Toby,
This old method is near-lintfree. Mask off the windows and chrome. Use a
plastic bottle with a pump and hose attachment for the paint. Pump the
paint onto the car, starting from the top down, and work the paint smooth
with a natural bristle brush using vertical strokes. Me and a friend
actually did this on an old Chevy when we were 16 years old. Didn't look
too bad at all! I would never try it again, as I can afford a bit more than
ten bucks now. (And I hope no one tries this on a roadster!)
Fred - So.SF
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> From: clockmkr <clockmkr@internetcds.com>
> To: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>
> Cc: a roadster list <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: more paint tips
> Date: Tuesday, March 09, 1999 10:42 PM
>
>
>
> Toby B wrote:
>
> > For beginners like me,
> > Use the foam pads! They only last 4-5 cars, but they're SO
much more
> > forgiving! Wool pads last forever, but the first time you snag the
hood
> > scoop, it's back into the booth with you........
>
> I don't know about you guys, but when I tried a foam pad the paint just
melted it.
> Let alone last 4 or 5 cars. As for a wool pad, It will probably get a lot
of lint in
> the finish. Your best bet it to get a good natural bristle brush when
painting your
> car. For a large car you might get away with using a roller.
>
> > Tape is a good idea, ......
>
> If your careful with the brush you can get real close to the chrome and
glass with
> out getting any paint on them, I would definitely use tape if using a
roller though
>
> Scott Hilmoe
> Missed out driving my 1600 during the only sunny 2 days in 95+ days of
rain because
> I was painting my house.
>
> '67 - SPL311-07317
> '67.5 - SPL311-012752
> '68 - SRL311-04294 (I finally got a 2000! Now to get it roadworthy.)
>
> "They that will sacrifice liberty in exchange for temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Ben.Franklin
>
>
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