http://www.autobodystore.com the Auto Body Store has a very active forum
area for bodywork/paint related questions.
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
59 3800 Panel 4sale
http://bulldogaquaticclub.com/dloads/pu/truck.htm
>From: Mark Mintmier <tenisguy@gte.net>
>Reply-To: Mark Mintmier <tenisguy@gte.net>
>To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
>Subject: [oletrucks] Body Work
>Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 23:09:47 -0400
>
>Who wants to take a stab at explaining the best way to do body work to a
>relative newbie who has never done much more than (poorly) repair rust
>areas on other vehicles? In the build-up of my 1950 AD pickup this
>spring/summer, I should finally be able to turn my attention from the
>chassis and begin to focus on the body work. I have a cab, doors, hood,
>and fenders that are basically solid and have been painted by different
>owners in the past. I don't really know where to start. I think I know
>better than to attempt the paint myself, but I'd like to get as close as
>possible to being ready for paint. In general terms, I think what I need
>to do is sand everything down to bare metal, repair metal as necessary with
>patch panels and/or plastic body filler, spray with epoxy primer, sand
>again, spray a guide coat of paint, sand again, fix low spots with body
>filler and sand, spray more paint, deliver to paint shop for them to
>finish. How does that sound? What is not necessary or what am I missing?
>Even if the general procedure is correct, I could still use some guidance
>as to what tools to use to sand, what grits of sand paper to use, what kind
>of body filler, primer and paint to use, etc. Any suggestions including
>specific brands would be very appreciated.
>
>I was watching an episode of American Hot Rod, and they were building a
>roadster beginning with new sheetmetal. They started by coating the entire
>body with a skim coat of body filler, then sanding most of it off. That
>seems like a lot of work, but is that the best way to start out?
>
>Another thought that I had was to sand everything down to bare metal, then
>paint it all with POR15, then use body filler and primer on top of that. I
>used POR15 for my frame, and I'm pleased with the results, but I brushed it
>on, and it's OK if it looks bumpy on the frame. I'm not sure how the POR15
>would look (even the clear) when used on body panels. I'm just concerned
>about rust coming through the paint, but maybe I'm just paranoid.
>
>Sorry to ramble on, but I could really use some direction when it comes to
>body work, and I know we've got some experts on this list. Plus, I doubt
>that I'm the only one here who could benefit from such a discussion. Thank
>you in advance to anyone who replies, and please feel free to be incredibly
>detailed with any advice or recommendations. There are a few of us who
>don't mind, and even enjoy, the long-winded posts to the list.
>
>Mark
>1950 Chevy 3100
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