Gordon in nc
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Stunning outcome. Can’t wait to see them mounted. You fellows stay safe and healthy!!!
Gordon
Gordon
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Painting Tins. No really...
- Thread starter Jim
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Tech tip time. Say that 10 times real fast. 
Minor, almost imperceptible dings are pretty easy to spot on nice shiny paint. Dull paint... not so much.
Here's one solution. This is a cheapo 400W heater about 12" in dia. As you can see, it's puts out a distinctive pattern even on dull paint...
You can tell from the circles that I'd already done this then backtracked to give you guys some shots..... but, a nice reflection no?
Now watch what happens when I play that reflection over a small ding.....
Because the paint is a dull, rough and scratched up surface, I didn't feel this ding with my fingers.
Yeah... this one's gonna take a minute...
Minor, almost imperceptible dings are pretty easy to spot on nice shiny paint. Dull paint... not so much.
Here's one solution. This is a cheapo 400W heater about 12" in dia. As you can see, it's puts out a distinctive pattern even on dull paint...
You can tell from the circles that I'd already done this then backtracked to give you guys some shots..... but, a nice reflection no?
Now watch what happens when I play that reflection over a small ding.....
Because the paint is a dull, rough and scratched up surface, I didn't feel this ding with my fingers.
Yeah... this one's gonna take a minute...
I had a ‘78 that had a red / silver theme that I always thought was very pretty. I can’t wait to see what you do with this one!
Me too!
Tech tip time. Say that 10 times real fast.
Minor, almost imperceptible dings are pretty easy to spot on nice shiny paint. Dull paint... not so much.
Here's one solution. This is a cheapo 400W heater about 12" in dia. As you can see, it's puts out a distinctive pattern even on dull paint...
You can tell from the circles that I'd already done this then backtracked to give you guys some shots..... but, a nice reflection no?
Now watch what happens when I play that reflection over a small ding.....
I don't see myself doing paint work, but this thread is a real education.
Your generosity has not been forgotten Gordon - truly.
Be well and stay safe through all of this. I hope to see you again at the VYR at the Iton Horse this year.
Pete
You are going to be staring into the reflection of that light a lot, so you don't want something really bright. My local paintless dent repair guy uses a small portable florescent lamp with a suction cup attached to it to put it directly above the working surface.
Sounds like a better idea
They even make specialty lights that have rows of light that really amplify a curve.
Spray Dent Remover with micro-hammers. Works on innies and outies.
Spray Dent Remover with micro-hammers. Works on innies and outies.
It works on innies ??
Hi 'dude,
surely that's a leftside outie?
An oral application of partial vacuum will enhance that feature.
Tech tip time. Say that 10 times real fast.
Minor, almost imperceptible dings are pretty easy to spot on nice shiny paint. Dull paint... not so much.
Here's one solution. This is a cheapo 400W heater about 12" in dia. As you can see, it's puts out a distinctive pattern even on dull paint...
You can tell from the circles that I'd already done this then backtracked to give you guys some shots..... but, a nice reflection no?
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Now watch what happens when I play that reflection over a small ding.....
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Because the paint is a dull, rough and scratched up surface, I didn't feel this ding with my fingers.
Yeah... this one's gonna take a minute...
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I’m watching eagerly to see how you deal with these Jim!
I’ve just had my tank stripped and I’d like to get it as perfect as I can for a pro to paint. I figure it will reduce the cost and I want to be involved in the finish product as much as I can.
Daniel.
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Wait a minute - Wait a minute. I'm still trying to clear my head from what Fred said! 
Point me in the direction of the last tank Jim did. I missed the finish due to Doctors.
Point me in the direction of the last tank Jim did. I missed the finish due to Doctors.
Back at comment #255.
So.... I was sloshing the inside of the 750 tank with lacquer thinner to get all the oil residue out of it. Put about a pint in and taped over the filler. Sloshed it around and I kept getting thinner spraying everywhere. What the hell?!? I shined a light down in the filler hole and this is what I see...
So, I'm at a loss to figure out what's going on here. The threads for the screw are undamaged, but it appears a drill bit was used to drill through the screw hole and into the tank. How the hell am I gonna fix this...
Suggestions welcome.
So, I'm at a loss to figure out what's going on here. The threads for the screw are undamaged, but it appears a drill bit was used to drill through the screw hole and into the tank. How the hell am I gonna fix this...
Suggestions welcome.
