Clifford Automotive

This is true. I have a friend doing show cars out of his shop.

Oh yeah. The floor is always watered down even in a booth it gets watered. I actually dont do any wet sanding. I dry sand everything. Its a lot more effiecent. Thanks for the last comment. Ive been doing it for quite some time now. Ive got 10 years of paint and body experience. No shop can get a flawless paint job. Thats one thing I try to explain to people. A lot of people only see the car before and after. And that is the purpose of this thread. So people can see what actually happens. We still have tons of remodeling to do to get this building where it needs to be.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u298/pimpjettay2k/Matt%20Stachlers%202001%20Mustang%20Bullitt/MattStachlers2001MustangBullitt020.jpg This was the sixth car sprayed open air last month. When I was a combo tech at Trader Buds Dodge, you wouldn't believe the things that happened in there. The guys would base all the cars in the shop, in a line, then clear them all at once in a line. Spraying open air. This is a professional production shop. BTW my open house is February 22 EDITED for grammer

Yes... Thats was an accident. We sprayed the car down multiple times. And it will be getting a full detail anyway. A booth is currently being built. I have only been at this building for just over a month. You'd be amazed at how little there actually is. Legally if your building is grandfathered as a bodyshop you dont need a thing. A booth is being built. You'll be starting a thread yourself when you pick it up.

Base coat (color) is then applied using 3-4 layers or untill covering is achieved. Any adjecent panel is blended to insure color match. http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u298/pimpjettay2k/2000%20GMC%20Jimmy/KarenCliffords2000GMCJimmy015.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u298/pimpjettay2k/2000%20GMC%20Jimmy/KarenCliffords2000GMCJimmy016.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u298/pimpjettay2k/2000%20GMC%20Jimmy/KarenCliffords2000GMCJimmy018.jpg After base coat, two coats of clear are applied. This will equal around the same as factory clear, once the vehicle is sanded and buffed. For show car quality anywhere from 3 to 8 coats of clear are applied. http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u298/pimpjettay2k/2000%20GMC%20Jimmy/KarenCliffords2000GMCJimmy021.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u298/pimpjettay2k/2000%20GMC%20Jimmy/KarenCliffords2000GMCJimmy022.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u298/pimpjettay2k/2000%20GMC%20Jimmy/KarenCliffords2000GMCJimmy023.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u298/pimpjettay2k/2000%20GMC%20Jimmy/KarenCliffords2000GMCJimmy026.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u298/pimpjettay2k/2000%20GMC%20Jimmy/KarenCliffords2000GMCJimmy024.jpg Stay tuned. Tomorrow will be updated with dry sand/buff and assembly.

After approval from insurance or customer the vehicle is brought into the shop and tore down. At this point (if needed) a supplemental estimate is written. This is for any unseen damage found after tear down. http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u298/pimpjettay2k/2000%20GMC%20Jimmy/KarenCliffords2000GMCJimmy012.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u298/pimpjettay2k/2000%20GMC%20Jimmy/KarenCliffords2000GMCJimmy014.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u298/pimpjettay2k/2000%20GMC%20Jimmy/KarenCliffords2000GMCJimmy013.jpg After tear down, new parts are cut in (interior of part painted) and hung on vehicle. Parts are preped for paint. And any damage to the vehicle is repaired and put into primer. http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u298/pimpjettay2k/2000%20GMC%20Jimmy/KarenCliffords2000GMCJimmy001.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u298/pimpjettay2k/2000%20GMC%20Jimmy/KarenCliffords2000GMCJimmy003.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u298/pimpjettay2k/2000%20GMC%20Jimmy/KarenCliffords2000GMCJimmy002.jpg After primer the vehicle is sealed with sealer only on areas needed. The areas needed would be new parts or over primed parts. http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u298/pimpjettay2k/2000%20GMC%20Jimmy/KarenCliffords2000GMCJimmy007.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u298/pimpjettay2k/2000%20GMC%20Jimmy/KarenCliffords2000GMCJimmy008.jpg

Just a simple oversight of what happens when you take your vehicle to a body shop. More for the people that dont know what happens. This isnt step by step, more or less just the basics. Excuse the mess we're remodeling. Car comes in. Damage is acessed and reported to an insurance company, or directly to the customer through an estimate. http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u298/pimpjettay2k/2000%20GMC%20Jimmy/KarenCliffords2000GMCJimmy009.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u298/pimpjettay2k/2000%20GMC%20Jimmy/KarenCliffords2000GMCJimmy010.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u298/pimpjettay2k/2000%20GMC%20Jimmy/KarenCliffords2000GMCJimmy011.jpg

Thanks John... Im going to post up some step by steps in the pics and vids of one im doing right now.

+1 Vote for the Remington 870

Thats interesting. I have heard of that years ago also. But I think Joe has best stated the situation at hand.

Dyno Tune Motorsports is the way to go.

Well if I would have typed my sentences as I thought them it would have made more since. I just read it and realized I forgot a few word, some missing letters, and left out a whole sentence. Oh well

Thanks guys. Jeff I talked to Andrew tonight and he said you sold the R32. I didnt know that, whats up with that?

Tsb?

This is very true. So you want... Engine Bay Jambs Allover

Yeah I just did half the hood. Hell no I did the whole thing. I will shoot some pics when I pull it out tomorrow. Had I known I was going to do it I would have taken some before shots. Oh its a 250 by the way. With a big block in it!

I would hope so too.

Sounds good.

I didnt see this until late today. Do you want jambs and all done?

Awesome.

See you tomorrow Tristan

Brian I see what your saying. Not to debate but I could show you on a trailer at my shop. The tires will center theirself on the road no matter the angle of the tongue. The trailer v's after the tongue correct? Using your example. Tie a string to both corners of the box the one string centered on that and pull it. No matter where the center string position is the other side is always centered.

Sure come by if youd like. I have to battle with a dealership in the morning but I will be back around 10 and then I will be there all day. Brian is dropping off a car at 4.

Thanks Clark. Know the guy. He said he hangs out with a few people that sounded like they would be on this board, but I forget what there names are.

I love Hilary tree music... took me a minute