help how to prep new nose
12-10-2003, 06:38 PM
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Car: candy blue 85 z28
Engine: 305 tpi LB9
Transmission: 700r4 crazy beefed up one
Axle/Gears: ones with teeth
help how to prep new nose
hey all i got a new gm nose on my 85 what do i need to do to prep it for paint. do i have to do any sanding on it before primer or just primer and block sand
Thanks Jeff
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12-10-2003, 06:47 PM
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Car: 89 trans am
Engine: 355
Transmission: 700r4
sand sand sand. very fine paper, like 400 or so. just keep sanding. when you get down there will probably be cracks... just keep on sanding. fresh paint shows alot 
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Car: candy blue 85 z28
Engine: 305 tpi LB9
Transmission: 700r4 crazy beefed up one
Axle/Gears: ones with teeth
umm did i mention it was brand new gm nose ahh yes i think i did
so it may have cracks?
so it may have cracks?
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Car: 87 Formula/ 00 Xtreme
Engine: TPI 305/ v6
Transmission: struggling t-5/ 4l60E
Axle/Gears: 3.08/ 3.23
Wet sand lightly with 400-600 grit, enough to roughen the surface, clean, adhesion promoter (such as bulldog), paint. You can also scuff with a grey scotchbrite pad instead of sanding.
Flex additive is worthless... if you'll be painting it on the car (or off really).
Flex additive is worthless... if you'll be painting it on the car (or off really).
12-11-2003, 12:50 AM
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Car: 89 trans am
Engine: 355
Transmission: 700r4
Originally posted by JeffW
umm did i mention it was brand new gm nose ahh yes i think i did
so it may have cracks?
umm did i mention it was brand new gm nose ahh yes i think i did
so it may have cracks?
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