In the third installment of our five-part series on upgrading your classic car’s body work, Brent Ackley teaches you how to properly mix a two-part primer and apply three coats of the mixture to a door panel. He demonstrates each of the steps you’ll need to complete in preparation for priming, and then shows the expert technique he likes to use for shooting primer.
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Craig Hopkins explains how to sand a car with a paint stick around the edges without making a flat spot. He uses the water blade to distinguish where to sand more and where not to over sand. You will get an up close look on how to properly sand every difficult area, crease, and edge.
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0:56Replacing Bolts on Classic Muscle Cars
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Craig Hopkins introduces the car tools you will need to install front sheet metal to your classic car. Some of the equipment you will need includes a ratcheting strap, screw driver, wrench, ratchet, sockets, hammer and pick bar. New hinges will also help make the hood fall in the same place every time.
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