Body Work tips
Great Gaps, Step 1
Great gaps take any project to a new level. It’s one thing to have the gaps close, it’s a whole mother thing to have them dialed in just perfectly....
The Foundation of Details
The small details are one of the things that can separate your work from the rest. Details, though, aren’t always easy, at all. They can be time c...
Deep Scratches in Filler
There are many keys to long lasting paint jobs. One of them is spreading body filler over the appropriate surface. This means when you are re fill...
Details of 220 Grit
The second step of block sanding polyester primer is using 220 grit. This follows the ever important step one of 100 grit. Step one was to of cours...
Block further
Getting great results usually isn’t easy, and there’s usually more than enough hurdles on your way there. One thing to remember, with every single...
Lines made easy(er)
There’s times in the body work process where a body line needs to be built out after the surrounding area has been straightened. The challenges ar...
The Best Rolocs
Quality prep work prior to applying body filler is crucial. It is the foundation of everything; so it better be right, and cutting corners is not a...
The Recipe for Great Sanding Blocks
Why do some sanding blocks work better than others? For a block to work great and produce great results, there are several necessary components.
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Choosing the right Block
Choosing the correct sanding block to use is important, so here are some guide lines.
Don’t hesitate to try several different blocks until you fi...
What is guide coat for?
Guide coat is used by pretty much every body professional, but what is it really for? Are you using it correctly, and is it helping you like it ca...
Part 5: Keeping it Flush
Perfectly flush panels is a crucial aspect of great body work. Getting there can sometimes be a challenge though. Blocking across panels and keep...
Metal Prep
THE most important part of any project, is prepping the metal properly. It is the foundation that everything is built from, and it needs to be don...