37 Ford build--IE: old Header issues thread /37 Ford/5.0/GT40P heads

[bluestang67]

The way I move I wasn't even expecting you to color by then . All I know is bang on the monitor when the clear is on I want to fall out of my chair !!!

[34_40]

All I know is bang on the monitor when the clear is on I want to fall out of my chair !!!

Thanks Again! I hate choosing a paint color.. I like way to many of them. So this time I just walked into the paint shop and asked for a chip chart, flipped through it and the first one that caught my eye, that was it! I went back last night to do some cleanup, I ended up staring at it! Didn't get much done!!

[34_40]

All I know is bang on the monitor when the clear is on I want to fall out of my chair !!!

Well, let's find out if it'll make you fall from your chair!?!?! Now I need to learn how to cut and buff.. Unless by some miracle the clear lays flat overnight. Doesn't look like glas like I was hopin' & wishin' for..

[randyr]

Well, let's find out if it'll make you fall from your chair!?!?! Now I need to learn how to cut and buff.. Unless by some miracle the clear lays flat overnight. Doesn't look like glas like I was hopin' & wishin' for..

Ouch! I just fell outa mine!! LOL! Looks great, Mike!!! Congrats!! I'm sure Dave can give you some pointers on that cutting & buffing.
But, you made it this far, that's awesome!!!!!

[34_40]

Ouch! I just fell outa mine!! LOL! Looks great, Mike!!! Congrats!! I'm sure Dave can give you some pointers on that cutting & buffing.
But, you made it this far, that's awesome!!!!!

Thanks a lot! Yes, made it this far.. found a nasty run I need to repair on one hood side. Hopefully the sun is out tomorrow and I'll set the car out in it and snap a few pics. The color really doesn't come through the camera and computer... It's really brighter than in the pics.

Thanks Again! Means a lot!!

[IC2]

Thanks a lot! Yes, made it this far.. found a nasty run I need to repair on one hood side. Hopefully the sun is out tomorrow and I'll set the car out in it and snap a few pics. The color really doesn't come through the camera and computer... It's really brighter than in the pics.

Thanks Again! Means a lot!!

Well - I do have to admit, you will be easy to find in a parking lot. Looks really nice.

Now, that run - a razor blade held at abut 90* to the surface and slowly skinning off the surface will often do the job. Try not to let it chatter or dig in. Round the corners with sand paper so it wont dig. If you have CC icicles (drools) those too can be removed the same way. Trying to sand a run will often leave a raised hump of CC while you go to through to BC (or worse) on either side. There are also some very small special files that you can use, but while the CC isn't fully cured (15-30 days+/-), the razor works best.

To cut and buff - 1000 to 2000 (or 3000) wet and dry, Presta 1500 then Swirl Remover used with an 8-9 inch buffer at no more then 6-700 rpm. I do like the Meguires foam pads, but you need two or three different. I also like the Schlegel wool pads.

[34_40]

Well - I do have to admit, you will be easy to find in a parking lot. Looks really nice.

Now, that run - a razor blade held at abut 90* to the surface and slowly skinning off the surface will often do the job. Try not to let it chatter or dig in. Round the corners with sand paper so it wont dig. If you have CC icicles (drools) those too can be removed the same way. Trying to sand a run will often leave a raised hump of CC while you go to through to BC (or worse) on either side. There are also some very small special files that you can use, but while the CC isn't fully cured (15-30 days+/-), the razor works best.

To cut and buff - 1000 to 2000 (or 3000) wet and dry, Presta 1500 then Swirl Remover used with an 8-9 inch buffer at no more then 6-700 rpm. I do like the Meguires foam pads, but you need two or three different. I also like the Schlegel wool pads.

Thanks for the tip on the drools / icicles, I got rid of a few on the hood and then found one on the cowl.. I went over the hood sides as it looked like the clearcoat just didn't flow... Since I had to clean up some drools anyway, I scuffed it and reshot it. This time I gave it a good wet coat and when I left it was looking better.

Dave are you saying I need to sand the car with the 1K, 2K, 3K paper? Wet is preferred? Where can I find this Presta 1500? Is it something just paint shops have? OH GOODY.. Shopping for another power tool!

Here's the car in the sun.

[bluestang67]

Mike looks a lot better out side .

Been building the 67 14 years HA , in final sand since October . Shot the floors last year . I drive it around the neighbor hood but hasn't been plated yet .

[IC2]

Thanks for the tip on the drools / icicles, I got rid of a few on the hood and then found one on the cowl.. I went over the hood sides as it looked like the clearcoat just didn't flow... Since I had to clean up some drools anyway, I scuffed it and reshot it. This time I gave it a good wet coat and when I left it was looking better.

Dave are you saying I need to sand the car with the 1K, 2K, 3K paper? Wet is preferred? Where can I find this Presta 1500? Is it something just paint shops have? OH GOODY.. Shopping for another power tool!

Here's the car in the sun.

Mike - the amount of orange peel depends on how coarse you need to start. I did mine with 1000 to 2500(not all have that grit) then did the Presta. Meguires has similar and is my alternate to that Presta. Yes, you should be able to find Presta and the pro level Meguires at an auto body supply - and sticker shock applies. Oh and 3m paper, it will wear much faster then the Norton and Mirka is better yet if you can find it locally

http://www.prestaproducts.com/Buffin...unds-list.aspx

Now, buffers - I use mine for dual purpose, so I found this Hitachi - also currently in the sticker shock area, though I did find mine at a new product bargain price. I do have to warn you - those sanding muscles of yours - they'll be bigger as this thing with a Velco pad and wool buff is about 9 very heavy pounds after about 2-3 hours.