I've learned a lot!

[dallas_]

Also if you decide on something like a medium red pearl, I would suggest using a medium solid gray sealer, wet on wet, which means, spray the sealer, then spray the base right over that (no sanding in between). Let me know what color you decide on.

TAZ, we're pretty much decided on the 3R1 or G2 medium red pearl.

I got someone else to look at it to get a second set of eyes on it and they found some minor flaws. I should have those corrections done this week, then I'll be ready to spray.

I can only have the booth on Saturdays from 8 am to 2 pm.

I don't want to run out of time. Could I do the sealer one day then come back the next week for bc/cc?

 

[dallas_]

Got the stripe color sprayed. Went with a silver metallic for the stripes.



We're taping the stripes off now, and should be able to spray the color this Saturday. Color will be red (G2 Ford Redfire).

 

[TAZ]

Should be sweet looking. Be sure and use a plastic of fineline for the edge of your stripes. Saw your gallery pics!!!!

SWEET. You're getting close!

 

[dallas_]

Just want to say thanks again to the people who are willing to share their knowledge and experience. Thanks to you guys we started to think it was possible to do the paint ourselves.

We got the stripes taped off: (that took longer and was a bit more challenging than I thought it would be)




Sprayed the primer and base coat then removed the tape:




Then sprayed the clear:



There are a few flaws and a few dust nibs, but the cut and buff should take out most of them. It's probably not show quality, but we are pleased with how it came out.

 

[dallas_]

Be sure and use a plastic of fineline for the edge of your stripes.

Good tip TAZ, that really helped get a clean line on the stripes.

Oh, and I used your tack rag tip also.

 

[TAZ]

That does look super sharp!!!!
The stripe came out great. Glad to see you did that first, as silver is very hard to keep a 'crisp' edge on it.

As far as wetsanding.
Use 1500 wet if you don't have a lot of peel. If you do, you can start with 1200. Then go to 1500. Very seldom do I start with 1200.
Tri-fold the half sheets and use lot's of water. Keep your hand flat (or use a 'soft' 3M sponge block)
Get the car completely 'flat' (no gloss) before you even start buffing.

My motto is...
"Sand until you think you are done, then sand it some more!"

Looking good. Great pics!

 

[dallas_]

Thanks. How about some tips on buffing?
Like what materials, tools and processes work best?

 

[TAZ]

There are different ways and materials to achieve the same result.
But personally I like using the 3M foam pads (5723) and the 3M compound (5085). I liked the 5936 compound better, but I don't think they make it any more.

Buff until you think you are done, then buff it some more.
Meaning if you don't buff enough, you'll see some of the 1500 scratches come back

Most clears, you can wetsand and buff the next day. The longer you wait, the harder the clear will be to wetsand and buff.

 

[LudicrousSpeed]

There are different ways and materials to achieve the same result.
But personally I like using the 3M foam pads (5723) and the 3M compound (5085). I liked the 5936 compound better, but I don't think they make it any more.

Buff until you think you are done, then buff it some more.
Meaning if you don't buff enough, you'll see some of the 1500 scratches come back

Most clears, you can wetsand and buff the next day. The longer you wait, the harder the clear will be to wetsand and buff.

Tell me about it! I did a hood for my friends mustang, using his facilities. Due to our schedules, it was nearly a week before I could get back on it, and I think sanding the concrete floor would have been easier!

That car is looking great! Love the color combo

 

[TAZ]

Yep, nothing is more aggravating than trying to buff a super hard clearcoat!!!!

 

[dallas_]

Yep, nothing is more aggravating than trying to buff a super hard clearcoat!!!!

Uh oh....

 

[TAZ]

Uh oh....

Go man go!!!!
I know what you'll be doing today.

 

[dallas_]

Go man go!!!!
I know what you'll be doing today.

:sillyme: Still haven't gotten to it, was busy putting this in:

 

[TAZ]

Probably should start with 1200, then 1500, then a quick 2000. That should make it a bit easier.
ALL clears are different though.

 

[dallas_]

It's been a while, but finally got the body test fit on the chassis.
Hope to be on the road before too long.

 

[stahle]

wow that looks really great nice colour choice. good job man

 

[TAZ]

Absolutely beautiful!!!!!
I wondered how your Cobra was coming!!!!
Great Job!!!!

 

[dallas_]

Thought I'd post a couple of shots of the tilt front too.
Glad I did the tilt front because I have to pull the engine and send it back to Ford Racing for some warranty repair. :crap:

 

[TAZ]

Great looking..ouch. have to pull the motor. Noise or something? Hopefully they get the problem resolved quick for you!
good time to do a super detail job when the motor is out

 

[dallas_]

..ouch. have to pull the motor. Noise or something? Hopefully they get the problem resolved quick for you!

Oil in the combustion chambers. Every plug is oil fouled. Seems the volume of oil in the heads is overwhelming the valve seals. It was dyno tested and I have about 5 miles on it. Was hoping to get a few more than that before having to pull it.