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Re: Body work Preparation.

To: Jason Tilley <jtilley@austin.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Body work Preparation.
From: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 20:37:48 -0500
Hi All
Just completed my 71 Stag strip down page, with all the discussion about body 
work, I
thought I would share with y'all how I treat surface rust.  Go to
http://www.spitfires.iwarp.com/   Select the Strip down button under 71 Stag 
and then
click "See Rust Prep"   I use to work in Auto Body years ago. I did have to 
re-learn
about all the new nifty paints, primers and thinners.

And I'll tell you , Prices aren't what they use to be!

THnx
Pat
63 Spitfire
74 Spitfire
71 Stag
68 Chevy C10


Jason Tilley wrote:

> With all the talk about welding body panels, I'm just trying to get a census
> on what other peoples procedures have been in the past in restoring cars.
>
>         I'm wondering if it is better to
>                 a) get the body sandblasted
>                                 or
>                 b) get the body chemically dipped
>
>         Also should the areas to be replaced (rusted floors) first, or should 
>it be
> done after the sandblast / chemical dip? and one last question -is it worth
> while having the frame and certain other parts Powder coated?
>
>         While I realize that there is NO golden Rule, I'm just trying to get 
>some
> input to make my restoration easier. I just pulled the body off my 76 1500,
> (very light I must add)and wanted to make life as easy as possible.
>
> Thanks for everyone's input,
>
> Jason Tilley.


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