Fresh out of the Paint "Booth"

[mjrobinson62]

:DFirst let me say it is not perfect but I am thrilled with the outcome. Color is GM Wheatland Yellow. Was trying to use the Ford Velencia Yellow (on 97 to 99 Mustangs) But I found it way to transparent. This was close enough and much more rookie friendly. Paint is Base/Clear shot in a wood shed. Inspite of the non professional setting, paint is very good although I did get one bug in the last clear coat and a little orange peel in one spot. Both should be able to be removed with a little wet sanding. I am disapointed in my block sanding on the rocker panels. This color really shows every detail. Pictures are right after backing it out of the "booth". Really brightend my day!

[55 Fargo]

That looks real nice, like the shaved look, very cool color....Fred

[randroid]

mj,

I generally prefer more sumdued colors but I'm with Fred on this; it looks very cool.

-Randy

[Don Coatney]

Looks good! I like your lisence plate.

[Plymouthy Adams]

I love that color...I refer to it as dream-cycle orange..like the ice cream bar popular in my youth..very nice...

[dezeldoc]

It looks good! now just don't go speedin around town cause i'm a thinkin it is gonna stand out a little!

[woodie49]

Nice looking Car. I like the color too. You say you are a rookie at painting, but the results look nice. Is this your first attempt at painting? Good Job!

[mjrobinson62]

First car

[Normspeed]

Looks great. I liked it in primer too.

[Olddaddy]

seeing your car finished and painted makes me hopeful for the first time since I took mine apart three years ago............yes three long years ago. I have a homemade spray booth set up under my carport. If I live long enough I will paint the car and maybe even put her back together. Many compliments to you, job very well done!

[P-12 Tommy]

It kinda reminds me of the old '69 Roadrunner color Vitamin C

[Don Jordan]

I never quite appreciated the talent and skill required to paint until I tried to do it myself. I have never sanded and painted and sanded and painted so much in my life. It never looked right - I just didn't have the patience, skill, or environment to do it right.

Finally I gave up and gave it to the pros. Great decision. Your job came out very good - you must be proud.

[Jims50chrysler]

You did a great job....the only reason you see the imperfections is you have been staring at it too long, been there done that.

it is amazing the work that can be turned out from a non professional setting...there is a guy near here that paints cars for the stars his name is Harry Sherry (sp) I don't know if he still has it or not but he had clay brought in for his shop floor the idea is to eliminate dust. I just wet my floor down with water.

Jim