Linton Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 well after many stuff ups I now have clear on the paint, sure wish I didn't go with 2 pack :-\ I now know one thing I am never, never going to be any good as a spray painter. :'( got so many runs :o just have to wait for it to dry and try to work out how to fix it, I guess razor blade and polish some how, Question?? do you cut and polish the clear coat thanks Linton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riceburner Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I'm no expert but you would be able to wet rub the clear back and go again? The color coat looked to go on really nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvemfast Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 As Gareth said. My mate is a panel beater and he wet rubs them, then cuts and polishes. Comes up smooth as glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linton Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 thanks guys you have lifted my spirits some what and it does look awesome.. exactly what I hoped for. I will get it out in the sun today and have a proper look, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linton Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 Well I have been very busy this week I have the front bumper on all the decals and I have polished the paint, rear bumper to go on damaged some of my paint putting the front bumper on :'( touch up brush will hide it its down low thank goodness, rubbers and glass to go woo hoo start saving again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stivva Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Well done mate. That looks fantastic. It has such a nice sheen to it too. Once again. Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riceburner Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Has come up a treat Linton great lines, panel gaps and the shine! All the extra effort has paid off. I usually put some old explorer socks over my bumper ends before I fit it up, stops any scratches when your doing it alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linton Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 thanks for that I had the bar end bolted on and thought it would be ok but it moved and gouged out some paint ,, saga number 2 I just put the LH mirror on tonight measured it up so they were both the same just sat in the car and !!!!!! cant see a bloody thing Ha ha! oh well they look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riceburner Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 My door mirrors (bullet type) were like that too. Lol. Won't need them soon as you'll be flying past everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hash76 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 haha awesome choice of paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted April 12, 2012 Administrators Share Posted April 12, 2012 I usually put some old explorer socks over my bumper ends before I fit it up, stops any scratches when your doing it alone. That's an awesome tip I'll use that! @Linton - car looks superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvemfast Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 No need to modernise the colours when period correct looks sooooo good when done well Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoota G Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Looks SuperFly can't wait to see it in the flesh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynton Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Great to see another 2+2 restored to its former glory from the other Lynton makes me want to re duco mine again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieZed Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Super inspiring to see your car come up so nice from a home job... hope I can do as well (I'm learning to paint as I go too) - my primer went on today..... That colour is awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter t Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Hi, I painted mine myself and It looks good in Pics. Some day I will have to do it again but good on you for having a go. It looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linton Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 8) 8)its finished 8) 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoota G Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Pictures pictures pictures please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvemfast Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 8) 8) its finished 8) 8) No pics, didn't happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightmaster240z Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 You know what we want and we want it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linton Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 ok ok I will get some up this weekend I will sneak it out for some nice shots wont have any rego for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linton Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 couple more Groundhog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoota G Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Very clean looks retro as! Well done indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linton Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 my first drive is the steering normally this fkn heavy Im gunna have to grow some muscles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvemfast Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Looks great. But needs to be dumped a bit. Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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