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Offline usraptr

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Paint question
« on: May 20, 2016 - 09:32:52 AM »
I know that at the factory the car body and components were pretty much painted when already assembled.  Since most of us paint our components and body parts (ie fenders, doors, hood, etc) separate and then assembly the car/components what do you do about the bolts, nuts and fasteners?  I paint them separate also, but after tightening with a socket/wrench the paint on them gets chipped/marred.  What do the professional restoration shops do about this?  Touch up with a paint brush or use special non-marring sockets or wrenches or...?
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
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"usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.




Offline js29no

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Re: Paint question
« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2016 - 10:02:50 AM »
I think snap on has sockets that have A plastic lining in them. :2cents:

Offline 1 Wild R/T

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Re: Paint question
« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2016 - 10:24:00 AM »
I jamb everything then assemble the car prior to paint...
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