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Need autobody advice

way2fasts

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I recently bought a new project car and will be painting it within the next month. Now I am not a professional body man, but I am trying to make this car look nice. The last time I painted a car i tried to get by with an 6" block and a 2", turns out this made the paint job look wavy in some spots, while others looked fine. Well I am considering buying the durablock 7 piece block set to use. I was wondering what you guys think about this set, will this be adequate or should i buy some more to help make the car look better

16" x 2-3/4" block
11" round block
11" x 2-3/4" block
11" x 1-3/8" block
(2) 5-1/2" x 2-3/4" blocks
 
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Bodyshop

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Those should be plenty of blocks for you, but its not what blocks you use, its how you use them. I always tried to block in a diagonal pattern. If your car is in primer make sure you use a guide coat so you can find the high and low spots.
Take your time also. Your paint job will only look as good as your prep job.:thumbup:

john
 

metaleltr

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That set is awesome. I have had if for about 7 months, I have absolutely fallen in love. You may want to pick up the teardrop block for tighter radi.
 
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warmpancakes

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get a flat board like this, Its the board i use the most, to get really flat panels, its mandatory for black

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and a in use shot

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way2fasts

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get a flat board like this, Its the board i use the most, to get really flat panels, its mandatory for black

DSC02828.jpg


and a in use shot

DSC02871.jpg


Are you limited to the grit of paper when using a board like that

What do you usually use on rounded body areas
 
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