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98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100
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From: MI
I got the old garage cleaned up a bit today. I decided I am going to keep most of my stuff in my shop/shed as far as tools are concerned. But I do need some things right handy in the garage, lol. So I also bought a new box from HF.... it's OK, but not as good as the red boxes.
Hey is that new box on wheels? I have the HF's red one like that. I use that one the most. Load up the drawers with the current project tools and wheel it around to where-ever I'm working in the shop.
Brew we a just getting a little gusty up here right now. You are right about the surge though. The river in front of my house is tidal and the water has been coming in since this morning. Its already 3 foot out of the banks but I'm 20 ft up so I should be fine.
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Originally Posted by akdoggie
Honestly 2100, when I do an engine, I go to the engine parts supplier and get their paint for rebuilding. They (locally) have an engine rebuilders grey, than once put down, you can respray any color and it won't heat and burn, but gas will still discolor anything except automotive actual paint.
I had NAPA make me 2 cans of Ford Blue engine color and it's been one one engine 8 years so far and still bright and shiny. Just a thought for you.
I had NAPA make me 2 cans of Ford Blue engine color and it's been one one engine 8 years so far and still bright and shiny. Just a thought for you.
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Originally Posted by Jbrew
Can't you use engine paint for the pan ? They mix it in standard colors and stock it on the shelf. Not all that much heat, unless your talking manifolds/exhaust. As with anything auto, good prep (have it blasted) / mix the primer, put it down, mix the base/color and shoot at least 3, then clear if the clear is separate.
Not many will do all unless you going for showroom. I'd probably just clean and scuff, then clean again, let it dry then shoot it.
Not many will do all unless you going for showroom. I'd probably just clean and scuff, then clean again, let it dry then shoot it.
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Originally Posted by jprevat
Brew we a just getting a little gusty up here right now. You are right about the surge though. The river in front of my house is tidal and the water has been coming in since this morning. Its already 3 foot out of the banks but I'm 20 ft up so I should be fine.
I have some friends and family in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, all have evacuated; hoping their homes are intact when they return but just happy they are safe
98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100
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From: MI
Yea you can't get away from chipping unless you use gun, promoter, frikin good two part paint and great prep. Otherwise comacozy bugs will chip it.
98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: MI
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WHITE, - looks like your taking over, making yourself at home...Cool isn't it.
Hey is that new box on wheels? I have the HF's red one like that. I use that one the most. Load up the drawers with the current project tools and wheel it around to where-ever I'm working in the shop.
Hey is that new box on wheels? I have the HF's red one like that. I use that one the most. Load up the drawers with the current project tools and wheel it around to where-ever I'm working in the shop.
I am actually surprised at how much it holds. It looks like it holds a lot less than it does. I'm about settled in... now I need to get to looking into the heater in the garage.
