'37 Ford Coupe drip rails

[porschercr]

I'm curious what is the best way to remove (shave) the drip rails, also to get a nice smooth transition?

 

Thanks,

Trevor

Edited September 1, 2017 by porschercr
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[stitchdup]

Start with 180 or 240 sandpaper until its close and work your way up to 1500. Make sure to use a block to save on low points. You might have to rescribe the top of the doors too, and if it was me I would do this first, and periodically redo as I'm working up through the sandpaper

Edited September 1, 2017 by stitchdup

[Ace-Garageguy]

I find a small flat file is the best tool for the job. You can control it very accurately, and only take off 'just-enough' material.

I STRONGLY recommend against using sandpaper to start. Sandpaper removes material from other areas, not just the ridge of the drip-rail...and can cause problems in the shape of the roof that may be difficult to correct.

Once you have the rail removed fully and evenly, THEN go with sandpaper to round out your curves and finish smooth. Use a block, as Leslie suggests above, to make sure you're straight, but use the paper without a block to get nice even curves.

[stitchdup]

I should have said I block it along the rails to start, and I completely forgot about files, lol. Been a long day

[porschercr]

Thanks.