it's so cute to see that you believe what you think matters to me.
My first rebuild
Melting Slicks
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Also keep in mind if you are using a solvent based paint the fumes are toxic and flammable/explosive. I didn't pay close attention when I was painting my second car and had the compressor in the garage with me. The whole garage was thick with mist, all it would have taken was one spark and boom! To be safe you should have a helmet with an outside air supply from a compressor suitable for breathing.
mind you.... THAT WAS AN OPEN FLAME... and the CHILDREN... OH GOD, THE POOR CHILDREN
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Drifting
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I am planning on doing a bunch of reading!! I am not completely sure I have lost my painter but will know in the next few days. Even if I didn't I will be using my garage and building the temp booth. Thanks for the advice and I will keep you posted as I am really getting close to being ready. Thanks!
Melting Slicks
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I didn't make those posts out of any concern for what you think, I did it so you don't mislead others. I also never claimed I was the person who determines whether or not what you're doing is dangerous but the manufacturers of the paint who put those "explosive" and "flammable" warning labels on the paint do. I'm happy to see you continue tempting fate but please don't try to talk others into your foolishness. I couldn't care less whether you practice safety or not.
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Melting Slicks
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I didn't make those posts out of any concern for what you think, I did it so you don't mislead others. I also never claimed I was the person who determines whether or not what you're doing is dangerous but the manufacturers of the paint who put those "explosive" and "flammable" warning labels on the paint do. I'm happy to see you continue tempting fate but please don't try to talk others into your foolishness. I couldn't care less whether you practice safety or not.
I expect that your warnings are directed at yourself - after all, anyone here handles flammable and explosive liquids every time they go to a gas station.
So tell me Dr. Priya - how much liquid saturation must there be (in the atmosphere) for there to be an explosion? (what is the explosive limits) what are the temperature limits? how does humidity play into that formula? does static air have a lower saturation point? how often must the air refresh to limit the explosive natures?
I know these things - you've demonstrated, quite aptly, that you don't.
Here - some reading material for you
http://www.osha.gov/dte/library/flam...e_liquids.html
what is that saying? - education enlightens the darkened masses.... yeah, that's the one.
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Good luck and remember ....solvents are flammable 
don't Blow Yourself up!!!
LOL
PS if your homework and painter doesn't workout I've never heard anything bad about the Summit Paint. From what I understand you can go back and fix any oops at anytime. That in itself is a great feature! It wouldn't be the first time I've watch my 5 year old try taking a hammer to my vette, Harley or Buell
don't Blow Yourself up!!!LOL
PS if your homework and painter doesn't workout I've never heard anything bad about the Summit Paint. From what I understand you can go back and fix any oops at anytime. That in itself is a great feature! It wouldn't be the first time I've watch my 5 year old try taking a hammer to my vette, Harley or Buell
Melting Slicks
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Good luck and remember ....solvents are flammable don't Blow Yourself up!!!
LOL
PS if your homework and painter doesn't workout I've never heard anything bad about the Summit Paint. From what I understand you can go back and fix any oops at anytime. That in itself is a great feature! It wouldn't be the first time I've watch my 5 year old try taking a hammer to my vette, Harley or Buell
don't Blow Yourself up!!!LOL
PS if your homework and painter doesn't workout I've never heard anything bad about the Summit Paint. From what I understand you can go back and fix any oops at anytime. That in itself is a great feature! It wouldn't be the first time I've watch my 5 year old try taking a hammer to my vette, Harley or Buell
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Drifting
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Ok, my painter showed up tonight to work on the car with me. Shew!!!! He said he has no intentions of not finishing the project with me. We are trying to be ready to shoot primer in about 2 weeks! I really need to get moving on a few things before we paint...I really think I want to change my lower ball joints before then and replace the bushings but I am still a little scared to drop the lower Arms with the springs and all. I hope someone can guide me through that process. I have all me Moog parts just need to understand how to do this without the spring flying across the garage.
Melting Slicks
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pull the shock, run a chain through the center of the spring (through where the shock was). bolt the chain together (obviously with a bit of slack). Jack up under the control arm with a floor jack (not a bottle jack). Pop the ball joint. Let lower arm down. The chain will keep the spring from causing you grief.
still
I'd wait until after you paint. You're going to have greasy hands doing that job, touch the car once and you'll know forever after you paint the car where that was (paint will lift).... don't do greasy things around raw (or nearly raw) fiberglass. The fiberglass will soak it in, and when it gets warm will bleed back up under the paint.
still
I'd wait until after you paint. You're going to have greasy hands doing that job, touch the car once and you'll know forever after you paint the car where that was (paint will lift).... don't do greasy things around raw (or nearly raw) fiberglass. The fiberglass will soak it in, and when it gets warm will bleed back up under the paint.
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Drifting
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Just curious here! I have been trying to find a front bumper to put on the car but they are all a little out of my price range. I did find a 1981 bumper in perfect shape and still soft. Would I want to consider a change or would it be a nightmare? I can pick it up for about $50 and I really like the look of those front ends.
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Drifting
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Don't give up on me! I just got a little busy and had some down time. I am hopefully only 2 weeks away from shooting primer and I must say, I am ready for the project time to end and a little drive time to start. I think I have worked hard enough this winter. Hahaha!
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Drifting
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So as suspected my painter bailed on me so I just started a new thread in the paint and body side to try and get some help there. Here is the link for anyone who wants to meet up over there and help or just watch! I will still close this thread with a burnout at some point! HAHAHA
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/pain...post1583460935
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/pain...post1583460935
