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 Each dent was masked and spot-primed...  Each dent was masked and spot-primed with two heavy coats, block-sanded with 320, and given a final coat of primer. The dents in the bumper were handled in a similar way, but Andres used a hydraulic ram and a heavy hammer to push it back into shape.  The body was stripped of its...  The body was stripped of its emblems, roof rack, seals, interior door panels, and everything that was easily removed before the body was scuffed with a DA sander with 320-grit paper and then once again with an abrasive pad to be sure that the sealant will have a good surface to adhere to. This included inside the fuel door, under the hood, and the doorjambs, as shown here.  Since the Nissan's windshield...  Since the Nissan's windshield was already cracked, the guys at Maaco decided it would make for a cleaner job if it came out prior to painting. The guys from Algeo Auto Glass had the windshield out in about 15 minutes so masking could continue.  The full color change required...  The full color change required a lot more masking since the jambs needed to be sprayed. The guys also covered the seats in a plastic sheet just in case some overspray found its way inside.  When the masking was nearly...  When the masking was nearly finished the dust was blown off from the truck, it was wiped down for a final time, and was driven into the booth. The final masking of the wheels and the driver side door was done and a coat of sealing primer was applied.  Here's a sneak peek of the...  Here's a sneak peek of the gorgeous metallic blue Sherwin Williams paint the owner selected. Check back next issue for the results!
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