Unlock Showroom Shine: Pro Tips for Muscle Car Bodywork & Primer

🔍 Step-by-Step Bodywork: The Foundation of Muscle Car Restoration 💡 Key Insights Block Sanding is Everything: The video reveals why block sanding is the secret sauce for dead-straight panels. Forget the temptation to just “scuff […]

🔍 Step-by-Step Bodywork: The Foundation of Muscle Car Restoration

💡 Key Insights

• Block Sanding is Everything: The video reveals why block sanding is the secret sauce for dead-straight panels. Forget the temptation to just “scuff and shoot”—using a long sanding block, not your hand, is the only way to avoid wavy bodywork. The host even shows side-by-side comparisons of panels sanded by hand versus block, and the difference is night and day.
• Primer Types Demystified: Not all primers are created equal! You’ll get a deep dive into high-build primer, epoxy primer, and even the controversial self-etching primer. The host explains when to use each—epoxy for bare metal, high-build for filling small imperfections—and why skipping the right type can send you back to square one. If you’ve ever wondered which is the “best tools for DIY muscle car restoration,” the right primer gun makes the list, too!

🛠️ Pro Tips: Tools, Techniques, and Troubleshooting

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🤔 Your Turn: What’s Your Biggest Bodywork Challenge?

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