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Post by wisconsinraiderfan on Jan 31, 2007 21:06:57 GMT -6
I am torn on whether or not to finish the area around the axel hole that the wheel bore could touch. I know some people tape that area off prior to painting to ensure it is smooth. We have sanded our body to 2500 grit and is slick as it gets. Am I better off leaving that area bare wood or painting it, sanding it, then finishing with a teflon type sealant?
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Post by maxx on Jan 31, 2007 21:24:44 GMT -6
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Post by builderjim on Jan 31, 2007 21:27:45 GMT -6
Getting paint to stick to a body that is sanded with 2500 grit paper might be tough.  Chime in here guys but don't most professional auto painters sand 1:1 cars with 600 wet then prime and sand again with 600 wet to smooth out the primer then shoot the paint and sanding with 600 or 800 to smooth out paint then clear coat. 2500 grit normally is utilized to smooth out the clear coat as part of the final process. Jim |
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Post by wisconsinraiderfan on Jan 31, 2007 21:29:04 GMT -6
 Epoxy? I don't think so. Maybe you don't understand my question. Let me try again. Your axel has to be connected to the body of the car either in the precut axel slots or by creating your own slots or drilling into the body. When you put your wheel on your axel there is a possibility of the wheel hub to RUB up against the body of your car. This is the area I am refering to. Epoxy would simply cause too much friction and completely conteract my intent.
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Post by wisconsinraiderfan on Jan 31, 2007 21:30:51 GMT -6
Jim,
Haven't started painting yet, hence the question. So would your recomendation be to leave that area bare?
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Post by builderjim on Jan 31, 2007 21:36:18 GMT -6
Some people do build up that area by the axle insertion point with epoxy because epoxy with harden. Then some prefer to paint the area or rub graphite into this area to give it a lower friction if the wheel were to rub there.
Some perfer to just paint and clear coat over the area and finish it off the same way they do the rest of the body to a deep shine using high grade wet sand paper and buffing compound.
I have done it all different ways, leave bare and rub graphite in, epoxy, and painted with clearcoat. Take your pick, depending on your body style.
Either way you want to lower the friction at this area if your wheels even touch there. <hint>
Jim
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Post by tony on Feb 1, 2007 11:45:50 GMT -6
i smear elmers glue then dab in graphite...
it work great for me on my last car...1 st overall...
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Post by guest on Feb 1, 2007 13:10:46 GMT -6
I use nail polish clear on this area it is hard and can sand real smooth.
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Post by spindoctor on Feb 1, 2007 13:48:42 GMT -6
My personal preference is to leave it bare and rub graphite into it.
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Post by psycaz on Feb 1, 2007 14:01:33 GMT -6
We do the bare and rub graphite.
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Epoxy? I don't think so. Maybe you don't understand my question. Let me try again.