I work in high end paint shop I started 7 months ago I'm only 23 and luckily all of our body techs have been doing it for 30 years plus so luckily blocking is always a breeze only ever run into very small low spots, our paint shop is very on point compared to other ones I'm told at least I get 2 to 3 cars completely prepped for paint a day we do 4 paint shoots and one parts shoot a day, does anyone know if that is average for a paint shop but we do typically only work on higher end cars if we really wanted we could slam out more than that but there would b a bunch of hardlines and stuff if they were lower end cars
In some cases yes, solid colors you're good but If you paintin high metallics those metallics can lay funny in a 400 grit scratch and cause a problem with the orientation of the metallics. That's why I finish with 600 for no issues.
@@GarageNoise ohhh ok sounds good thank you man, also another question, what grit should i start at before applying my primer, and is it okay to leave at 320 before applying the primer?
i have a similar panel to fix. It's a front fender with a body line through the center that the fender curves up and down from. I'm having a hard time keeping the line straight while filling the dent just above and below it. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong? Or suggestions? Thanks.
I work in high end paint shop I started 7 months ago I'm only 23 and luckily all of our body techs have been doing it for 30 years plus so luckily blocking is always a breeze only ever run into very small low spots, our paint shop is very on point compared to other ones I'm told at least I get 2 to 3 cars completely prepped for paint a day we do 4 paint shoots and one parts shoot a day, does anyone know if that is average for a paint shop but we do typically only work on higher end cars if we really wanted we could slam out more than that but there would b a bunch of hardlines and stuff if they were lower end cars
Good job there mate 👍🇦🇺
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Hello new to your channel I'm from the uk I look forward seeing all your videos
Great information thank you and stay safe
Thanks brother!
Great job as always!
Thanks!
@@GarageNoise You are welcome. Keep it up.
Great job Chris
Thank's brother!
How do you like the mirka system? Looking to upgrade to the blocks or similar tire of the dust i currently use dura blocks
Seriously, I was just talking about this with someone today. By far the best tool I've ever purchased! Only wish I would have done it sooner.
can i leave the scratch at 400 grit for the paint ?
In some cases yes, solid colors you're good but If you paintin high metallics those metallics can lay funny in a 400 grit scratch and cause a problem with the orientation of the metallics. That's why I finish with 600 for no issues.
@@GarageNoise ohhh ok sounds good thank you man, also another question, what grit should i start at before applying my primer, and is it okay to leave at 320 before applying the primer?
@@stephens6063 check out this video ua-cam.com/video/F6bFIESU54M/v-deo.html
i have a similar panel to fix. It's a front fender with a body line through the center that the fender curves up and down from. I'm having a hard time keeping the line straight while filling the dent just above and below it. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong? Or suggestions? Thanks.
Ues some tape block up to it then put tape on bottom of the line and block down to it. Hope this helps
Good vid. I noticed you started blocking your sanding with 320, instead of 180 or 220 sand paper....
I like to finish my bodywork with 320 and then prime and block with 320.
Should they be long or short strokes
Long enough to cover the complete repair area.
Does your long board have a vac attachment? If so what is the manufacturer name?
I'm not sure about in this video but I use the mirka dustless block system.
Where do you get your leads from?
Referals, repeat customers, google listing is important. Go above and beyond for you customer. Make evey customer happy. Don't lower prices!
I think the video was cut a tad short.. Should of block sanded it out again .
Where can I get that block sander
This is the one I use it's made for the mirka vacum system. There are many on Amazon that will be cheaper. amzn.to/3CzYa2b