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Re: Off to paint
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 2:05 am
by Ptoneill
It is black...I know that many of you wanted red however Scott is making this one of his Premier cars
Here is a sample
Re: Off to paint
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 11:17 am
by 81SPIDERMATT
it is gonna be awesome .. I want a Scott of my own someday
Re: Off to paint
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 11:43 pm
by Ptoneill
Scott and crew got a lot done today, I think you will see why I went with black. There are several base coats each one was wet sanded using 800 grit. There will be a total of 4 clear coats.
Scott's son working on taping, this is the seal coat.
This is the base coat
Ok......this is the reward!! Bare in mind this is the first clear coat!
Note the wheel arch reflection
Scott's version of a "selfie"
I am hoping that the feet belong to Scott's girlfriend?!?
Re: Off to paint
Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2014 5:56 am
by SoFlaFiat
That is AMAZING!
Beyond that... Speechless!!
Re: Off to paint
Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2014 7:21 am
by njoconnor
Holy.....you won't need side mirrors!
That is plain awesome. Strong work Pat and Scott & Co.!!
Neil
Re: Off to paint
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 11:05 am
by seabeelt
WOW!
Re: Off to paint
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 10:37 pm
by Ptoneill
Ok here are some pictures of the car as it cures.......
This is with a rough cut polish
Here are the bolt on parts...doors, trunk, hood
Note the bird....this is the trunk lid
Can't wait until the stainless is done
Re: Off to paint
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 10:43 pm
by 81SPIDERMATT
Re: Off to paint
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 6:18 am
by SoFlaFiat
WOW is right!!
Pat, I have some bright orange traffic cones I can send you. You'll want to keep them in the trunk and park diagonally in two spots... Then post a cone at each corner!!
Can't wait to see it together!!
Re: Off to paint
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 12:39 am
by Ptoneill
Here are some real close to finished paint pictures, not including the front cowling which we are customizing.
Engine bay, note the cross member reflection off the firewall.
Trunk...if you look you can see the back of the rear panel in the front wall of the trunk...note the holes for the bumper shocks it looks like the extend to the back of the trunk!!(look above the fuel lines)
One LOCAR light set in the opening...not fully inserted but does show how the stainless will really pop with the paint!
Remember I said the paint was nearing completion.....well it was until Scott found a piece of sand in a 1/4 panel and decided that the best way to fix it was to redo the entire back of the car!
Ready for clear
Done..........for now!! Perfection........I will kill the first bird that even looks like it is going to fly over the car!
Re: Off to paint
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 3:14 am
by cos
best finish i've seen. well done to the painter.
Re: Off to paint
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 7:06 am
by PininF
Re: Off to paint
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 2:38 pm
by AriK
Very impressive! Makes you want to mirror a wall in the garage and just spend afternoons decompressing in your car away from all distractions.
Re: Off to paint
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 2:57 pm
by Ptoneill
Thanks for all the great comments, it will get interesting to see how the rest of the build goes!! I am sure I am going to lose sleep about putting the engine and transmission in the car!
Re: Off to paint
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 3:57 pm
by azruss
Paint is fantastic. Nothing like a scratch free paint. Just think, it will never look this good again.