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Joe's 914 Project

Just some small notes for anyone interested:

Don't use rattle cans in your work-space, the dust will land everywhere.  Go outside.

Always wash with soap first to remove the grease.  I use Dawn Power Spry.  You don't want to sand the grease into the sanding scratches.

Always clean with Acetone or Alcohol, BUT ALWYAYS wait 15 minutes for it to flash-off.  If you don't do that then you will get crinkles and need to start anew.

Before you paint the car, go over every test fitting, make sure you have good threads, make sure you have the brake-line tabs welded in place under the engine shelf, etc.

Test fit the doors, you might need a slide hammer to align the front edge of the doors to the fenders and that needs to be done before paint.

After you paint, be patient and protect surfaces with blankets, cardboard, foam padding, etc.