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Old 03-25-2015, 11:51 AM
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I can't imagine owning a polished or brushed car. It seems like too much upkeep for me. I have seen a few painted examples of Kirkham's.

What does it take to prepare the body for paint starting from a file finish? Can a painter that is used to steel paint the car? Their go to move it to lay on the filler and start sanding. I am just curious.
You prep a Kirkham the same way you do just about any other car.

Sand
Etch primer
Sand
Fill
Sand
Fill
Sand
Fill
Primer
Sand
Fill
Sand
Fill
Sand
Primer
Sand
Seal
Base Coat
Clear Coat
Wet Sand
Buff


Doesn't that sound simple


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