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    Xylene versus Acetone??

    in Body Kits & Paint

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    I was mixing some 'junk' paint ie Acrylic Enamel, that had gotton a little dry'ish. I noticed that the list of ingredients included Xylene and Acetone. So I added both a little Xylene and Acetone. I seemed to work good to refresh the paint.

    I did a search and did not find an answer and would like to know a little more about these chemicals.

     

    Ferd

    Duplicolor Paint Shop

    in Body Kits & Paint

    Posted

    is this water based so it has no isocyanates? that is its not poisonous?. If so I would use. On their internet they wore a 'neoshe' sp? mask. What spray equipment did you folks use? size of nozel etc. hvlp??

    I wonder what RacerX, thinks of this product. It looks too good to be true.

    here is their website.

    'http://www.duplicolor.com/training/autospray_training.html'

    Ferd

    mixing metal fasteners?

    in Miscellaneous Tech

    Posted

    can you use regular 'naked' steel bolts on an aluminum piece like a fuel rail?

    I thought steel galvanically acts with aluminum so I have always avoided using plain steel on aluminum.

    But now I am thinking that fasteners that have a coating of cadmium or what to me looks like 'black paint' on automotive type fasteners are ok to use on AL.

    can someone list the 'basic compatibilities'

    Do you think this car is worth the money?

    in Non Tech Board

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    if it runs good and body is strait and rust free chassis, no leaks etc. its hard to get one at a lower price. If I were you, best bet would be to have a Hybridz member in the area check it out for you. Buy him lunch for some advice.

    You said you were 'not mechanical'. You will have to learn or it will cost plenty just cause its 30+ years old. The good news is that it is probably one of the easiest cars to work on and lots of folks do, so you can get help.

    Hope this helps

    Ferd

    air compressor poly 'unloader' tube needed

    in Miscellaneous Tech

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    My compressor's unloader tube which is 18 inches long needs to be replaced. The guy at Campbell Hausfield says 18 inches costs $23 and its made of teflon. Anyone know what can I use instead, or get cheaper? The PSI requirement is 125 and the dimensions of the plastic tubing is 5mm od and 3 id.

    Lesson learned, don't buy HF compressor auto drain, or dont throw out old unloader tubing?

    Ferd

    HF Automatic Compressor Drain Kit-beware long message

    in Miscellaneous Tech

    Posted

    got the leaks fixed. Some said that hose was poor quality and that was one problem. A hose blew from pressure valve to tank on initial pump up. When compressor not running no air comes out of it (surprise to me) so I did not realize it blew. Seems to work now. Nice having an automatic drain.

    Any more problems with it, I uninstall and install a 'convenient' manual drain. Lots of fun from HF for $7 on an icey day in Dallas.

    Ferd

    HF Automatic Compressor Drain Kit-beware long message

    in Miscellaneous Tech

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    I bought a HF Automatic Compressor Drain Kit yesterday and installed it. My compressor will not build up to 125 psi. It continues to run up to about 80psi. When I turn it off. I have no leak except for a newly discovered small leak at the hardline to tank threaded connection. I wonder if that leak can cause a 'early open' to the newly installed drain valve?

    I bubbletested all other connections and they do not leak while compressor is stopped at 80psi.

    Does the 'pressure switch unloader valve' work so that if there was some kind of leak it would open the drain valve, or let air out of the pressure valve??

    My plan now is to fix the 'hardline to tank' leak and see if I fixed the problem. But I am curious as to how the 'pressure switch unloader valve' works

    Ferd

    Bleeding Brakes, How Much Fluid?

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

    Posted

    I usually perform a 'bench bleed' for the MC. Remove the MC and place in vice. Then use the MC rod itself to pump fluid through. THis way you test the MC for leaks and can see clearly what is happening.

    Use 3/8 clear tubing on the rest of the bleeders onece you re-install the MC with at leat an inch or two on the bottom of the vessel so air does not get sucked back in.

    Hope this helps

    Ferd

    Interior of hatchback

    in Body Kits & Paint

    Posted

    I wonder if Sir Daniel made that speaker enclosure. It looks like fiberglass. Maybe he would give some infomation on how he did it

    Also the covering for the rear hatch looks great. Again wonder if he would mention how the material is attached. Looks like faux suade glued on 1/8th plywood??

    I have been watching 'Ultimate Rides' on TV to get a handle on custom fiberglass forming for speaker enclosures.

    Ferd

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