Thread: Problems with the sand paper staying on the DA sander.

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Thanks Dave, Pepi and Pat.
I didn't make it in town today, I wanted to do a couple past due oil changes before the 150 mile trec into town and back.
Beside with cleam mobile 1 motor oil I can make the trip on 1/4 tank of fuel and with old oil it takes over 1/2 a tank of fuel.
I guess I'll have to go with the original 'Hook it. Have you guys seen the skin zipper and if so have any of you used it.
If you have not here is their video, makes it look simple for only 35 bucks plus shipping. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc6UoCe0b8k
I am going in to town tomrrow is the plan now anyway.
Kurt

Haven't used that one, but used similar.... I'll stick with my hammers and dollies---just what I'm used to using I guess.

Originally Posted by vara4

Thanks Dave, Pepi and Pat.
I didn't make it in town today, I wanted to do a couple past due oil changes before the 150 mile trec into town and back.
Beside with cleam mobile 1 motor oil I can make the trip on 1/4 tank of fuel and with old oil it takes over 1/2 a tank of fuel.
I guess I'll have to go with the original 'Hook it. Have you guys seen the skin zipper and if so have any of you used it.
If you have not here is their video, makes it look simple for only 35 bucks plus shipping. Steck 21890 Skin Zipper - YouTube
I am going in to town tomrrow is the plan now anyway.
Kurt

i have used some of steck stuff in the past . it looks better then the roller setup that never worked . i use to skin alot of doors at the shops i work at . i would be happy to tell you how i did them that worked of me with no filler. if you want to get a hold of me

I got the 3M hook and loop and used it on the truck a little today.
Oh man how nice it is not having to worry about the DA throwing the
sand paper at you every two minutes. I even caught a edge and it
just ripped it a little. Nope that thing ain't going no where with
the hook and loop, I love it, thanks for the great tips guys.
Gonna start on the other side tomorrow hopefully I get the
door skins on over the weekend. Thanks again Dave.
Kurt

Pat; what do you have a video of you doing a door skin???
I'll take any tips you have, I will probably be doing the door skins
tomorrow. I only have half skins and I was just going to go over the old.
But now that I have been thinking about it, I am gonna cut just above
the door body line, then put the new skin on. I'll take the doors off then
crimp all the edges of the new skin put the door back on and line everything up.
If all looks good then I'll spot weld accrossed the top of the new skin to hold
everything tight. Throw some dura - glass on and sand it down before painting it.
Kurt

you know i would do a video of doing skins and other metal work but never did some were there is a video of me painting a gto . you do not want to put the new skin over the old one if you only need the lower part were they rust you may only want to use what you would only need to fix the skin. as some of the stuff looks close but ends up short on the over all fit . if you have any questions happy to give you pointers if you want over the phone

Hey Pat;
Well if I have any question I'll give you a call.
My lower skin come up about 3 inches over the top body line in the door.
I was gonna cut the door just even with the top body line then I only
have flat sheet metal, about 3 inches worth behind the new lower skin
to spot weld too, only after I make sure everything lines up nice.
Kurt

You can but disc adhesive at NAPA, You paper may not have enough adhesive on it.

Don

Thanks Don; I have already got the 3M disc with the hook and loop and they work fantastic.
Except for the front hood and a few tight place that have to be sandblasted in body lines and stuff,
all the old paint has now been removed. Some places had as many as 6 differant paint colors.
I guess all the old owners of this truck didn't believe in removing old paint.
Oh just paint over it, it will look good as new. HE! HE! HE! Lots of dings and dent in the cab roof,
almost like they were up there banging on it. I think besides the rust holes in either door, that is the
worst place on the truck. it's not rusting up there but the bondo was all cracked so I have to remove it all,
then redo it with some Dura - Glass so it last.
Kurt

I took some pictures tonight of the progress but on the 3rd photo my digital camera died and I have no more batteries.
So tomorrow I'll make the 14 mile round trip in to town and get some new batteries so I can post photo's.
My son and I have been on it from sunrise to sunset for the last 3 days now and it's coming along good.
Kurt