Panels on or off?
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Panels on or off?
I probably started off my project without enough reading here on the forum. I have read and searched for hours. I even printed Lar's comentary on the painting and body prep procedure. But I haven't seen a lot of comment about painting the car as a whole or doing it in sections. I have already removed the doors, glass, hood and such.
Now I am getting comments form trusted folks on both sides of the subject. Some say the removable panels may not match if refinished seperately. Could sure use some opinions from you experienced folks.
Thanks Jim
Now I am getting comments form trusted folks on both sides of the subject. Some say the removable panels may not match if refinished seperately. Could sure use some opinions from you experienced folks.
Thanks Jim
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It's a 72 but check this link out . I'm sure you can get a few pointers........
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...ties-gray.html
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...ties-gray.html
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I just finished a '68 camaro with panels off, but it was a solid color (Arrest Me Red).
If I was using a metalic color, I would paint with the panels ON (paint all jams first). Regardless how well I mix it, I can always see differences in the dispersion of the metallic between panels and the body/roof of the car when painted "in pieces"....Jus my $0.02
If I was using a metalic color, I would paint with the panels ON (paint all jams first). Regardless how well I mix it, I can always see differences in the dispersion of the metallic between panels and the body/roof of the car when painted "in pieces"....Jus my $0.02
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Thank you all, really appreciate the links to view. I am changing from medium red to the dark red for 77. The products will be PPG 2979 base coat/clear coat. I will stick with my original plan and do it panels seperately, however my booth isn't large enough to get it all in at the same time. I would like to buy enough paint in the beginning so I could mix it all together and not worry about mismatching later by the paint store. Anyone got a guess
how much it should take. I plan on 3 coats color and I am using HVLP spray equipment.
how much it should take. I plan on 3 coats color and I am using HVLP spray equipment.
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Red is a very transparent color.
Transparent enough to encourage most painters to assemble the car, then paint. Not to say that some won't paint individual panels, but the slightest change of color depth on a door panel is going to be noticeable. I agree that professional bodyshops will routinely paint individual panels with a good level of success, but for a first paint job painting one large object will yield better results. The most noticeable areas of a mismatch in paint, are door panels adjacent to either fender or quarterpanels. Go one step further and install the hood also.
By re-assembling first you also stand less chance of damaging panels after your paint job.
The t-tops (done separately) don't really matter much; as you will likely have them removed while driving.
Transparent enough to encourage most painters to assemble the car, then paint. Not to say that some won't paint individual panels, but the slightest change of color depth on a door panel is going to be noticeable. I agree that professional bodyshops will routinely paint individual panels with a good level of success, but for a first paint job painting one large object will yield better results. The most noticeable areas of a mismatch in paint, are door panels adjacent to either fender or quarterpanels. Go one step further and install the hood also.
By re-assembling first you also stand less chance of damaging panels after your paint job.
The t-tops (done separately) don't really matter much; as you will likely have them removed while driving.
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I know from first hand experience,and some will agree............if you have a first class painter and an experienced bodyman you can Paint the car TOTALLY apart and then reasemble it with NO problems
That's how we did my car.take a look..................
scroll down....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...es-gray-7.html
Hammadown
That's how we did my car.take a look..................
scroll down....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...es-gray-7.html
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