Finally Finished
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Burning Brakes
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From: Eastern North Carolina
Finally Finished
After three years of work, off and on, I have finished my first and LAST paint job. all in all it came out pretty good not perfect but good. I am very happy with the results, a special thanks to everyone on the forum who without their advice I could of never pulled this off.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Eastern North Carolina
Yes it is bc/cc and I have buffed it once but I'm nervous about buffing too much so I'll wait before trying again.
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Not that you need my advice buffing/polishing...because there are so many videos out there on this...if you choose to do it. A LOT has to do with HOW you applied your clear. MEANING...how many coats of clear and if you piled it on or dry sprayed it. Which is why often times I suggest to people paint their own cars is to have a test panel with them and paint it JUST LIKE they paint their car...so they have a panel to test on so they know how thick the clear actually is....or at least gives them an idea of how thick it is.
DUB
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Melting Slicks
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Your photos show a beautiful black car. I am in the process of painting my '64 and can show you every defect that I am chasing to address. If your self critique is based on you looking at it with a magnifying glass, you are way beyond what was done in the factory. I have been at this for 15+ years and only in primer and driving myself nearly nuts. Bottom line-looks like a job well done.
Safety Car
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After three years of work, off and on, I have finished my first and LAST paint job. all in all it came out pretty good not perfect but good. I am very happy with the results, a special thanks to everyone on the forum who without their advice I could of never pulled this off.
Race Director
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From: Charlotte NC
Your photos show a beautiful black car. I am in the process of painting my '64 and can show you every defect that I am chasing to address. If your self critique is based on you looking at it with a magnifying glass, you are way beyond what was done in the factory. I have been at this for 15+ years and only in primer and driving myself nearly nuts. Bottom line-looks like a job well done.
And Dave...I know you know there is a point when you have to spray it.
I do much like what you are doing. I get really close and make sure defects are removed....but I also know there is a point when I have to stop and apply gelcoat or primer. Then prepping that stuff...I even get more picky...but as I have found...eventually I have to get color on it.
DUB
Melting Slicks
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From: Oceanside CA
And Dave...I know you know there is a point when you have to spray it.
I do much like what you are doing. I get really close and make sure defects are removed....but I also know there is a point when I have to stop and apply gelcoat or primer. Then prepping that stuff...I even get more picky...but as I have found...eventually I have to get color on it.
DUB
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From: Charlotte NC
I kinda tell people it is like when we first started to learn to write the alphabet with those huge pencils. Our letters looked like heck...but now...you can sign your name on a line..while talking to someone and not even look at the line and your signature will be on it perfectly.
If you need some advice on how to check a panel so you KNOW it is right and does not need any more work...let me know. I have a process that I use before I actually apply the sealer and paint. And it has never failed me.
I am done hijacking this thread.
DUB