exactly the same, while finishing body working the jams. After all the gaps are dialed in and filled, they have to finish be...

All the Steps, basically

by Tyler Krause

All the Steps, basically

1. Car on suspension 2. All weatherstrip, latches, etc installed. 3. Align panels as close as possible. 4. Check the continuity of panels usin...

One surface at a time

by Tyler Krause

One surface at a time

When doing body work on an area with multiple angles and surfaces (like in the picture), it helps to establish one surface at a time. This will h...

Less Pin Holes

by Tyler Krause

Less Pin Holes

Minimizing pin holes. It helps to work the filler with the spreader several times. This helps work the air out of it. Mix the filler and hardener...

Flat Paint

by Tyler Krause

Flat Paint

A few tips for flat paint. 1. Acrylic sanding blocks for body filler, primer, and clear coat. 2. Cut the polyester primer completely flat with a ...

Curves and Odd Shapes

by Tyler Krause

Curves and Odd Shapes

Body working odd shapes. Something like the inside of these fender aprons can be a challenge. To make life easier, I first established just the e...

How far is enough?

by Tyler Krause

How far is enough?

How far to sand?  This is always a tricky thing to get just right. You always want to rough the filler in with 40 grit, and you want it thoroughly...

Blocking up to holes and openings

by Tyler Krause

Blocking up to holes and openings

It's always important to be aware of how you're blocking around holes. The sandpaper always wants to cut the edges of it too low. Depending on th...