Body Work tips

Where to Start: Part 1

by Tyler Krause December 21, 2020

Before any body work can begin, there is a list of some important things that must be done. This is the ideal way to do it. The closer the vehicle ...

Time vs Quality

by Tyler Krause December 02, 2020

If your goal is to do the highest quality body work possible, there is almost always one big hurdle, time. So, how can you produce the level of wo...

When to Switch Grits

by Tyler Krause November 29, 2020

When body working a whole car, it’s important to use the correct grits, and know when to switch to the next grit. ♦️40 grit should be used to barel...

A Common Problem

by Tyler Krause November 21, 2020

A lot of times, it can be a struggle to get body work straight. The area doesn’t feel quite right, it doesn’t block quite right. Everyone fights i...

Pulling Tape Lines

by Tyler Krause November 17, 2020

One of the best ways to get really nice and straight and crisp body lines is to pull a tape line, and sand up to it. Here’s a couple tips to do it....

Start with 100

by Tyler Krause May 01, 2020

When block sanding polyester primer, 100 grit on True Blox is the perfect way to start sanding. Why? Polyester is a hard surface to sand, usually ...

Being Inspired

by Tyler Krause April 08, 2020

The goal is to always do as great of work possible, and always find out ways to improve. Often times there’s limitations, like time or budget, but ...

Blocking Across Panels

by Tyler Krause April 06, 2020

A trademark of really nice body work is completely flush body panels. There’s a great way to make sure the panels stay flush as you block sand acro...

How Much Pressure

by Tyler Krause April 02, 2020

How much pressure should be used when block sanding? The simple answer is just enough to hold the sanding block against the panel and sand with it....

When to Stop Sanding

by Tyler Krause March 03, 2020

When block sanding polyester primer, how do you know when to stop sanding? The point of polyester primer is to help straighten the body work, fill...

How Sanding Blox Work

by Tyler Krause February 20, 2020

When exceptionally great body work is the goal, everything becomes important, especially the sanding blocks. The purpose of a sanding block is to b...

Gaps: all the steps

by Tyler Krause February 18, 2020

Precise gaps are a crucial part of doing great body work. The way panels fit and flow together can make or break the look of a car, and at best can...