STOP NOW, before you lose your mind.

 

i like the painted blower. i might do something like that in the future.

 

I used high temp paint and high temp clear. Believe it or not I used a file on the Ford and SVT on the front to knock it down and get it smooth. Then I used a 9 volt battery as a sanding block and sanded it going finer and finer with the grit, finishing with 2000, 2500 and 3000. Then I topped it off with some polishing compound. I purchased a sanding / polishing kit from Sears and used it on my Dremel type to to knock the rough stuff off of the ribs. A nice sharp file then helps smooth it out. Then before paint, I masked the ribs with 1/8 masking tape (purchased from a auto paint supply store). Then for the front letters, I dabbed just a small amount of vaseline on them so the paint would not stick as well and be easier to remove. Then once it was painted I CAREFULLY used a razor blade to "cut" the paint off of the letters.

Hope this all is clear. Let me know if you have questions or need help.

 

Listen to Tampa or you will become a polishing fool ...and fiberglass expert