Smokeybear Posted March 14, 2015 Report Posted March 14, 2015 When I get bored, I either tear something up or I fix something that I've previously broken. This week I figured I'd break out the paint gun, fire up the air compressor, and redo the cheapo paint job I put on Jenny when I first got her. I spent a couple of days fixing all the little nicks and dings she acquired over the last couple of years. I then masked her up and laid down the paint today. Here's the results. I'll be letting the paint cure for a couple of weeks then I'll cut and buff to get rid of the little bit of water I got in a spot or two because is was so humid when I sprayed it. more to come 1 Quote
Smokeybear Posted March 14, 2015 Author Report Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) Here's a shot of the trunk. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. For shooting in a dirty garage with a $200 air compressor, it turned out pretty good. Edited March 14, 2015 by Smokeybear 2 Quote
Mark D Posted March 14, 2015 Report Posted March 14, 2015 Not bad! I've often wondered if I should take one of those high school bodyshop courses and give it ago myself. Quote
Reg Evans Posted March 14, 2015 Report Posted March 14, 2015 Looks real good. What product and recipe did you use ? I will be painting my 38 coupe soon. Quote
Smokeybear Posted March 14, 2015 Author Report Posted March 14, 2015 Looks real good. What product and recipe did you use ? I will be painting my 38 coupe soon. Omni base/clear. base mixed 1:1, clear mixed 4:1. Less than $200 from my local carquest. Not bad! I've often wondered if I should take one of those high school bodyshop courses and give it ago myself. I had two years of autobody right after highschool. After that I worked in a shop for about 3 years. I've been doing my own cars since. The only thing I don't miss is the sanding. My arms are killing me LOL. 2 Quote
Bad Apache Posted March 15, 2015 Report Posted March 15, 2015 Looks great! And humid? lol, it's still in the 40's here. Quote
Young Ed Posted April 1, 2015 Report Posted April 1, 2015 That looks awesome. Let me know next time you're bored I'll have mine prepped for you Quote
plymouthcranbrook Posted April 1, 2015 Report Posted April 1, 2015 Looks great. I used to paint cars in my spare time, haven't in years. Used Acrylic Enamel. Not sure how I would do in Base/Clear. Quote
Lloyd Posted April 1, 2015 Report Posted April 1, 2015 I think it looks really nice. Great looking car to! I used a paint gun before but it was to spray just a primer over fabricated steel, carbo-zinc. Never tried anything like that. On my 39 I've gone thru a lot of rattle cans just touching up but sooner or later I will have to put it in a paint & body shop. Quote
Smokeybear Posted April 1, 2015 Author Report Posted April 1, 2015 Couple more, first one has me and my dad in it. We look nothing alike. LOL. Thanks for the encouraging words guys. When I get it cut and buffed, I'll add some more. Quote
Smokeybear Posted April 1, 2015 Author Report Posted April 1, 2015 What one is your dad Damn, that's cold! haha. I'm the one in the maroon shirt. 1 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted April 1, 2015 Report Posted April 1, 2015 What one is your dad the one that is not him....I even figured that one out...NO MORE QUESTIONS PLEASE Quote
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