stinkybritches Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 11 hours ago, MarkJ said: You're not doing the car from "2 lane black top" are you ? That might not be the right name, but James Taylor starred in it . Pretty awesome movie back in the day. 7 hours ago, TransAmMike said: Well Mark, I have no clue what that movie is, so no. If you can find a copy, I recommend it. It's been a long time since I've seen it but I remember liking it. Your '55 is coming along nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 On 5/8/2021 at 7:19 PM, stinkybritches said: If you can find a copy, I recommend it. It's been a long time since I've seen it but I remember liking it. Your '55 is coming along nicely. Thanks Rob😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Here's the 55 from Two Lane blacktop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 Looks cool but not even close to what I am building. But thanks for the picture Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 The movie is hilarious. Warren Oates, the sergeant from the movie "stripes", is in it. If you do a google search, you can watch the trailer, which shows you all you need to know about the movie. One of the beachboys is also in it. Dennis Wilson plays James Taylor's mechanic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Hey Mike.....how you doing on that double nickel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 44 minutes ago, Zippi said: Hey Mike.....how you doing on that double nickel? Welllll, painted the second color (two tone) and my masking left a bit to be desired so now have to redo the first color. Had plans for that today but those plans got sidetracked. Maybe, tomorrow....maybe. I really am ready to get this one over with to get started on another different car. Thanks for asking Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 It'll work out Mike. Take your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Mike, Your on easy street compared to what I've been going through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 10 hours ago, Zippi said: Mike, Your on easy street compared to what I've been going through. Ya think?? Your new paint job on the Impala looks darn nice. 11 hours ago, FLHCAHZ said: It'll work out Mike. Take your time. Oh I will Chaz, wanted to get the next color on today but didn't pan out. Probably not until Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 10 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: Ya think?? Your new paint job on the Impala looks darn nice. Oh I will Chaz, wanted to get the next color on today but didn't pan out. Probably not until Monday. Mike, I'm not going to hold my breath. We'll see once I wet sand and polish it. I'm hoping for the best and expecting the worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Mike. After you mask, maybe try spraying some clear to seal the tape. The next color won’t bleed through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 1 hour ago, FLHCAHZ said: Mike. After you mask, maybe try spraying some clear to seal the tape. The next color won’t bleed through Thanks Chaz, I'm wondering tho if the craft paint will adhere to the clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 Finally got the redo second color coat (the red) on and it came out pretty darn smooth. Now tho, I'm not happy with the black🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Mike.....what don't you like about the black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 (edited) The black looks smooth. It will pop once you lear it! Edited May 19, 2021 by FLHCAHZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Zippi said: 1 minute ago, FLHCAHZ said: Mother black looks smooth. It will pop once you lear it! Mike.....what don't you like about the black? Want doesn't show up in the pictures is the roughness. I really think I need to fine sand it a bit and recoat it (although I'm kind of ready to move on to another model). I suppose after the sanding I could clear it to see how it looks tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 12 hours ago, TransAmMike said: Want doesn't show up in the pictures is the roughness. I really think I need to fine sand it a bit and recoat it (although I'm kind of ready to move on to another model). I suppose after the sanding I could clear it to see how it looks tho. Just do the 2400 grit to 12000 grit polishing deal and you will have a mirror like finish. Then finish with good old future or whatever they call it now a days and it will be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 3 hours ago, MarkJ said: Just do the 2400 grit to 12000 grit polishing deal and you will have a mirror like finish. Then finish with good old future or whatever they call it now a days and it will be awesome. Thanks Mark. I'm gonna try the sanding. I'm always afraid to sand the craft paint too much. BTW, my clear of choice lately has been the Rustoleum Crystal Clear acrylic lacquer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Mike. When I tried to lightly sand the Ceramcoat acrylic paint on one of my body's it seem to come off pretty easy. So.....steady as she goes mate ☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 2 hours ago, Zippi said: Mike. When I tried to lightly sand the Ceramcoat acrylic paint on one of my body's it seem to come off pretty easy. So.....steady as she goes mate ☺ Yep....showed some light spots of the red paint underneath so I masked off the red, mixed up the paint (actually a different black paint), got everything ready to spray and boink, the compressor just quit. (BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH cheap Harbor Freight one I have been using just for the occasional spraying for a few years). Luckily I have another old tankless compressor that I have had for many years and it worked just fine. It came out very smooth and actually flawless. Probably will clear it tomorrow afternoon. Another good thing that came out of the compressor conking out, the Wife said "guess you need to shop for a new one for Fathers Day.😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 (edited) Mike. Nice work on the paint. You know what that means with the wife's approval....whatever size you were thinking of you can now go twice as big. Edited May 19, 2021 by Zippi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 24 minutes ago, Zippi said: Mike. Nice work on the paint. You know what that means with the wife's approval....whatever size you were thinking of you can now go twice as big. 😄 Well there is a limit🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 I like your color scheme just fine, and I think you'll appreciate it more when you see it with the chrome done (foiled or painted). Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 1 hour ago, bisc63 said: I like your color scheme just fine, and I think you'll appreciate it more when you see it with the chrome done (foiled or painted). Looking good! Thanks Rusty. Hope to clear tomorrow and get on with the foiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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