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Hellbent · 07-03-2016, 11:00 AM

Sorry in advance: no information of real substance here... Just venting.

Every time I think to myself this is the last spot to sand... Billy Mays appears and says " But WAIT!, There's MORE!".

I think I can sand on this cab forever and never be done. At some point I'm just gonna have to change the channel and accept the fact it's never gonna be impeccable. Oh how I wish I could just wipe new.

I have no fingerprints and my boogers are black. I'm preaching to the choir, I know you guys feel my pain.

**Grumpy old man** · 07-03-2016, 11:06 AM

When prepping for paint sand until you think it looks good ,then hand sand for another week . After that go around it for one more week and your arm should look like Popeyes by the time your done ! The only difference between a good paint job and a great paint job is the amount of time invested in prep . The cost is basically the same ,

Don't rush it just wanting to be done

**truckster** · 07-03-2016, 11:07 AM

It seems that way with everything on my vehicles.

My sympathies to you.

**Grumpy old man** · 07-03-2016, 11:12 AM

WEAR A MASK !!! I'm still coughing up body filler and imron paint from 30 years ago ! Your lungs will thank you for it years from now !

Hellbent · 07-03-2016, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

WEAR A MASK !!! I'm still coughing up body filler and imron paint from 30 years ago ! Your lungs will thank you for it years from now !

Thanks for looking out. Yes, I am wearing a mask.

Youey · 07-03-2016, 12:12 PM

I sanded my truck for 2 years pretty much every chance I got to do it, I finally said this is never going to be perfect and came to reality that it's time to just make it best as possible and call it a day. I feel your pain.

davepl · 07-03-2016, 02:44 PM

I literally paid the bodyshop under this formula:

- Sand until it's perfect
- Call me to come look and confirm
- Sand for another $1000 (which is only about 12 hours, but still)

Turned out awesome!

That's proof that even when the customer is paying, there's always a little more to do.

Make sure you have a good mask, and use it - your boogers should be clear. Once you get huffin' and puffin' under there it's easy to accidentally start breathing AROUND the mask instead of through it because it's easier. I had a blue beard from painting with a respirator because I did that...

Not as scary as the time I didn't use a mask because I was "just quickly grinding" all the paint off of the metal door panels, which are small, and I figured I'd be done quick. I checked, and they're all leaded paint, and my nasal tract was full of it.

Hellbent · 07-03-2016, 03:23 PM

I absolutely agree with the mask posts! I was only venting sanding frustrations...

No fingerprints and black boogers was poor attempt at a metaphor thinking anyone that has done bodywork could relate to.

67swb72klb · 07-03-2016, 03:55 PM

Keep up the good work... I have wore my finger tips down so far that they have bleed..

07-03-2016, 11:00 AM	#1
Hellbent Don't blame the messenger Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 318	But Wait! There's more! Sorry in advance: no information of real substance here... Just venting. Every time I think to myself this is the last spot to sand... Billy Mays appears and says " But WAIT!, There's MORE!". I think I can sand on this cab forever and never be done. At some point I'm just gonna have to change the channel and accept the fact it's never gonna be impeccable. Oh how I wish I could just wipe new. I have no fingerprints and my boogers are black. I'm preaching to the choir, I know you guys feel my pain. __________________ On the Level Just a guy with a hammer and a grinder. OH!, and an HOA- enough said...: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372525 "Some drink from the fountain of knowledge while others just gargle."

07-03-2016, 11:06 AM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: But Wait! There's more! When prepping for paint sand until you think it looks good ,then hand sand for another week . After that go around it for one more week and your arm should look like Popeyes by the time your done ! The only difference between a good paint job and a great paint job is the amount of time invested in prep . The cost is basically the same , Don't rush it just wanting to be done __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

07-03-2016, 11:07 AM	#3
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: But Wait! There's more! It seems that way with everything on my vehicles. My sympathies to you.

07-03-2016, 11:12 AM	#4
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: But Wait! There's more! WEAR A MASK !!! I'm still coughing up body filler and imron paint from 30 years ago ! Your lungs will thank you for it years from now ! __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

07-03-2016, 12:12 PM	#6
Youey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 222	Re: But Wait! There's more! I sanded my truck for 2 years pretty much every chance I got to do it, I finally said this is never going to be perfect and came to reality that it's time to just make it best as possible and call it a day. I feel your pain.

07-03-2016, 02:44 PM	#7
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: But Wait! There's more! I literally paid the bodyshop under this formula: - Sand until it's perfect - Call me to come look and confirm - Sand for another $1000 (which is only about 12 hours, but still) Turned out awesome! That's proof that even when the customer is paying, there's always a little more to do. Make sure you have a good mask, and use it - your boogers should be clear. Once you get huffin' and puffin' under there it's easy to accidentally start breathing AROUND the mask instead of through it because it's easier. I had a blue beard from painting with a respirator because I did that... Not as scary as the time I didn't use a mask because I was "just quickly grinding" all the paint off of the metal door panels, which are small, and I figured I'd be done quick. I checked, and they're all leaded paint, and my nasal tract was full of it. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

07-03-2016, 03:23 PM	#8
Hellbent Don't blame the messenger Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 318	I absolutely agree with the mask posts! I was only venting sanding frustrations... No fingerprints and black boogers was poor attempt at a metaphor thinking anyone that has done bodywork could relate to. Last edited by Hellbent; 07-03-2016 at 03:29 PM.

07-03-2016, 03:55 PM	#9
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,471	Re: But Wait! There's more! Keep up the good work... I have wore my finger tips down so far that they have bleed.. __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

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