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  1. Jones

    Any last minute tips for shoting Gillespie paint

    A 9" grinder will work almost too fast so I'd use a finer grit disc, maybe 120 or higher and go lightly until you see how fast it cuts and you get a feel for it. Keep the disc face as close to flat on the surface as you can. Just use the edge for tight spots and then very light passes. Easier to...
  2. Jones

    Any last minute tips for shoting Gillespie paint

    Good tactic. The manuals, and paint suppliers, all say the base color coat should be continuous so that there are no thin spots or gaps when the other colors are applied. They also say that the chalk lines, are only a guide and not carved in stone; so don't worry about getting docked for...
  3. Jones

    Any last minute tips for shoting Gillespie paint

    How good a finish you want will dictate how much care you put into the prep work. Asking questions is a great way to get a lot of tips and experience. If you want a show car finish then taking extra care will produce the desired results. If you want to duplicate the "military/original" finish I...
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