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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-03-2020, 08:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,799
Posted By DUB

Because it is written in a GM service manuals...

Because it is written in a GM service manuals that whenever dealing with IAC's. The procedure to how you need to do prior steps BEFORE disconnecting them and removing them is outlined specifically....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-02-2020, 08:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,799
Posted By DUB

YES it is me. I am really super busy and have no...

YES it is me. I am really super busy and have no time due to a special project I am trying to complete.

swamp21,

To answer your question about IAC's and how they work. It is my understanding...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-29-2020, 11:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,799
Posted By DUB

Steve, I literally only have minute or so...

Steve,

I literally only have minute or so and will not get back to this due to being so busy but I will throw these concerns at you. Call me if you need to. 704 -394-5150
1.) Need to know the...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
12-07-2019, 08:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,387
Posted By DUB

Gary The "SECURITY" light flashing has...

Gary

The "SECURITY" light flashing has nothing to do with the VATS system. The flashing SECURITY light is a part of the UTD ( Universal Theft Deterrent ) system

ANY trouble codes that deal...
Forum: Paint/Body
06-16-2019, 03:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,108
Posted By DUB

I have found that in the paint system I use that...

I have found that in the paint system I use that many of the old colors have been converted so I can shoot BC/CC. For those that have not...I can normally find a color of a new car in my color...
Forum: Paint/Body
06-16-2019, 03:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,143
Posted By DUB

DAWN with water and wash it or use a degreases...

DAWN with water and wash it or use a degreases and rinse it well.

That will get it clean but will not provide any benefit in allowing what you are going to apply to the painted engine to actually...
Forum: Paint/Body
06-16-2019, 03:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,470
Posted By DUB

I agree somewhat with NOON37. I would get...

I agree somewhat with NOON37.

I would get the flares to stay put by using VPA or SEM 39747. It ALL depends if the flares allow for a slight lap joint or if they are made to be butted up to the...
Forum: Paint/Body
05-31-2019, 10:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,275
Posted By DUB

Generally aerosol paints do not have solvents in...

Generally aerosol paints do not have solvents in them that are so strong that they can soften and wrinkle up cured paint...as long as the aerosol paint is not applied sopping wet.

Light wet...
Forum: Paint/Body
05-31-2019, 10:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,741
Posted By DUB

If the imperfections were still there. the...

If the imperfections were still there. the reason for that is because when you were sanding with the 600 grit....you did not do it long enough to ge that imperfection out.

You may find you may...
Forum: Paint/Body
05-31-2019, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,721
Posted By DUB

Are they already painted black from the factory??...

Are they already painted black from the factory??

Show car or driver quality???

Different ways of doing it ... depending on how well you want them to look and how good they look before you...
Forum: Paint/Body
05-28-2019, 07:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,741
Posted By DUB

Photos do not help here due to I cannot tell of...

Photos do not help here due to I cannot tell of the actual plastic is damaged. If the surface is damaged bad enough...you will need to sand it so much to get those bad areas out.

I can say...
Forum: Paint/Body
05-28-2019, 06:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,286
Posted By DUB

Read the third paragraph in post #2 again. ...

Read the third paragraph in post #2 again.

DUB
Forum: Paint/Body
05-28-2019, 06:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,275
Posted By DUB

If you are using aerosol paint...I would scuff...

If you are using aerosol paint...I would scuff them with a gray Scotch brite pad and shoot them. But I also know the chances the aerosol paint can fail due to the UV's of the sun in time.

320...
Forum: Paint/Body
05-28-2019, 06:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,808
Posted By DUB

I have used some of the scratch resistant...

I have used some of the scratch resistant clears...but when using them they get REALLY hard and if you are wanting your clear to be slick and basically texture free...you can about give up on that...
Forum: Paint/Body
05-27-2019, 10:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,863
Posted By DUB

Simply Google a photo of it and you can see...

Simply Google a photo of it and you can see it...I just did. looks good to me if you want that look. Seems kind of 'pricey' of you ask me for what it is for the one I looked at.

I Googled 'C5...
Forum: Paint/Body
05-27-2019, 10:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,557
Posted By DUB

CLEARLY the paint stripping process that you...

CLEARLY the paint stripping process that you found that works for you is WORKING.

GREAT JOB and as you see.... there is nothing to be fearful of in regards to damaging any of the body so severely...
Forum: Paint/Body
05-27-2019, 10:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,286
Posted By DUB

Expecting parts of a car that were not all...

Expecting parts of a car that were not all painted at the same time...in the same paint booth...with the same paint....is a pipe dream. Which is why often times the bumpers do not match due to they...
Forum: Paint/Body
05-27-2019, 09:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,734
Posted By DUB

No paint that I am aware of will last on a...

No paint that I am aware of will last on a steering wheel due to wear. So your guess is a good as mine. Which is one of the reasons I send them out for restoration if needed. I care not to me...
Forum: Paint/Body
05-27-2019, 09:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,652
Posted By DUB

Just about every fiberglass panel that is damaged...

Just about every fiberglass panel that is damaged can be repaired....BUT...the time to repair that specific damage may actually take more time than removing it and installing a new panel(s) or a one...
Forum: Paint/Body
05-23-2019, 07:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,275
Posted By DUB

This goes against what I wrote in my reply to you...

This goes against what I wrote in my reply to you about doing anything to paint when it is hot. But do as you see fit. It is your car.

DUB
Forum: Paint/Body
05-23-2019, 07:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,017
Posted By DUB

When it comes to picking a color...it is up to...

When it comes to picking a color...it is up to you. I guess it depends on what shade/hue of red you want.

I can say that each of the colors above are so different that none are similar....but...
Forum: Paint/Body
05-23-2019, 06:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,268
Posted By DUB

Sent you a PM DUB

Sent you a PM

DUB
Forum: Paint/Body
05-23-2019, 06:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,249
Posted By DUB

YES...A D/A can mess you up IF you do not take...

YES...A D/A can mess you up IF you do not take the time to understand it and LET IT do the work for you. I have trained so many guys who worked for me who never used one that with a brief...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-23-2019, 06:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,558
Posted By DUB

I can say for a fact that IF this car were in my...

I can say for a fact that IF this car were in my shop. ALL of the paint/primer would come off and not just sand it and leave some regardless if it feels smooth or not. Reason i would strip it all...
Forum: Paint/Body
05-21-2019, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,610
Posted By DUB

As mentioned that the Rustoleum paint may take ...

As mentioned that the Rustoleum paint may take some time to dry and it is often times NOT the paint to use for someone who is in a hurry. AS for the paint itself...it is really good IF you can...
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