1969 Camaro "Sketchy”

[Ketzer]

Originally Posted by Spiffav8

Drum stripping is some serious work but that finish is so gratifying!!

Looks like they skim coated the entire door with filler previously? I see it a lot on social media, I guess that's common to get all the panels even?

Be sure to check with your paint guy before you put anything on that bare metal to keep it from flash rusting again... I understand that silicone products are a big no-no.

Jeff-

[Jimbo1367]

The finish of that stripper wheel looks fantastic. Very professional. Much like how DSE finishes their metal work. The stellar results I’m talking about.

[Spiffav8]

Originally Posted by Ketzer

Drum stripping is some serious work but that finish is so gratifying!!

Looks like they skim coated the entire door with filler previously? I see it a lot on social media, I guess that's common to get all the panels even?

Be sure to check with your paint guy before you put anything on that bare metal to keep it from flash rusting again... I understand that silicone products are a big no-no.

Jeff-

Sent the pics to a few body guys and they all said it’s older bondo like product. Talked to Joe at Dutchboys and Brycen about protecting the metal after stripping it. Both said to use GIBBs.

Originally Posted by Jimbo1367

The finish of that stopper wheel looks fantastic. Very professional. Much like how DSE finishes their metal work. The stellar results I’m talking about.

Yeah it’s crazy. Very satisfying!

[Spiffav8]

It was seriously hot today and humid for Las Vegas. No idea how anyone survives in places like Georgia this time of the year. I may need an intervention as this is all I want to do. I definitely could use an IV after working in the garage today. Lot of clean up work!

Finished stripping the top half of the door, sail panel and then went after the passenger side rear quarter. Also hit the drivers side again.

[dhutton]

Are you still planning to dip the car?

Don

[Spiffav8]

Originally Posted by dhutton

Are you still planning to dip the car?

Don

Yes for a few reasons. After the fight with the filler on the door I hit a small area on a few other parts to see if it was partial repaint, but it's everywhere. There are tight spots/spots I cant get into and I want everything clean and protected. Whatever it is they use on the back side of the front fenders doesn't look like fun trying to remove. The dipping process will remove everything. Additionally they apply a rust inhibitor that will help protect the body and parts till it's able to get into the paint shop.

[Jimbo1367]

You’re doing it right. Great work!!!!

[Steve68]

Originally Posted by Spiffav8

It was seriously hot today and humid for Las Vegas. No idea how anyone survives in places like Georgia this time of the year. I may need an intervention as this is all I want to do. I definitely could use an IV after working in the garage today. Lot of clean up work!

Ummm, HELLO...Some of us live in Hell....AKA Florida.......smh...

[Spiffav8]

Originally Posted by Steve68

Ummm, HELLO...Some of us live in Hell....AKA Florida.......smh...

I get you. After living in dry climates forever, 20% has me going WTH. Every time I fly into FL I wonder why people live there. Everything feels damp.

[Steve68]

Originally Posted by Spiffav8

I get you. After living in dry climates forever, 20% has me going WTH. Every time I fly into FL I wonder why people live there. Everything feels damp.

I used to go Edwards AFB 7 times a year, I was there so often, I would come home and try to get back on the plane, the humidity was ruthless, my shop was easily 100-105* and it rains all the time,

Its even worse now, so we had a hurricane, and everything flooded, so if water soaks back into the ground, and the ground is soil and limestone which makes the water absorb rather fast, and when you pour concrete and more concrete and build more house's roads, apartments, houses,

WHERE'S THE WATER SUPPOSED TO GO!!!! Hmmmm.....

Come on keep pouring more concrete,

During the storm, they were like Orlando will see 12" of water, I was like hell, we 6" a day big deal, day of the storm 4:30am we had some good flooding most I've seen, by 8:30, it all had receded, lucky yes,

I'm condensing my shop every day, one day It just might be time to move,

next time your here let me know, I'm 15 min or less from MCO,

On with more pics.....