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How do you install painted hardware without damaging it? I've never been able to touch a painted screw or bolt without leaving some kind of damage. Just make sure all threads are chased and don't tighten too much?Today, I swapped the SS on the rear for painted hardware, made some ground jumpers and supervised while the second door was being hung.
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I sandblasted the SS hardware, etch primer and then base. I try to be as gentle as possible but the base that we use is really tough. It does help to chase the treads but either a wrench or socket works well until the split washer is compressed and its tight "enough". After everything is installed and where it's supposed to be, they will get any touchups and then clear.How do you install painted hardware without damaging it? I've never been able to touch a painted screw or bolt without leaving some kind of damage. Just make sure all threads are chased and don't tighten too much?
Hmm. Are you clearing the hardware by spraying it in place, so you're masking off every single bolt head and screw head? These little details fascinate me, I do not possess the attention to detail to ever build or own anything this nice. Thanks for sharing your build, the details are 10/10!I sandblasted the SS hardware, etch primer and then base. I try to be as gentle as possible but the base that we use is really tough. It does help to chase the treads but either a wrench or socket works well until the split washer is compressed and its tight "enough". After everything is installed and where it's supposed to be, they will get any touchups and then clear.
I've had to redo a handful of the parts that use the Glasurit epoxy primer and Clear and it's really hard to sandblast vs. a rattle can or cheaper product. I just had a batch of CAD plating come back with both epoxy primer and clear on it. Had to sandblast and send back to the plater.
The clear, when mixed properly will lay down after being brushed on. They don't have to be scuffed because the base is never technically closed. Working with our team on this truck has been eye opening. I am proud to be a part of it and feel fortunate @dlzadl was able to make this happen.Hmm. Are you clearing the hardware by spraying it in place, so you're masking off every single bolt head and screw head? These little details fascinate me, I do not possess the attention to detail to ever build or own anything this nice. Thanks for sharing your build, the details are 10/10
Thats a personal question, lol. Seriously, It is called Plate All, in Akron. We are fortunate to have the remnants of a vibrant manufacturing industry and have a lot of quality businesses to use for this type of restoration. They are generous enough to take on small one off projects to break up their large orders.@Jdc1 just spent two days with the last ten years of your life. Wow. And your painters are artists.
The only question I have is who's your plater?
Just got back from a quick, much needed long weekend to the WV Mtns. Google maps took us through a ranch the long way around. The youngest is now hooked on trout. Now back to the ‘72 this week and see if we can make it closer to done. View attachment 3044702
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We decided late Thursday to hit the road, I’ll definitely be lining up with you in the near future. We hit Spruce Knob and then near Buckhannon.You came to my house and didn’t call?
Trying to gauge where you were? South West? Potomac? Looks like a great time.
Beautiful country. Did you hit Spruce Knob Lake? I’ve fished the tributary and the lake. My father was from Elkins. Just around the bend..We decided late Thursday to hit the road, I’ll definitely be lining up with you in the near future. We hit Spruce Knob and then near Buckhannon.
We camped at Spruce Knob Lake Campground. It’s one of my favorite places to be.Beautiful country. Did you hit Spruce Knob Lake? I’ve fished the tributary and the lake. My father was from Elkins. Just around the bend..
Congrats on the young one taking up trout fishing….I’m getting nostalgic just thinking about it.
Ryan, its pretty dusty right now...... And the tires need to be scrubbed.
Learnt everting I knows about klean from @Jdc1 thread.
Ryan, its pretty dusty right now...... And the tires need to be scrubbed.
Learnt everting I knows about klean from @Jdc1 thread.