Project Vitamin C-10

[tiggamonsta]

When my dad first opened his shop he would set is excess liquids in the disposable aluminum pans you get at the grocery store. Then he would set it in an open air covered area to evaporate/harden. He did this for a couple years until his shop started to grow.

[jgh64pkup]

these are like the headers i have but mine are 1 5/8 not 1 3/4
and mine have 3 in collector these have 3 1/2 collector
i want some of these but in ahc coatingheaders

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

these are like the headers i have but mine are 1 5/8 not 1 3/4
and mine have 3 in collector these have 3 1/2 collector
i want some of these but in ahc coatingheaders

Thanks for the link Gage.

[protrash64]

Thanx for the tips guys. I shoulda figured that there were liners available, Ive used them in paint trays for house painting projects for the same reason.

[Alan's Classic]

Just had to share a little of what I do at work. This along with any hard side hit sucks. Power sliding doors makes even harder. Thank goodness this one is manual. I don't have any before pics with me, but this is where it's at today. I have already replaced the suspension. The wheel was drove in and back.



And this is what I get to put in. They don't sell these pieces seperately like most cars.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by protrash64

That sucks about the headers, Alan. It will come together.

I have a suggestion for ya, if you get the chance. For us DIY body workers, how do you clean up your spreaders? Or do you just pitch them? I'm also interested in how you deal with your waste products such as sanding dust and the gun cleaner/mineral spirits/thinner that you use. Its probably second nature to you, but I need some ideas as Im setting up my space to be able to spray. Thanx and keep up the good work.

I keep telling myself it will come together someday........I just hope I'm still able to drive any enjoy it. Read on about my answer to your other question.

Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

Not sure what he does but i let the spent solvent evaporate. Same with the left over paint and primer. Epa says if its a slolid i can throw it in the trash. But i also use the 3m cups so i just set them out and throw them away. Dust goes in the trash. Epa states you can spray 12 cubic feet a day without a booth. As for the spreaders well peel it off just as the filler gets hard.. Leave a layer of it on the spreader and that makes it ez to peel

That's some good info on EPA. I don't spray much at home only what I have too. I also use the PPS cups. They are the best thing since sliced bread. Once the product dries up in the PPS liner I just toss it. As far as solvent I just let my waste evaporate in a oil drain pan. I've probably only used a gallon of thinner in 2 years at home. PPS cups save alot of thinner. I'll reuse my spreaders until I can't use them any more. I just use thinner on a rag and wipe them off. Or just leave it to harden and peel it off.

Originally Posted by scotts62

^^ See im a cheap arse and id rather clean them up than buy a .59 cup because its over 20 miles to where i get them

Have you used the PPS liners yet?

Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

from okc?? dont you have sherwin williams.. they sell them. tasco color. car quest... ?? I thnk oriles sels them too well you can order them. I dot it because its less mess and clean up. I dont have to mix it in a cup Im going to toss then pour it into a cup I have to use solvent to clean. so i guess im green.. lol

Liners are cheaper than cups IMO. They also have the graduated liner that goes in the PPS cup (not liner) to measure by. It goes between the cup and the liner. It's pretty slick.

Originally Posted by tiggamonsta

When my dad first opened his shop he would set is excess liquids in the disposable aluminum pans you get at the grocery store. Then he would set it in an open air covered area to evaporate/harden. He did this for a couple years until his shop started to grow.

Another good idea.

[scotts62]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

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Have you used the PPS liners yet?

No i haven't yet. i want to because it makes everything so much easier to just mix the paint put a lid on it and spray. I s that what you are using? Where is the best place to get it? I have seen them in Auto body tool mart.

ps, sorry for all the questions

[scotts62]

Thats cool, I liked the bodyshop i worked at and the kind of work but there were too many babies there that whined about everything and they basically starved me out and i went back to wrenching on semis.. and paint on the side

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by protrash64

Thanx for the tips guys. I shoulda figured that there were liners available, Ive used them in paint trays for house painting projects for the same reason.

Originally Posted by scotts62

No i haven't yet. i want to because it makes everything so much easier to just mix the paint put a lid on it and spray. I s that what you are using? Where is the best place to get it? I have seen them in Auto body tool mart.

ps, sorry for all the questions

If you don't know already you will have to get an adapter for your specific model gun to use the PPS system. I have been using them for 6-7 years (when they demonstrated at our shop). If you don't have a good connection with a paint supplier I don't know where the best place to get them would be. I ordered a case (100/ct) 2 years ago and just used my 50th one. You ask how do you know you used the 50th one. No.....I'm not counting them, they come in 2 sleeves of 50/ea. I have seen them in Autobody toolmart also.

Don't worry about the questions that's what we are here for to help each other.

[70 Suburban]

Here is the setup

[protrash64]

[quote=scotts62;3357084] I wasn't referring to you man just the shop i worked at. I whine about doing it too but like it.. does that make sense..

I know you weren't, I couldn't believe the van Alan had pictured. I dont mind doing it either but my elbows disagree. How long 'til elbow replacement surgery...

[QUOTE=Alan's Classic;3357112]Along with all my other projects going on I'm also trying to do a step by step on how to rebuild vent windows. I've got one disassymbled. Now I need to clean and paint the frame and order some glass. Here is one pic of the progress.

I'm following this because I will be doing this in the next couple months

Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

Here is the setup

70 Sub sprays with one hand and surfs with other....wow!

[70 Suburban]

its mad skills. that how I learned to spray left handed. ohh and I can switch hands and never let off the trigger or slow down.....lol

[70 Suburban]

lol i have not made it to the bed yet. I still dread the hood. I have a couple of oil can spots.. well one on each side the size of texas

[scotts62]

Yeah im going to have to order some and try em out.

[70 Suburban]

i think you will be hooked. but you have to buy the adapter for your gun. so ether know what you have or what you need. for the sata I had to buy 2. one for the twist lock and one threaded

[scotts62]

I have the Develbliss threaded, ill check it out from Auto body tool mart.

[shortbed70]

I am going to be getting some from eastwood catalog they have the starter kit for 99.00 and I think it would help using gravity feed while spraying cab roof and underside of fender lips. Glad to see the trucks coming along alan.

[SeanPaintsFlames]

I use those PPS liners at the shop, too. What I do, though, instead of letting the paint dry in the cup -'cause that can take forever with base coat- is to pour it in an empty gallon can, then throw the emptied cup away. I use the same gallon can to dispose of left over clear, sealer. primer, and base, so it all dries together. I throw about 5 gallons away a year. THis way, you don't have a bunch of cups crowding your table top like this:

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by shortbed70

I am going to be getting some from eastwood catalog they have the starter kit for 99.00 and I think it would help using gravity feed while spraying cab roof and underside of fender lips. Glad to see the trucks coming along alan.

I don't think it has been mentioned yet, but you can spray with the PPS upside down if you want. When you first load it turn it upside down and pull the trigger. It sucks all of the air out of the liner and creates a vacumn so no mater how you hold the gun you will have a constant flow of paint.

[scotts62]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

I don't think it has been mentioned yet, but you can spray with the PPS upside down if you want. When you first load it turn it upside down and pull the trigger. It sucks all of the air out of the liner and creates a vacumn so no mater how you hold the gun you will have a constant flow of paint.

Yep SOLD! I will order them

[ruffrida2005]

I may have to invest in this, beause when I was spraying my dp90 on my frame my hands were coated in it from spraying almost upsidedown

[70 Suburban]

lol good call. the only thing is.. not that it matters for the home use. but they dont give ehough caps for the cups. If you use them in a shaker save the caps.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

lol good call. the only thing is.. not that it matters for the home use. but they dont give ehough caps for the cups. If you use them in a shaker save the caps.

[70 Suburban]

I use a roll of tape on my shaker. I have phumatiic one fromt habor freight. works great.

[ruffrida2005]

I was going to tell you about that, I was a nice looking truck, I just got mine in the mail the other day and thought about you. It really fit in the truck. I wonder if he's a board memeber!