hedotwo Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 17 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Thanks Barry, but I have far too many vintage Pontiacs waiting for my attention. Same here Steve ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 I managed to throw on the first couple of coats of "Sunfire Red" this afternoon, with probably one, possibly two more to go. I really do like this color! It's quite unique and very "Pontiac". Painting bodies is always the most nerve racking part of the project for me, but in the end, it's one of the most rewarding as well. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 That's a nice color, and looks like it went on well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Your paint work looks very smooth. That color is perfect Pontiac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 OUTSTANDING ! The clear coats should make the metallic !!POP!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Very nice color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Beautiful Steve! Love the color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 That's gonna look great Steve, I was expecting it to be more on the pink side , pleasantly surprised to see it more of an orange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 Thanks guys. If past experience with Scale Finishes base coat is any indication, the color will deepen considerably with clear. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khils Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 26 minutes ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Thanks guys. If past experience with Scale Finishes base coat is any indication, the color will deepen considerably with clear. Question Sir? " with clear " do you use their clear or a magic brew of your own? Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 4 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Painting bodies is always the most nerve racking part of the project for me, but in the end, it's one of the most rewarding as well. Absolutely true Steven! Same feeling for me, a botched or ordinary paint job will destroy most of the good work done because it's the first thing you will see and comment on a build. You can relax now, you are on the good track with yours! I love that color!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 3 hours ago, Khils said: Question Sir? " with clear " do you use their clear or a magic brew of your own? Kevin I use Duplicolor clear straight from the can. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 1 hour ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Absolutely true Steven! Same feeling for me, a botched or ordinary paint job will destroy most of the good work done because it's the first thing you will see and comment on a build. You can relax now, you are on the good track with yours! I love that color!!! I'm not out of the woods yet! I still have to foil the scripts and then give it at least one more shot of color. Then there will be as many as 5 coats of clear to contend with! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 How long do you wait between each coat of clear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Bucky said: How long do you wait between each coat of clear? I usually wait several hours if not overnight. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Very good. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) Today I started out by foiling the very tiny Grand Prix scripts, (especially the front quarter panel scripts) and then shot the final color coat, followed by cleaning off the scripts. I really didn't see the possibility of being able to foil each letter on the quarter panels separately, so I was forced to break the cardinal rule and foil the letters with rectangular pieces of foil. You can currently make out the edge of that piece under the paint, but it will disappear under the clear coats. Clear coating will commence over the weekend. Steve Edited May 28, 2020 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Hi Steve, I'm really enjoying this one. Pontiacs were not particularly common in Australia and were based on RHD versions of the Canadian Pontiac Laurentian and Parisienne. My grandfather owned Pontiacs throughout the sixties and into the seventies before he passed so the hold a soft spot in my heart. He had a 64 Parissienne in baby blue , a four door sedan which was considered a luxury car in Australia. It was pretty special to go for a ride with Grandpa in such a huge car when you were only eight or nine years old! Thank you for sharing your techniques on this one. Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedotwo Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Great color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 This has been quite a project, and it's coming out nicely. It's also good to know a source for the Roto/Slim-Jim Hydra-Matic. Sunfire is a pretty color. Nice to see it being used. I remember seeing a Grand Prix in it with the saddle interior, and it was a very nice-looking car. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 I'm going to have to try this whole BMF over the badges and lettering gig. This looks truly amazing so far Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 Thanks so much fellas! 5 hours ago, mustang1989 said: I'm going to have to try this whole BMF over the badges and lettering gig. This looks truly amazing so far Steve. It is a technique that is definitely worth learning Joe. Give it a try sometime. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Great looking scripts Steve. As Loverboy said, lovin every minute of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 59 minutes ago, Nazz said: Great looking scripts Steve. As Loverboy said, lovin every minute of it. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Beautiful color Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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