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Re: The Squareback Zone!
« Reply #45 on: October 19, 2009, 10:35:53 PM »
Quote from: corradojeff on October 19, 2009, 10:16:20 PM
on the roller paint did you do any type of clear?

Nope.  I suppose you could though.
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Re: The Squareback Zone!
« Reply #46 on: October 19, 2009, 11:38:25 PM »
OK, I got 5 cans of rattle primer Rustoleum,  3 quarts of the professional rustoleum in the pour cans (sunburst yellow), the foam rollers (before I read this lol) and some 400 grit wet-dry paper.  Hope to get the first coat of primer on soon!

Jeff, I will still need your help with the body filler, nose, etc...  And anyone who wants to sand can come pitch in!

Also, I will need help to get the car into the garage I think...
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« Reply #47 on: October 20, 2009, 07:58:36 AM »
OK, I am trying the Duane method of painting!  Still not dure about why the Rustoleum can't be thinned and sprayed, but what do I know? This is all new to me!. I did get some paint on it today.

I need to thank Ryan B. for coming by after work tonight.  He was able to finish rebuilding the window seal area on the driver's side rear window. I did not think that would be possible!

Sunday I hope to get help moving the Square into my garage so I can work on the paint in a heated space!  I may need help moving my tablesaw, etc. out of the way.











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Re: The Squareback Zone!
« Reply #48 on: October 21, 2009, 12:27:51 AM »
So, is there a particular technique to wet sanding?  I have 400, 600 and 1500 grit wet-dry.  How much water do you use?  Use a sanding block?  Etc...
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Re: The Squareback Zone!
« Reply #49 on: October 21, 2009, 12:55:57 AM »
I carried a small spray bottle with me and kept it wet.  You don't want the paper to get dry.  I also kept a bucket of water handy to rinse off the sandpaper once in a while.  I should have taken a video of what I did.

As for a block - no - I didn't use one.  I put hand to paper and went to work.  :)
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Re: The Squareback Zone!
« Reply #50 on: October 21, 2009, 08:37:33 AM »
OK sounds good Duane. I will be sanding tomorrow, then putting down some paint!  I see what you mean about the 1:1 ratio. I tried some only 50% thined and it looks rougher.
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Re: The Squareback Zone!
« Reply #51 on: October 23, 2009, 02:20:30 AM »
Jeff, were you still wanting to come by on Saturday as well?  Would be cool by me.  I now see why there was Bondo on the driver's door.

The car has a coat of yellow over most of it now, 2 coats on roof and rear fenders + tailgate. 

Hope to get it in the garage on Sunday, wet-sand and apply another coat perhaps, depends.
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Re: The Squareback Zone!
« Reply #52 on: October 24, 2009, 04:08:22 AM »
Reminder for Sunday at my place!

Start time about 12:00. 
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« Reply #53 on: October 26, 2009, 01:20:57 AM »
Thanks Tony and Duane!
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Re: The Squareback Zone!
« Reply #54 on: January 25, 2010, 09:52:00 AM »
where are the updates kev!!!!! hows your car doing man?
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Re: The Squareback Zone!
« Reply #55 on: July 05, 2010, 07:52:44 PM »
Hey all, sorry I've been gone for so long.  This winter I went to a new unit at work, and am working full time.  I also just became a father to a wonderful 4 year old boy!  As far as the Square goes, I am working on wetsanding the paint, and getting closer to building the engine.  I pulled the rods off the crank Saturday, now I just need some help with a torch to change the bearing...  the it'll be time to build the short block!   ;)
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Re: The Squareback Zone!
« Reply #56 on: July 06, 2010, 04:20:18 AM »
congrats kev! I work normal hours now so 8-4.30 monday through friday is my time working for the man but after that in the afternoon im usually pretty free to lend a helping hand. I will be moving in august though to tualitin/sherwood so it will be easyer for me to help sooner then later
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Re: The Squareback Zone!
« Reply #57 on: July 06, 2010, 05:38:43 PM »
that is Bin' about your newest addition the man!

its good that you are keeping with it, now you can teach someone while you work.
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Re: The Squareback Zone!
« Reply #58 on: July 16, 2010, 07:22:51 PM »
Seen your car this past week. Lookin good!  Get that little man out there to help ya. Sounds like he had fun last try! <grin>
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Re: The Squareback Zone!
« Reply #59 on: July 19, 2010, 10:34:58 PM »
Well, I am about ready to build the short block, just need some know-how.  The wet sanding is continuing slowly. Dad-Land is a place of reduced time I am discovering!   :o
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