You are a large reason why my pay has almost doubled in the past couple of weeks. Your techniques and strategies are on point. The fact that you've been in this industry for years certainly shows. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
13:10 To make custom sanding blocks for fine details like the wheel lip of that fender I sometimes place masking tape on the body panel and then blob body filler over the tape. After it hardens it can easily be removed leaving you with a near perfect shaped hard block. Sometimes you may have to sand the block itself to compensate for the thickness of the sandpaper but that is very easy to do.
Great videos, easy to follow and understand because this guy really knows his stuff and presents them well. After looking at the videos, I've decided to restore my classic VW beetle myself instead of opting for my bodywork guy's quote for three grand and change. Of course, I'll be seeking out Eastwood's products for the project.
Absolutly great video. This will help us so much. At the moment we are working on a Vespa P200E restauration and for the first time we have to do some block sanding works. This classic italian scooter has a lot of round regions. Now we know how to work with this. Cheers from Germany.
Dude, you rock. You present info very clearly. Been doing auto body as a hobby for 30 years. Ever consider taking filler like evercoat, put a coat of wax (scary) or some other release agent on the panel, gob on the filler, reproduce the curve or style line with filler and then attaching the sandpaper to the filler with spray adhesive? Always thought about it, but never tried it.
Thanks for the great video's Kevin and Eastwood. They should help me with the 66 Mustang Coupe I am working on. So many new sanding blocks have came out since I last painted a car 25 years ago. I am looking forward to getting into the process.
I've made my own blocks for contours using fiberglass. Lay the sandpaper on the contour, then add a couple layers of fiberglass over it and press on it till it cures... You must use the grit of sandpaper you intend to use on the panel (80 and 220 for me) or the block won't be the exact size of the contour when you add paper later.
Great videos Kevin. I'm an amateur and try to restore cars as a hobby. i seem to always get slight ripples in the paintwork when moving around the vehicle at different angles as highlighted in this video. Can you advise where the problem lies? From this video it seems that the my blocking/ sanding is not up to scratch.
Surely covering the panel in prepwash,some would wick into the primer? I would have thought some of the solvents would soak in? This never gets mentioned,maybe i'm missing something.
I have been using these foam blocks for prepping the glass parts on my kit plane. They work fantastic. I find for what they are they are over priced, I mean they are mostly air, but they do work really well. But you just know that it costs them 10 cents to make and they charge 40 bucks. But that’s life.
I used pre over the poly but if you have epoxy break throughs and do this beware that epoxy will get soft and screw up your next session of poly.(solvents will re activate epoxy) Wasted a lot of money on that mek poly went with High build DTM 5310 Tamco for my primer now with a water bourne W&G remover which is way less aggressive to check panels. Plus if you break though to metal on your sessions who cares More Dtm.. Love Kevin T though he is the man..
Absolutely fantastic -- as usual. Question: You started with 120 grit for your block sanding. Okay, what grit do you finish block sanding the polyester BEFORE going to the last primer coat in, say 2X urethane?
kevin the soft blocks does eastwood carry them i have the dura blocks i think you hit on something about conture lines that you can ruin them in a hurry .I wish we had the stuff back in the day the stang is awesome
I was painting my bike tank and had 3 coats of primer and 3 coats of metal black in middle and 3 coats of metal red on the outside and was waiting the 10 to 20 mins before i put on the metal clear coat on and walked out for a smoke and my kids came in and dropped a newspaper on the tank so I came back too find the paper stuck and i couldnt get it off,so can i wet paint it after 24 hrs dry time to get paper off and then maybe touch up and then put final3 coats of the metal finish?thx
Working on 1944 ford what’s the best way to Black sand and keep all of the berry distinguishing body lines on the vehicle around the back side windows the rear window the front window the curvature shape of the body lines from the quarter panel to the rear their large one and it’s why her body lines how do U-shaped those perfectly???
The High Build Primer helps with imperfections. You may want to consider Eastwood Epoxy Primer. To further discuss your project, please contact an Eastwood Tech who can get you the exact products for the job you're doing: 800.343.9353
You can paint over dry coat once it’s been cleaned properly. Most the time what is there is in tiny cracks or areas that are minuscule at best. Wipe with wax and grease remover and spray a light coat of primer or seal over it before painting.
What happens when I subscribe?? I never receive any info or videos. What is the purpose of subscribing? I don't even receive an email about new info from Eastwood. An answer from you would be nice.
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An Excellent presentation.
As a retired Design and Technology teacher for 50 years I was very impressed by all aspects. Well done.
Of all the process of painting a car, the prep work and specifically block sanding is my favorite !
You are a large reason why my pay has almost doubled in the past couple of weeks. Your techniques and strategies are on point. The fact that you've been in this industry for years certainly shows. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Some excellent tips Kevin - thanks. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.
I've been a carpenter forever and now I paint semis... ty for these clear explanations
that was a nice way of getting the sandpaper on the long block. great work.
This Video is Amazing !!!!! Kevin is so real
We love working with him too!
Thank you so much for these videos, I will be getting down and dirty on my 67 Barracuda very soon. Labor of love.
Don't forget to subscribe. There are links in the video to get more info or purchase the products Kevin is using.
thank you man for sharing great knowledge , super helpful , amazing demonstration
thanks for the very educational, easy to understand lectures specially to a beginner like me.
Thanks Kevin. I love you Guys 🤣
13:10 To make custom sanding blocks for fine details like the wheel lip of that fender I sometimes place masking tape on the body panel and then blob body filler over the tape. After it hardens it can easily be removed leaving you with a near perfect shaped hard block. Sometimes you may have to sand the block itself to compensate for the thickness of the sandpaper but that is very easy to do.
Great info. Love the tips for the old round fenders! Tom
thank you for this education
This is Gold!
Struggling with my F30 wheel arch. Scraped it against the wall!
Great videos, easy to follow and understand because this guy really knows his stuff and presents them well. After looking at the videos, I've decided to restore my classic VW beetle myself instead of opting for my bodywork guy's quote for three grand and change. Of course, I'll be seeking out Eastwood's products for the project.
Absolutly great video. This will help us so much. At the moment we are working on a Vespa P200E restauration and for the first time we have to do some block sanding works. This classic italian scooter has a lot of round regions. Now we know how to work with this. Cheers from Germany.
Kevin Is highly skilled, I love the vids 😎
thank you so much man i am learning alot with you about sanding bondo and fillers.
many useful techniques.
Great presentation, mate. I know bugger all (newbie) and this is easy study for me ... Cheers From Oz ..
fantastic info.. great presenter in Kevin!
Thanks. Nice tips.
You got my respect
Dude, you rock. You present info very clearly. Been doing auto body as a hobby for 30 years. Ever consider taking filler like evercoat, put a coat of wax (scary) or some other release agent on the panel, gob on the filler, reproduce the curve or style line with filler and then attaching the sandpaper to the filler with spray adhesive?
Always thought about it, but never tried it.
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Thanks kevin
Thanks for the great video's Kevin and Eastwood. They should help me with the 66 Mustang Coupe I am working on. So many new sanding blocks have came out since I last painted a car 25 years ago. I am looking forward to getting into the process.
Answered a few! Thank you sir
yes I would like to know if I can or the best way to remove old paint on a fiberglass body without affecting the gel coat
I appreciate your time 👍
I've made my own blocks for contours using fiberglass. Lay the sandpaper on the contour, then add a couple layers of fiberglass over it and press on it till it cures... You must use the grit of sandpaper you intend to use on the panel (80 and 220 for me) or the block won't be the exact size of the contour when you add paper later.
Great videos Kevin. I'm an amateur and try to restore cars as a hobby. i seem to always get slight ripples in the paintwork when moving around the vehicle at different angles as highlighted in this video. Can you advise where the problem lies? From this video it seems that the my blocking/ sanding is not up to scratch.
Great show, learned a lot, need to build more muscles, thanks
very good. this will help
top job !
what is the possible effect if i wet sand body filler
Hey there,,Rishi from Guyana,i really like your video.
Good info kevin. Thx
Thanks man
Surely covering the panel in prepwash,some would wick into the primer? I would have thought some of the solvents would soak in? This never gets mentioned,maybe i'm missing something.
I have been using these foam blocks for prepping the glass parts on my kit plane. They work fantastic. I find for what they are they are over priced, I mean they are mostly air, but they do work really well. But you just know that it costs them 10 cents to make and they charge 40 bucks. But that’s life.
couple good tips I learned something here thanks ---peace
i like this guy
I used pre over the poly but if you have epoxy break throughs and do this beware that epoxy will get soft and screw up your next session of poly.(solvents will re activate epoxy) Wasted a lot of money on that mek poly went with High build DTM 5310 Tamco for my primer now with a water bourne W&G remover which is way less aggressive to check panels. Plus if you break though to metal on your sessions who cares More Dtm.. Love Kevin T though he is the man..
Absolutely fantastic -- as usual. Question: You started with 120 grit for your block sanding. Okay, what grit do you finish block sanding the polyester BEFORE going to the last primer coat in, say 2X urethane?
kevin the soft blocks does eastwood carry them i have the dura blocks i think you hit on something about conture lines that you can ruin them in a hurry .I wish we had the stuff back in the day the stang is awesome
rock dawg "Flexible Sanders" are probably what you're looking for and they are available at www.eastwood.com.
Tanks
What about t hood curves when the curve has multiple angles? Usually the very front area what direction should I sand?
used this technique while i was working on boats :) ..... alot
all i can say thanks learned alot
You prefer hook -n- looop over stick on?
What's the pump sprayer in the intro
hey, no matter how much I try I never get a good flat sanded surface. I don't know how do u get it so good
Top Tip
I'd like to know the names of the red spray products coming out of the video.
What did he spray on the panel to make it look so wet and shiny?
Perfect Panel Check Fluid: www.eastwood.com/eastwood-perfect-panel-check-fluid.html
@@eastwoodco Thank you.
I was painting my bike tank and had 3 coats of primer and 3 coats of metal black in middle and 3 coats of metal red on the outside and was waiting the 10 to 20 mins before i put on the metal clear coat on and walked out for a smoke and my kids came in and dropped a newspaper on the tank so I came back too find the paper stuck and i couldnt get it off,so can i wet paint it after 24 hrs dry time to get paper off and then maybe touch up and then put final3 coats of the metal finish?thx
Is the high build polyester priner in lieu of bondo?
What kind of primer is that your dry sanding?
Working on 1944 ford what’s the best way to Black sand and keep all of the berry distinguishing body lines on the vehicle around the back side windows the rear window the front window the curvature shape of the body lines from the quarter panel to the rear their large one and it’s why her body lines how do U-shaped those perfectly???
Panting over top coat with other top coat any good?
if I'm not going to bare metal an I'm just sanding the old paint down do I need to use 2k high build primer.
The High Build Primer helps with imperfections. You may want to consider Eastwood Epoxy Primer. To further discuss your project, please contact an Eastwood Tech who can get you the exact products for the job you're doing: 800.343.9353
are those flexable foam blocks hard enouph to level filler as well?
What did you spray it with, clear? Just clear coat?
Where can i get those bendable sanding blocks?? I need em for my shop!!
You may want to try a new style: www.eastwood.com/malco-conformable-sander-8.html
I've looked on Eastwoods website. Where can I find the powder guide coat?
Here it is - www.eastwood.com/eastwood-dual-voltage-powder-gun-starter-kit.html
@@eastwoodco lol You linked to a powdercoating gun... they were asking about the guide coat you used in the video...
Jesse Jenkins A different brand makes it, just look it up on amazon, it's much more expensive than the aerosol.. probably lasts much longer
Since that powdered dry coat gets left over in the tiny lows, can you shoot primer over it or even put filler over it?
You can paint over dry coat once it’s been cleaned properly. Most the time what is there is in tiny cracks or areas that are minuscule at best. Wipe with wax and grease remover and spray a light coat of primer or seal over it before painting.
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Great videos! He must love um uh Coffee... Lol
Subtitulo in Spanish plis. Tank you.
What happens when I subscribe?? I never receive any info or videos. What is the purpose of subscribing? I don't even receive an email about new info from Eastwood. An answer from you would be nice.
+Andy St. Michael You should be notified via e-mail whenever we upload a video. If you want to be included on our company e-mail list for sales and tech articles, visit www.eastwood.com and go to the bottom of the page where you can sign up.
Thanks for getting back to me. This is the very first I got from anyone.
I only have 320,1000,1500,2000 grit
edwin Kingston Well I guess common sense would dictate you need to buy more sand paper! DUH!!
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Can you please do a video dressed as sonny Crockett
flat block on a round surface = flat spots
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