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Heating cabinet for clears, reducers, primers.

My cabinet with all supplies located at the end of the shop. Checked the temperature of cans and it's below 50 degrees. If I understand right, viscosity changes very much between 50 to 75 degrees....

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EZ Hammer

Got this a few weeks ago and really like it, I keep finding more situations for using it. Gaining access to the back side is a lot easier, quicker, and better than pulling. Free shipping and more...

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Bodyfiller splines

I am interested in making a set of long splines for spreading filler. Had anyone made some of their own before? I have a few plastic companies close to me. I am just curious if you have made a set what...

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crevice and contour sanding

whats every one using now days? i used to have a drill mounted flap with brushes behind sand paper strips. sand o flex i think it was called. worked real good for things like the wiper cowl. bristle...

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Air compressor in need of a new one, looking for suggested quality brands

I been fighting with my 12 year old porter cable 80 gal. for the last couple weeks not able to work, and I think I need to bite the bullet and purchase a new one, I am looking for recommendations on a...

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cup thread

did i dream it or didnt Barry post about mixing cups? i cant find it now. im shopping for a cup and stir deal, hate to hit summit since thats all i need..........

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The ultimate tool for finding low spots on body panels

During my journey to become a "Master Body Technician" ( humor is a good way to start a question ) I've learned some technic's on how to achieve straight and flat body panels, or so I thought. Those...

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Anest Iwata IWA9273 Impact, 2.0 HVLP Gun

I was looking around for a somewhat cheap primer gun with a 2.0 tip and came across this: Anest Iwata IWA9273 Impact Spray Gun Anyone familiar with this spray gun? I can't seem to find squat on it. ​

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Air leak in Motor Guard CO4515 Coalescing Filter

My Motor Guard CO4515 Coalescing Filter started leaking from the sight tube just after the return window expired on Amazon. I have taken the sight tube assembly apart and checked the o-rings,...

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New gun….cleaning process

Just purchased an off brand gun to shoot some spi black epoxy. Should the #700-1 be used for cleaning the gun or go with something else (acetone, thinner, etc.). I assume since the epoxy says not to...

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Solvent sprayer recommendation needed

I picked up a "Sureshot A1000G 1 Quart" pressurized sprayer. I have not put any solvent in it to test in case I need to return it. When I pressurize it the air pattern (fan?) coming out is not very...

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Pneumatic oil

Does Pneumatic oil for lets say a DA or Orbital sander cause fisheyes? If so what is everyone using in their air tools to avoid that? Will wiping the panel down with wax and grease remover clean it...

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Dynabrade DA sander ?

My old Ingersol DA sander is about ready to die and I want to move up in quality. I know I want a PSA pad, non vac but I see Dynabrade makes several different models. I see a 3/8” orbit and 3/16”....

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Some people have too many body hammers, while others have too....

......many spray guns Been eyeing a small spraygun for a while now to round out my collection. Came across this Iwata AZ4 impact junior. It's a midsized gun. Not as large as a full size gun, and not as...

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What is this for?

Any idea what this tip is for? It came with the Shark2 in the background. Thanks!

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Spot Weld Dent Puller

So I have a copper pin version, with the slide hammer. It has done me ok. Lately I've been seeing this which seems like it is made for finer stuff and has more attachments. Wonder if there would be...

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Awesome Spot Blaster And Recovery System

As I don't have any skills....."You know, like numchuk skills, bow hunting skills, computer hacking skills"....wait, I mean autobody skills....LOL! Anyway, while I lack the skills most of you have on...

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Base coat gun suggestions

Looking to buy a quality base coat gun to shoot mostly solids, some metallic. Price range up to $1,200. Recommendations please. Thanks in advance.

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Fabricating a Stubby hammer

My body hammer rack has been running out of room, so I've been spending time lately cleaning up some of my extras and selling them through my IG account. One of the guys who just bought one of the...

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seam sealer gun

maybe a dumb question, but i just got a tube of 3m seam sealer, single component. just looked at it, and it has a pull tab on the bottom like a tube of grease. is this gonna work with a caulk gun or not?

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