DCF's Charger

"In what could be his last shop appearance, Resto performs feats of astounding smoothness rarely seen in today's prep areas. Come see as he demonstrates what works and what doesn't, using none of the fancy high-priced and needlessly complicated equipment and techniques common in today's entertainment venues. Watch as years of experience yield, before your eyes, the almost-effortless results of arrow straight panels and perfect gaps."
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn how to finesse your way to the paint booth, from a man legendary in his own mind. Don't miss it!"

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you damn well better do a world tour as i could use some "from my own eyes" instruction, so let me know when youll be out this way ..ill have something ready for demenstration

and NOT this
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restoman said:
Still interested in a block sanding tutorial? We might be able to make it down your way for a weekend this summer. :)
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Definitely interested.
Is it possible? I’m not sure.
I'm still getting my legs at this new job.
 
dodgechargerfan said:
Definitely interested.
Is it possible? I’m not sure.
I'm still getting my legs at this new job.
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Entirely possible... I'm retired! :)
It would most definitely be later in summer or very early fall, so you'd be acing the new job by then.
 
i learned alot of things blocking that bitch...1 i love the wet pool noodle for those long curves 2 when in doubt more primer 3 pick your areas carefully as to not totaly screw work youve done back up

i had to re-do the rear quarter glass tripple lip many times as id found id side cut into it while working the flats then id come back and do the same to the flats, by far the worst was the damned wheel arches...keep in mind this car was as a smashed beer can, and had been welded back together in the 80s with a 3/4 tail section the arches i added along with the duck tail most of the window surrounds too...but seriously back cutting from the edge of a sander was the WORST, eventualy i found wrapping sanders with masking take to work only after diligently cutting the paper back at a 45deg angle to the blocks the combination ment zero back cut

this is how far id come a couple weeks ago from that previous shot from feb

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and yet still some more tiny stuff that snuck thru.....as of now its awaiting a pick of its color

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say what you want about these...but it was my savior on alot of the lines on this car
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Flexible sanding boards... never saw much use in those. The only one I've ever had that was any good was my 18" Durablock and it's not really what I would call flexible. I've seen so many jobs ruined and needing to be re-done by guys using flex boards... it's far too easy to load on the pressure and distort the boards into something that is anything but suitable for getting a car straight.
That green one looks purty, but judging by the direction the board is travelling on that decklid, the guy holding it has no clue what he's doing.
I've heard of the pool noodle thing. Whatever works... I use an old paint roller with a rigid plastic inner.
The biggest trick to block sanding is to let the board and sandpaper do the work. They'll find the contours or straightness on their own. So many folks try to muscle their way through block and board sanding... only to get frustrated and cry "I'm going back to mechanical work! I'm no good at this!" :) It's all about finesse and feel, nothing more.

Did you use polyester primer on that Alfa?
 
I think I might actually be in a position to do something with it starting this year.

The new job has made things a bit better in more ways than financial.
I actually have interest in doing stuff again.

I’m not going to promise anything, mind you, but I think there’s hope.
 
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