JMortensen Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 (edited) I painted my Z with white Rustoleum sprayed out of an HVLP gun about 5 years ago or so. After a few races I had pretty serious exhaust stains behind my side pipes, and stains on the doors from tape and other tan stains that looked like dirty water had dripped down the sides of the car. Went and tried to wash it today, that didn't work at all, so I ended up basically wet sanding most of the car with 500 grit. I don't think the car is going to get different exhaust anytime soon, so I'm just trying to figure out something to do to make it less noticeable, and maybe make the car prettier in the process. Would like to advertise my business as well. Basically thinking about stripes or something and my web address across the back. Don't really know ANYTHING about getting that done. My initial thought for this car like 12 years ago was to do dazzle camo on it. This is basically sharp angles and stripes, used by navies back in WWI days. Here is an example: Was originally planning blue and white. Now I'm thinking black would hide the exhaust stains better. Thinking about masking sections off, shooting with black, then laying pin striping black tape over the edge to hide the lines. Nice part about dazzle camo is you can't do it "wrong." Never attempted anything quite like this, just looking for suggestions. One thing I remember seeing blueovalz do was to use a laser level that makes a line on the wall. He hung it from his rafters and made lines down the top of his car for super accurate, straight racing stripes. Straight won't matter if I go dazzle camo, but it was a great idea. Also a lead on where I could buy a 4' wide piece of vinyl with my business's web address would help. Edited August 31, 2019 by JMortensen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted August 31, 2019 Author Share Posted August 31, 2019 Now thinking something like this. Always loved this car and this would be fairly easy to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 The scheme on the Mazda looks good, and I think that would look better, and would certainly be easier than your original idea. Could also just paint the rockers black if that's the only area you're having issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted August 31, 2019 Author Share Posted August 31, 2019 The front part of the rear fender is also an issue. Could move the up angle in the back to cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy from Oz Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 On 8/31/2019 at 11:38 AM, JMortensen said: ... Would like to advertise my business as well. This is the key. Who are your clients/customers? What's their likely taste/style? Do your run Crazy John's $2 shop, an emporium or a fine arts store? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share Posted September 1, 2019 www.petdoorstore.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Is a large stylised pet door image possible? There is a on line design service available where you can state what you want and the fee you are willing to pay. Could be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted September 6, 2019 Author Share Posted September 6, 2019 Where do I find this online service? Got a guy who said he was going to work up a design and send it to me, but the more options the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austenp405 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I don't know if it's what 260DET was referring to but the freelance site I hear most often is fiverr.com . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Can't be more specific, just something I ran across years ago. The disruptive pattern is super cool though, could confuse the opposition LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.