Hudson 480-490 Series Service Manual page 64

58 BODY MANUAL
SANDING:
The use of sand paper is generally restricted to removing
old paint and to provide a finished smoothness to all
surfaces. Use an open grain type of sandpaper for remov-
ing paint, as it will reduce clogging. To prevent gouging
of solder filled areas, the sand paper should be wrapped
around a wood block or a file, Figure 86. The surrounding
finished areas serve as a guide.
A disk sander provides a fast and convenient means for
sanding body and fender work. The sander should be
moved in parallel overlapping strokes as slowly as possi-
ble without burning the metal. Hold the disk flat against
the work so that a maximum of the disk contacts the
metal. Tilting the disk at an angle gouges the metal. Use
a No. 24 grit disk for removing paint and a No. 50 disk
for finish sanding. No. 36 disk is suitable for intermediate
work -- removing file marks and scratches left by the
coarser grit disks.
Never use the disk sander on solder filled areas. The
easily cut solder will be sanded below the level of the
surrounding metal and show up when painted.
FIGURE 86
DOOR ALIGNING AND
ROUGHING
The aligning of the door assemblies is very necessary
because these assemblies will be used for checking the
alignment of the door openings in the body shell.
1. The damaged flanged section at the belt of any door
presents the stiffest buckle of a door and is first put
buckle of a door and is first put under pressure with a "C"
clamp, pulling against a beam placed across both pillars.
2. The stiff metal damage in the reinforced top rail of the
door is put under pressure by a jack placed diagonally in
under
FIGURE 87
FIGURE 88