brettschave Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Well I have owned this one for about 6 years and finally got around to painting it. My 17 year old son and I tackled it and it turned out ok. We definitely learned alot along the way and it sure is nice driving something that doesn't look like it came from the ghetto. He also cut out the fuel door and smoothed that out because we put a fuel cell in the hatch. Come to think of it, this might be my first post. We thought about a paint scheme and came up with this, then later it looked like an old Kawasaki look going there. Gets lots of attention as most of the Datsun up here have rusted away. Brett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Nice, it's a good motivator for me. I've been really slacking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Looks good! I wonder why I like that color combo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnye Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Paint job looks good but that color scheme is horrible. Two tone lime green and black? Redneck/Ghetto all over. Looked much better white - regardless of paint condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineptitude01 Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 I'm reminded of 2 Fast 2 Furious for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 I think its a good job, just not my cup of tea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianz Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Looks like good work! Also, I think having a roof makes it look much much better too. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpuga Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 i like it... cant wait till i paint mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTHALOSISM Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 There is nothing wrong with lime green and black.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddogg77 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Why would somebody knock another persons color choice? Look at the quality of the work, it's great. I'm sure getting knocked around when he posted his hard work was not what he had in mind. How does the saying go? If you're gonna say something bad about someone, make sure they're out of the damned room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heroez Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 General misunderstanding. To like a color combo varies between people. I welcome all opinions on things I do. Its interesting to me. In the end it matters what I think, so that it what guides my decisions. I have learned a great deal off of critiques of my work. A propper critique goes as follows- Say something you like and why. If there is something you dislike or would do different, say so and why. Then your thoughts are a valuable tool. As for my critique, I say that job was well planned, and the commitment to doing a quality job great. It is inspiring, as mentioned. We see a father and son team here accomplishing a dream. In what ever color a build like that is, its great. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTHALOSISM Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 At least its not neon pink with light purple flames and a Hello Kitty face painted on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suparman Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heroez Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) Edited January 8, 2012 by Heroez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfalp1592 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I like it and it will inspire me and my 17 year old son. Way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heroez Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 What type of paint did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240zip Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 it's not easy being green ... good job on the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh280z Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 At least its not neon pink with light purple flames and a Hello Kitty face painted on it. That could be changed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettschave Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 The green paint is "paint shop" line from duplicolor. The flat black is rustoleum mixed with acetone to thin it down. We read about it in I think car craft magazine and looked easy to do with good results and it worked really good. The white stripe is just some rattle can. It was real economical for us and not so intimidating for us to do another car in the future. Painting was easy, all the work that leads up to it, wow! Wish I was doing this when I was 17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTHALOSISM Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Huh ok... I was hoping that paint was darker. As it sits in the can that is way to light for my choice... Heroe if i get that paint as well can I add some blue to darken it up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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