Bucky92 Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Have to share another teaser..please excuse me for all this but I need the encouragement cause I have never tried to repaint an entire car...let alone go alittle fancy and 2 tone...I plan on adding a second coat tomorrow and after finishing the yellow...do you think I should throw on a couple layers of clear coat to protect the paint...since rattle can wont harden like true auto paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeshoup Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Oh no, sounds like we have a Phil's Cheese Wedge look-a-like here Seriously though, looking good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky92 Posted May 1, 2007 Author Share Posted May 1, 2007 Oh no, sounds like we have a Phil's Cheese Wedge look-a-like here Seriously though, looking good so far. HAHA actually he gave me the idea...but I am putting a twist to the cheese wedge..I am going to have black stripes on the sides. Cant copy the cheese wedge completely you know.....but he should be honored that someone wants to modle thiers after his;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_dude Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 you should put functional racing stripes... and definitely some clearcoat on that baby. that's some NICE work you're doing. I guess you plan on keeping Rocky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 The only thing i would worry about is Rockys plastic bumpers. If there is no flex additive in the paint then it will chip off in a hurry. Other than that minor detail its looking awesome..and yes clear coat that bad boy and then buff away . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 crystal clear acrylic enamal is great stuff, definatly worth the trouble. make sure you wait for a nice sunny day to spray it. spray it in a shaded spot until you get a nice deep coat on, then move it into the hot sun to get the bake effect. works real well. looking good Connie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebisko Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I'd have to say, lookin' good:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I painted the bumpers on my RX with Krylon plastic outdoor furniture paint. Its holding up very well, even thru many car washes and our liquid sunshine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecky Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Looks really good, and Ya coat it. I have tried that clear coat in a spray can, and I really didn't like it, but yes I think you should defenantly coat it with something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoodsboy Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 That is looking GOOD! This is also the PERFECT time of year to paint (IMHO) I always end up painting in the summer, and just when everything is nicely sprayed and turning glossy.....a friggin BUG will land in the middle of it and flop all over! This time of year is nice. WARM + NO BUGS! Rocky is lookin purty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky92 Posted May 1, 2007 Author Share Posted May 1, 2007 That is looking GOOD! This is also the PERFECT time of year to paint (IMHO) I always end up painting in the summer, and just when everything is nicely sprayed and turning glossy.....a friggin BUG will land in the middle of it and flop all over! This time of year is nice. WARM + NO BUGS! Rocky is lookin purty I am doing it in the garge cause of wind and bugs..but last night right after shooting the hood I found a nice long hair stuck to it grrrr...its ok thought..the pics make it look good ...I just cant wait till its done..I just hope the vision in my head looks as good in the real Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huck369 Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 It's looking Good Connie..... (and I like a tease:grin: ) Huck Creator of FrankenWedge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbobdole Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 HAHA actually he gave me the idea...but I am putting a twist to the cheese wedge..I am going to have black stripes on the sides. Cant copy the cheese wedge completely you know.....but he should be honored that someone wants to modle thiers after his;) I love it personally..... Now I just have to get crackin on those "Phil Fan Club" T shirts... Jeff said he needed one, and I know Rick needs on too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky92 Posted May 4, 2007 Author Share Posted May 4, 2007 I just love that car Phil... I started shooting the yellow today....just on the rear part of the trunk lid ...its going to be hard to tell how it will turn out till its actually finiahed and I can pull all the tape off...keep your fingers crossed. I need some of those pig stickers too..But I just got some awesome McBrat decals today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberbackpacker Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 I want to see a better pic of that wagon in the background... I may have found a color I like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joostvdw Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 you have to be carefull when pulling of the masking tape, if you wait too long you'll "rip" the paint on the edges and it will be a ragged edge (NOT what you want) doo it too soon and you might pull some layers of paint with it too bad I can't tell you exactly when too pull it off, just be carefull... if it all goes wrong, wait a week, sand it down with very light wet sandpaper and then clear coat it, you might get away with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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