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Nat, Bill, Mike, and Jeff have the Block Sanding system down to a science, proper time to cure between primer coats, block size and pressures, contours, sand paper grits, straight edge tools, tracers, limited lighting to find, mark and remove flaws is what it takes to put out a straight body! |
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We have manufactured our own Sanding Blocks in every conceivable shape and length. This is the only way to hunt, find and capture the highest level in the refinishing world. 52 blocks are pictured not counting other blocks used for 600-2000 grit color sand work in the painting dept.
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Another view of our 40 to 400 grit blocks shows the double wide, single wide, tapered, short, long, angled, round, convex, concave, adjustable. drip rail edge etc |
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One of our favorites blocks is the angled fender block. This tool enables us to remove the slight waves you would normally see on front fenders just behind the front tire wheel opening. |
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The primer, filler and sand paper cart is ready to assist our expert blockers. Easy roll wheels allow the body techs to place it near each project being worked on. Quality in every aspect of restoration is our standard. |
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We block the body panels together to be sure of panel to panel fit . We then disassemble and paint each part separately. |
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Nat is wetting down a panel to view his work. He will now inspect and mark any flaw he sees to be removed. To achieve world class workmanship is so delicate, one stroke in the wrong direction and you will see it. |
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As you can see the room is darkened and now you are able to see the smallest details. This is a process that takes much time and know how. |
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You cannot beat the free oven that Texas produces with plenty of sunlight per year we get a consistent curing rate on all our primer and top coat finishes which attributes to longevity as well as True show car beauty.
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Jeff is blocking out the quarter panel of this 1955 Chevy with a 30 inch custom made double wide block.
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In addition, during the blocking stage all Trim parts are stripped of chrome, nickel and copper to bare metal, we then straighten, sand, file and re-copper plate them. They are then refitted one last time. This die cast piece is ready to fit and trim. |
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Nat is using 80 grit to file a tiny amount of copper/base metal off before we chrome plate. This has to be done in the block sanding shop during the course of the blocking phase. A beautiful trim fitted car/truck makes all the difference in a piece of art! |
