Blocking and sanding sucks

[Wyflyer]

Yes, blocking and sanding sucks. Big time. That's all.

 

[thegreatjustino]

I found this out a few years ago when I primed and block sanded my '64-1/2 Mustang five times before painting it. Came out beautifully though. Well worth the effort and monotony.

 

[Wyflyer]

It got much more complex after I cut and flared the rear fenders to match the front ones.
This reminds me of applying paint stripper to the belly of an airplane.. a horrible, horrible task..

 

[Socal Tom]

I hear ya. I've been patching holes and sanding away bondo for a couple of weeks now. My garage is a mess, my skin is all dry and I'm still not close to done. I've had mine since 1995, it was in primer then and I haven't put auto paint on it since I've owned it. I'm about to change that.
Tom

 

[needabronco]

After my floors are done, I should be there in a week or two...

 

[fordguy]

well look at the upside it is not that much surface area and a lot of it is flat. keep blocking you will be glad you did. it also might keep you out of the political section and give the libs a break ;D

 

[Wyflyer]

well look at the upside it is not that much surface area and a lot of it is flat. keep blocking you will be glad you did. it also might keep you out of the political section and give the libs a break ;D

HAHAHA!! Good advice! You made me think.. maybe i'm guilty of using the political section to give ME a break from blocking and sanding

 

[bax]

The more time you spend the better it is. Butt your right it is a real fun time.

 

[74creamsickle]

I have to agree, It's like watching paint dry. But remeber it ALL in the prep work !!!

 

[Devin]

I definitely hear you - and I am not even to the blocking part yet. Sanding sucks.

 

[sprdv1]

I hear ya screamin...!

 

[Ohio Bill]

2 words make my oldest son run for the hills= block and sand paper. i had him and his buddy block sand his 1st car, i ruined him for life. LOL

Good luck just keep at it the finish will be appreciated.

 

[bigbri69]

im at this very same point.i went to a supplyer near me and he told me fiberglass was much better to work with.i never did body work so i dident know.dont seem to be that bad.preped hole truck them mix up a lil glass and hardner spread it with tool supplyer gave me drink a beer as it hardens for 20 min then sand in steps 35 50 80 120 400 800 1200 then rub and feel the shit out of it for high spots.then on to the next spot.i was just playin it realy sucks!

 

[GrillMaster]

I should be at that point by winter. I did my fairlane last winter, came out sweet! worth the insanity! (see gallery)

I have to do the rollcage and bedliner first then it's sandpaper and dust time!

You spraying it yourself? I want to do mine just need to find a spot to do it here in LA LA Land. I need a place in the country to do this stuff! Condos suck!

 

[22213evl]

blocking?? we don't need no stinking blocking. the secret to preping for paint is to use slave labor, Hell thats why we have kids. lol

this is my son steven, dosn't he look happy?

 

[Wyflyer]

Okay, I finally caved in about 5 weeks ago and found a guy to finish my paint. I just got tired of blocking, blocking, blocking. My elbows and wrists hurt and I was just freaking sick of it, (or did I say that already?).
So I found a guy with a lot of talent but low on work who agreed to take my bronco and finish what I started. I gave it to him 4 or 5 weeks ago, and today he sent me these photos:
Going to go pick it up tomorrow. Still plan to paint on the lower stripe but we are going to wait till the topper is on and doors are final fit with seals. Then paint the stripes.
I think the welded and hand formed steel rear flares turned out good. Those flares gave me some more gray hairs.

 

[recoiljunky]

Nice!!!!

 

[bax]

I like it too.

 

[br0nc0xrapt0r]

That color seems to be getting very popular I can see why, it looks great!

 

[ManTruck]

Nice ........ looks very good you are going to like wheeling that around.