blueovalz Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 I finally found the correct use of my Craftsman laser level. I made a bracket on the ceiling with which to hold my laser level, then positioned the car under it. The 130 degree laser line (referenced to two TRUE centered points in front and at the rear of the body) provides a perfect line to tape along. The originally painted strip was not near this perfect and no amount of "eyeing it up" or stretching of the tape would allow a perfectly straight line down the complex curves and corners of the body. Here is a low light photo of the laser line: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilRufusKay Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 How did you ensure the car was square with the level? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 Excelent idea Terry! I actually do something similar. When people ask me to install drop ceilings, I use a laser level affixed to a camera tripod to make the wall channel straight and level around the room(s). Works awsome. !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zachb55 Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 so would this mean paint is going to be gracing that beauty soon? -Zach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToplessZ Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 Glad to hear you are getting ready to paint I hate to admit it but I think that car would look awesome without stripes. But thats just my .02 its just gonna be rockin to see it clothed in some color. Keep up the awesome work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted October 25, 2003 Author Share Posted October 25, 2003 I have thought about a monotone paint scheme, but the front clip has several features (deep radiator intake and exhaust) what will be accentuated with the LeMans stripes. Currently my idea is BMW LeMans Blue (deep blue with some mica added) with Wimbleton White (a very slight cream just off stark white) stripes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 Can I suggest Toyota Supra Royal Sapphire Pearl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted October 25, 2003 Author Share Posted October 25, 2003 Deep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMS Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 Terry, I usually don't like racing stripes because the car underneath them usually doesn't support 'em. But YOUR car can wear them with pride! I second the vote for the Toyota blue, oh Deep one. I saw that color on one of the new Lexus convertibles and it just about made me... well, never mind. Let's just say it was REAL pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 Deep! Like everyone else I just wanna see some paint on those curves (I mean the car) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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