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> CptTripps' Real Progress Thread, :: Not that I'm making *real* progress :
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post May 7 2005, 10:20 AM
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Here's the engine-lid, headlight covers, and 3rd brake light.

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post May 7 2005, 10:21 AM
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And here we are a few hours after wet-sanding...

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post May 7 2005, 10:21 AM
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Doors look good...for a change...

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post May 7 2005, 10:22 AM
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And the pieces-parts.

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post May 7 2005, 10:26 AM
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I've got enough paint left for about 1 good, even coat. So I went and bought another quart, and am going to use it for the next coat. Then I'll cap it with what I have remaining. I didn't want to mix everythign together, as that may change it a LITTLE, and I think I'm better off going the route I'm taking this time. Later tonight is wehen the next coats go on, then tomorrow morning we'll do the final after a wet-sanding.

Look like I'll be putting all the parts back together and buffing it all out this week...I'm getting excited...this is fun!
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post May 7 2005, 11:38 AM
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finally got around to reading the thread on youre work.
awsome progress (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
be nice to see this project when completed
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post May 7 2005, 04:21 PM
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So the paint isn't working out the way I thought it would.

I spent all day wet-sanding to tub. Then I spent another 2hrs using rubbing-compound. Then another 2hrs with a glazing compund. Not as shiney as I thought it'd be. Maybe it's the wrong paint...maybe it's my skill. Man...I should have handed someone $3K and said "Call me when it's done!"

I'm not happy with it at all....but the up-side is that this winter, I can hand it to someone in November with $3K and say "Call me in March when it's done!" I'm only into the paint about $700 at this point. Maybe I'll just drive it for 2 years and sell it, or get it re-painted then. After seeing some of the paint-jobs at WCC, I'm not as concerned as I originally was. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)

So tomorrow I'll start putting seals back on, and maybe start on the interior. I'm not going for a 10Pt car, so I don't need all the bodywork to be perfect...this is as good as I can make it. I think I'd be better at smaller things...maybe Motorcycle tanks or something...O-Well!
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post May 7 2005, 04:38 PM
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Good job so far...remember qualified painters are getting some huge $$$, now you know why. I think you did the best you could without experience and a shop.
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post May 7 2005, 04:54 PM
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how did you buff it, that makes all the difference. WEtsand the orange peel out -on a bright paint job- w/ some 1500 and buff w/ wool pad and some microfine buffing compound. THen clean w/ a wet towel. Get a foam eggcrate looking pad, soak it in water and ring out, then buff w/ some glazing compound. Then clean again. This should look gooood. If you just compound it, then itll be kinda flat. The water in the second buff keeps the swirls out.
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post May 7 2005, 04:55 PM
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oh yeah looking GOOD! i still have to paint all that stuff, thinking of getting mine running first though. Dont want painted pieces sitting around to get scratched up.
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post May 7 2005, 07:42 PM
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I did the rubbing compound, and used a polisher. Same with the glazing compound. I didn't know I needed to have it wet when I did it.

Maybe that's the problem?

I'm just getting a 'less than shiney' finish. It's not dull, it's not all that glossy either.
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post May 7 2005, 08:29 PM
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you can also try applying some hand glaze (3m) to the car after your done, always works wonders.
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post May 8 2005, 06:00 PM
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QUOTE (xsboost90 @ May 7 2005, 09:29 PM)
you can also try applying some hand glaze (3m) to the car after your done, always works wonders.

Now I'm thinking I'll shoot it with clear...$90 at this point isn't going to kill me, and I think it may do wonders for the thing in the 'shine' department.

Thoughts??? Am I stupid to be doing it at this point?
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post May 8 2005, 07:43 PM
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may not be a bad move, but youll have to wetsand it real good or youll have flake city. Check you local paint shop recommendations. I would say at least 1000-600 grit wetdry.
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post May 9 2005, 06:24 AM
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Can't hurt Doug.

Just degrease real good, wet sand, degrease... be sure to use clean unwashed rags and go for it.

Ask you paint supplier which clear will do the best on paint that has been...um.... aged (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

Call me if you need help.
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post May 9 2005, 07:44 AM
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I think I found the way to do it...

Just went to the body shop next door, and talked to them for a bit. He said if I provided the material, they'd shoot it with another coat of paint, wet-sand it, shoot it with clear, and buff it all out for me...for $500. I think we have a plan!

It looks like my goal of driving the car to work on Monday isn't totally lost. I'll just be driving it here, to drop it off next door. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

He says I can have it back on Thursday. I think this is going to make me a LOT happier with this car long-term.

I don't think this is cheating...I think it's realizing what I am, and am not good at doing in my garage. I'll spend this week working with wood on the panels for the amps in the front trunk, covering the speaker pods with vinyl, and all the other little stuff I want to get ready.

If I get the car back on Thursday, and spend this week prepping...next week painting bumpers and stuff that needs to be black...I MAY be rolling next weekend!
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post May 9 2005, 07:47 AM
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I agree... I know when I'm in over my head.... usually after I get there (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/huh.gif)
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post May 9 2005, 08:21 AM
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QUOTE (CptTripps @ May 9 2005, 07:44 AM)
I think I found the way to do it...
Just went to the body shop next door, and talked to them for a bit. He said if I provided the material, they'd shoot it with another coat of paint, wet-sand it, shoot it with clear, and buff it all out for me...for $500. I think we have a plan!

It looks like my goal of driving the car to work on Monday isn't totally lost. I'll just be driving it here, to drop it off next door. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

I don't think this is cheating...I think it's realizing what I am, and am not good at doing in my garage.


Sounds like a good idea to me. A wise man recognizes his limitations and adjusts accordingly.
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post May 9 2005, 09:53 AM
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BOLDERDASH!!!! you forfeit the trophy (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post May 9 2005, 01:57 PM
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Dan, you had the trophy locked WEEKS ago....I'm just trying to makeit look presentable, in a timely fashon.

I'm super-excited about this. If I'd known that I'd be doing this, I'd have done a better job on certain things...O-well. There is always next time!

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