A to Z Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 I can't tell you guys how happy I am that this rust is in a bolted on piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 (edited) wire wheeled it up and painted it with rust converter Edited December 10, 2021 by A to Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 ready to go except 3 spots being blocked out more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 blocked and blocked....needed more mud, so....another coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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A to Z Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 Ready to paint! I am thinking about trying the dark grey I used on the tailight light surrounds.....or white.....opinions? Imagine these on my tail in white and chrome on a white spoiler...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57GMC Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Lookin just super Joe. I really like all your attention to detail. That with the factory colors, clean, neat and tidy.. Very nice. You have been very busy.. Thanks for all the photos and updates.. Keep it up bro.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 Thanks a lot, Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoBrother Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Looks great. I am looking forward to seeing how the emblems and etc. turn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted December 12, 2021 Author Share Posted December 12, 2021 Thanks, Chuck. Going to paint semi-gloss black. Then I will have to paint inside the "z" with white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 (edited) 12-12-2021 UPDATE: So I decided to go ahead and paint the tail and the hatch, and the roof portion from the hatch to the sunroof, and the back pillar sand almost half of the quarter panels. First I had to finish sanding out the bad spots. I got that done, and began sadning teh rest with my orbital sander adn 1000 grit paper. (It actually privides enough adhesion for paint, and the majority of the existing paint is just cleared over....I simply go over the spots that need it with the white, then clear) Then the process of clean, tape off, and prep and then I went ahead and shot it with my Expresspaint.com Aerosol cans in 904 Kilimanjaro White where needed. After that I put several coats of aerosol clear with catalyst hardener in it, called "Spray Max 2K High Gloss Finish Clear Coat Spray Paint". ( EDIT: DO NOT USE THIS!!! IT HAS ISOCYANATES IT IN, IT IS VERY POISIOUS, IF YOU BREATHE IT IT CAN KILL YOU. I will go back to the non catylist clear. It will shine just like this but must be 2000 grit sanded and buffed, which is no sweat. I breathed some of this stuff today with a dental mask on and it is BAD!!! It was enough I can feel it now...WHEW! Never Again! I went and read about it. ) Everything went pretty well, except for 3-4 spots near the gas door, where the paint didn't adhere properly and just ran. . I I started sanding it out to redo , but the sun went down, and the paint needed to harden a bit more before I could really get it ready to reshoot. I will give this paint 1.5 to 2 weeks, like I do on the rest to get hard before I even THINK of color sanding it with 2000 grit and polish it out. Even wearing a mask, it is tough on you. I really need to get out of there and quit breathing it. It's terribly bad for me. Here are some pics: Edited December 13, 2021 by A to Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 Ok....all ready, taped, prepped, FRESH PAINT! The rear spoiler will be semi gloss black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 Life is so much easier when you buy a car in original paint and never been hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 the spots I have to re-shoot. Prep is key! I thought it was good, it wasn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 I then went ahead and painted inside the rear bumper. The rust converter was dry. The pic is terrible, but it at least gives an idea of what it looks like in there. That's Sunday, Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 (edited) On 9/29/2021 at 2:34 PM, Datz44 said: I know that GREAT feeling when you're about to close the garage door and you glare at the car once more 🤓. And just feel so PROUD! 🤗 I plan to finish the clear sand/polish (can painted) after your feedback. @A to Z keep up the process! SPRAY MAX 2K Gloss Clear....****DO NOT USE THIS!!! IT HAS ISOCYANATES IT IN, IT IS VERY POISIOUS, IF YOU BREATHE IT, IT CAN KILL YOU. **** I used it today and it screwed me up a tad even just a hour maybe 2 with a mask on (dental mask). VERY bad stuff. Please read and heed. Edited December 13, 2021 by A to Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 SPRAY MAX 2K Gloss Clear....****DO NOT USE THIS!!! IT HAS ISOCYANATES IT IN, IT IS VERY POISIOUS, IF YOU BREATHE IT, IT CAN KILL YOU. **** I used it today and it screwed me up a tad even just a hour maybe 2 with a mask on (dental mask). VERY bad stuff. Please read and heed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 I purchased a 3M P100 respirator at Lowes Today for 40 bucks. Going to use non Iso paints from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoBrother Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Great progress looks great! Good to see you are staying healthy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57GMC Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Very Nice Joe!! Watch those fumes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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