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Bill, I metal finished, polished and buffed the stainless steel skins (.012" thick) on my '37 Ford 1/2 ton. If I can do it anyone can, lot's of patience, lot's of time.
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Hi,
Thank you for all the responces. I had not heard of using the flat of my hand, towls, leather or tape to help feel the surface better. I will give it a try, on my next project. I will order the clear high spot checker, that Kent had recommended as well. Bill
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I would be curious to see how well the part polishes up. Would you see the little lows in a polished part? Thx
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[QUOTE=Peter Tommasini;148725]
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For the finish work, you recommend using a polished flipper, to knock down the highs. Would you support the back side, while using the flipper. I'm making the same nose bowl for another customer, this is why I have a buck. But like any job, it is a matter of what a customer is willing to spend (new verse used). Cheers, B
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We have powder coated aircraft parts in the past, with little issue. For us, it depends on the application. We will powder coat items that are not essential for flight. We don't want a crack to develop do to vibration or age and be missed at an inspection, because of the thickness of the coating. The coating looks nice, but never as flat as a automotive painted surface. B
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Thank you for sharing, you did a very nice job. I think I have to work on my patience
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Yes......... for sure, but use a dolly that is very comparable with the shape, and try to lift the lows (if any ) next to any high by simply rolling the dolly away from the high spots, but if you feel that there is no major lows, then simply take the high down with the flipper without support and keep rubbing with the block, the blue color on the job will help you look and feel the over all shape Peter [Quote] I'm making the same nose bowl for another customer, this is why I have a buck. But like any job, it is a matter of what a customer is willing to spend (new verse used) That is also very true BUT... sometime repairing an old piece full of unwanted holes ,oxidation, old repairs, welded cracks (especially if they where tig) etc... then the panel needs some filler work etc.. that can take more time than making a new panel
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[QUOTE=Peter Tommasini;148760][QUOTE=BTromblay;148757]
Bill.......... Yes......... for sure, but use a dolly that is very comparable with the shape, and try to lift the lows (if any ) next to any high by simply rolling the dolly away from the high spots, but if you feel that there is no major lows, then simply take the high down with the flipper without support and keep rubbing with the block, the blue color on the job will help you look and feel the over all shape Peter Quote:
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What are your thoughts on on raising lows by dollying the back and tapping (off dolly) around the lows? I seem to be able to do this some what with diminishing returns. I'm not giving advice, I'm asking. Skip Wilson Yes that is good way as well, I like to use this method at the very beginning of the repairs , it's a way to avoid any unnecessary stretching from the start Peter
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