Frank Roll Surface Prep & Block Sanding(DVD)

Application: Custom Automotive
Classification: E - Educational
Running time: 72 minutes
Format: DVD Region 0

Here\'s a comprehensive DVD guide to surface preparation and block sanding from the staff of Steve\'s Auto Restorations of Portland, Oregon, one of the world\'s leading hot rod builders.

You\'ll learn:

How to prep the surface
How to block-sand a side panel of 1932 roadster
How to remove rust, oil stains, and hand prints from metal surfaces
How to use DX 330 Acryli-Clean wax and grease remover
Safety issues
How to use and mix DX 579 Metal Cleaner
Review and uses of a variety of blocks
How to sand around louvers
How to select the right sanding block for the job
Pro sanding techniques
Use of Durablock sanding blocks
When to replace sandpaper
Pro masking techniques
How to remove rivets
How to apply sprayable and powdered guide coats
How to sand tight or hard-to-reach areas
How to sand curved and complex surfaces
How to mix and apply filler
How to wet-sand
How to prevent delamination
How to recognise high and low areas of a surface
The importance of cross-hatching
How to apply sandpaper onto long and short blocks
How to recognise when to re-prime or use filler
How to check the progress of any given area
How to sand reveals
How to dry a surface quickly
How to block-sand across panels
The various grits to use
Use of tintable primer
How to create the straightest panel possible