Kostamojen Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I thought it was a little too bright... http://community.webshots.com/photo/166896604/187862897BIpUTP So im going to go with a darker blue with metallic. What do you guys think? (more pics here: http://community.webshots.com/album/166896604vSrMWC/0 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Yeeowww! You'll never be mistaken for a different subbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushbasher Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Not everybody can pull off colours like those I'd go for it if I were you. Actually I'd 2-tone it with another wild colour. Wait, it would probably end up looking like an 80's tracksuit if you 2-toned it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted September 15, 2004 Author Share Posted September 15, 2004 Ya, I kept thinking it looked like a paint job from a 80's water park or something... It was just too much. It might have been ok if it was metallic with a clear coat, but it was just like ZING its blue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxtar Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 haha, zing it's blue, hahah fun activity for today. walk up to a total stranger, and then scream MY CAR IS BLUE!!!!!!! while keeping a straight face. then turn and walk away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockman Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Nice rebuild! I'd go with the darker metallic blue. Are you going to paint the engine compartment the same color? What was the brown color in the usual rusted areas in the engine compartment? My guess would be some sort of rust inhibitor prior to primer? I'm thinking of doing the same thing to my 79Dl wagon and rebuild the engine of course but I've got a lot of rust in the engine compt and lower body panels. wah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted September 16, 2004 Author Share Posted September 16, 2004 Ya, the dark brown is some rust inhibitor paint I painted on and then sanded smooth before applying the regular sandable primer to the rest of the area. I painted it the darker blue today... Its rather metallic, but the blue is much better. Any suggestions on if I should apply some sort of clear coat after the final layer of paint to protect it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted September 16, 2004 Author Share Posted September 16, 2004 Is enamel, acrylic or lacure the kind of clear top coat I should do? Ive seen all 3 in spray cans in clear form, but I dont know which is the right one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushbasher Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 The thing about clear coat is it has to be high quality or it will be destroyed by UV rays and yellow/peel after a few years in the sun. I personally wouldn't trust clearcoat in a spray can for a nice car. I'd go with a proffesional clear and have it sprayed on. The results would be worth the money I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 He's right Steve. Our California sun will turn krylon into Corn Flakes in a year or two. A proffesional clearcoat will keep that paint looking great for a while. Otherwise, its looking real good. -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted September 17, 2004 Author Share Posted September 17, 2004 This is all just temporary really, because I cant afford any real paint work with the car and just need something done to it because of the rusty spots and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 Way bitchin! Kind of old Subaru blue...kind of Pontiac....kind of Boss mustang.....certainly acceptable given the period of the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushbasher Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 Then I wouldnt bother clearcoating it. What kind of paint are you using right now? I agree wiht moosens I think that car can pull the color off well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted September 18, 2004 Author Share Posted September 18, 2004 Its rustoleum mettalic paint, for outdoor use. Cars, sheds, metal toys, etc. (at least thats what is pictured) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted September 22, 2004 Author Share Posted September 22, 2004 Well the front of the car is painted, im working on the fenders now... The front lip/bumper is also done. Here are the pics of the color, as you can see it is a much better color than the first really bright blue. I call this more of an R2 D2 blue (Im going to use that clear coat type finish, it worked well on the bumper/lip) http://community.webshots.com/album/166896604vSrMWC/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushbasher Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 It looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted September 23, 2004 Author Share Posted September 23, 2004 I'm painting the fenders now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted September 28, 2004 Author Share Posted September 28, 2004 I updated and added 2 pics, one of the painted fender, and another of the fenders on the car. Next up, painting the hood and trying to get the engine back together http://community.webshots.com/album/166896604vSrMWC/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajavwnsoobnut Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 looks familliar, geee I wonder why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockman Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Looks familiar to mine as well although it doesn't look like this anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximumBRAT Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Just to let yall know, that is some rad blue you got. wish i had the '76 wagon. very classy, bet that thing hauls. Don't we all wish we had money for a clear coat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajavwnsoobnut Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Yeah it does haul, haul enough for 5th place in truck/SUV class in last years Rallycross championship and that paintjob was done by the previous owner and was a singlestage and he botched up the last coat and made it look flat but oh well it's gettin stripped and repainted about the same color but with George Barris sized metal flake and also yellow markings in the same metal flake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted September 30, 2004 Author Share Posted September 30, 2004 Whenever I finish with the paint job (which wont be anytime soon) im gonna sticker it up with a rally-type sticker job to cover up some of the lousy paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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