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Old 03-24-2010, 05:31 PM
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Dan, what did you use to sand that rough stuff down?
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Old 03-24-2010, 05:32 PM
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A DA sander with 80 grit
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A DA sander with 80 grit
I love DA sander, they make quick work of almost anything without leaving gouges in the material.
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Sure helps out. I'll be finishing by hand though.
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A tool can only get so close to simulating the human hand, but will never replace it.
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A tool can only get so close to simulating the human hand, but will never replace it.
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Wow, that'* ahh, very deep.
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hehe, nice find gunner.

I think that hood should be able to stand up to your new found power :P
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Just for you I went and snapped a picture.


I'll have to find something that looks nice and will help with heat transfer.
Wow those wheels really go well with that. Tiny little ride though.
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Excellent work, Dan. Can't wait to see Finished Product 2.0.

All I have to worry about on mine is what'* under the leather car bra (previous owner left it on until it wore away the paint underneath).
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