StreetRodding.com handles forums in a new way, since everything on the site can be commented on you'll see many topics in here that you'll also find in other areas of the site. For instance, you can click on the "Paint Booth" to view all the messages that have been left for different articles, and you'll be able to read and comment on those articles but most importantly, if you don't see any articles or content that fit what you're looking for you can just create it yourself. It's our own version of blogging which let's you, the rodder, add your own articles to the site. If you have a tip or trick that you'd like to share with the rest of us you can post your own article for people to read in this section.
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Amateur Paint Questions
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I'm building a 36 Ford Coupe and just got it back from having been blasted with glass. My blaster recommended a coat of primer to prevent flash rust. I think he said it was dupont epoxy or at least epoxy. see pics...There will be some body work require [ Read More... ]
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08/21/2008 @ 12:14
by joevol
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the paint booth
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i asked erig to make this forum so we would have someplace to discuss paint. we hope it may help you guys wanting to do your own paint work. i hope to get some of the industry professionals to stop by and answer questions for us. there are other sites [ Read More... ]
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08/17/2008 @ 09:54
by shine
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Low Pressure High Volume Paint Guns
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Looking for information on using a LPHV paint gun. What pressure do you set the reuglator at. I have not been able top get a real smooth finish while painting with it.. I have been running the pressure around 15-20 psi at the inlet regulator,,Thanks [ Read More... ]
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07/31/2008 @ 08:50
by will547
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Painters. Need Help !
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I tried to primer my truck today but the paint chunked and chalked up. I was using Limco 800K 2 part primer. Mixed 5/1. I only had the paint in gun for about 10 minutes and started clogging. I have clean air and brand new DeVilbiss paint gun. The only thi [ Read More... ]
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07/14/2008 @ 05:34
by Hog
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Caddy Paint
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I'm asking a question for my freind who has a 38 caddy his restoring. I ask another question for him and got a all Caddy web site but have lost the address. He would like to have it again. The question is on paint. His car is Pelham Gray. On the door jams [ Read More... ]
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06/26/2008 @ 02:25
by 41 Kustom
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DYI painter
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I will be painting my 30 Model A coupe starting mid febuary. I have read alot of articles, talked to alot of people and think I have a good understanding of what to do. My question is,.....after dismantle, I am having the car soda blasted. Next - apply [ Read More... ]
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05/16/2008 @ 12:43
by boop coupe
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THE PROCESS
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I'M GOING TO BE PAINTING MY CAR. I WAS WONDERING WHAT STEPS I SHOULD TAKE. THE BODY WORK WILL BE DONE AND I'LL BE PAINTING OVER EXISTING PAINT. I'VE HEARD ALOT OF DIFFERENT WAYS TO DO IT. AS AN EXAMPLE SOME SAY SAND OVER EVERY COAT OF PRIMER AND OTHERS SA [ Read More... ]
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04/23/2008 @ 06:11
by 0fatboy2
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Wrinkled paint with all PPG components
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Hi, new the the forum. Looking for some advice. I some how got suckered into painting my friends motorcycle and side car. Its about 26 pieces total. The bike was maroon (cringe) and the new color he chose was Pearl White (cringe), with blue rally stripes. [ Read More... ]
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04/21/2008 @ 09:29
by chawness
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Painting Question
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Painting a fender [ Read More... ]
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03/30/2008 @ 02:17
by timkins
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Viking paint booth HELP!!!
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I need a blueprint copy of a Viking cross flow paint booth. It was a low cost paint booth that was purchased back in 1984. I can give more detailed description if anybody knows anyone who may have a Viking paint booth and still has a blueprint copy. T [ Read More... ]
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02/27/2008 @ 10:55
by ybodyman
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Which Paint to Use?
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I value all opinions on this subject. I am ready to paint a streetrod (1954 Willys Aero). I have all of the bodywork done and have the car primed, blocked and ready to shoot. I have painted before with single stage Delton black, color sanded. polished, an [ Read More... ]
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02/18/2008 @ 11:42
by DOSSWALLACE
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1950 olds paint color
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hi-I need help!looking for the paint code for 1950 oldsmobile engine(green).I prefer PPG code but will try to work with whatever you can furnish.Thanks,Doodleo3 [ Read More... ]
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01/31/2008 @ 03:57
by doodle
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Putty or ???? for pin holes?
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I am restoring a 1950's childs 78 inch boat. It has a Clinton 3-1/2 h.p. engine inside the hull with a small outboard lower drive monted under the boat. It is wood with fiber glass top layer.I have primered heavy and blocked, but have a few spots where [ Read More... ]
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11/26/2007 @ 04:52
by buick1
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To suede or not to suede
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I am working on a 33 Ford roadster (home build) and have a couple of questions about paint finish. I am thinking about a flat/suede finish as I like that look -- at least I like it now. If we (THE QUEEN and myself) change OUR mind about the finish can [ Read More... ]
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11/23/2007 @ 04:59
by Franke33
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removing bondo
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been asked this a few times so i thought i'd pass along a trick i learned many seasons ago. i use a propane torch and a welders brush. i dont heat the bondo , just make several passes over it. it burns out gasses and makes the bondo chaulky. brush it good [ Read More... ]
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11/15/2007 @ 03:57
by shine
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Preparing a '40 Ford dash for painting
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I've got an extra dash for my '40 that I would like to use. The problem is that some of the openings (radio, speaker, ash trays) have been filled using a piece of sheet metal on the back side of the dash and welded (or tacked) in place using a brass rod. [ Read More... ]
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10/10/2007 @ 01:49
by Buckshot40
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Lemon Pledge on your car ?
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The finish on my coupe is Black urethane w/ flattening agent. Trouble is "water spots". I CANNOT get this car to look clean! I actually tried some "lemon pledge" spray on an area and it seemed to look better. Anyone ever try some sort of protectent or wa [ Read More... ]
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09/12/2007 @ 09:11
by koolstuff0099
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painting your car yourself
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Hell dont be afraid of painting. I made several mistakes and you learn from mistakes. Always remember a person who dont make mistakes is a person who doesnt do nothing When I painted this 32 coupe I made my own paint booth and got a i [ Read More... ]
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08/26/2007 @ 09:08
by coupe32
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questions about painting
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so i've got some questions about painting, how much primer should i buy to be able to cover my car. its a 17 foot bonneville. so how many coats of primer shouid i use. its not a totaly straight body, i'm goin to have to take out some dents and fix some ru [ Read More... ]
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08/17/2007 @ 11:24
by Gundie
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The SPI Vette
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well the 62 is going home soon so i can start the 57 vette. i hope to do better documenting this one. it is going to be torch red with cream coves and cream interior. it will set on a Billy Dawson chassis [ Corvette Correction ] with an ls1. [ Read More... ]
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08/02/2007 @ 10:19
by shine
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