slusher Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 15 hours ago, Oldmopars said: Or, use the Aluminum tape from the hardware store, cut thin strip and wrap it around. No glue required. it’s like really thick BMF. Lifetime size roll is under $10. Does it cut easily with a hobby knife? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Engine bay looks awesome Bob..good tips about the clamps huh!👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 2 hours ago, slusher said: Does it cut easily with a hobby knife? I think scissors would work better on the foil tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 I got a sunny morning with the humidity at 60% so I got the Impala body painted. Since I had to strip the body I decided to go with a different color. I still need to clear and polish it. Color is Tamiya TS-9 British Green lacquer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 That color looks nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Tom Geiger said: That color looks nice! Thanks Tom. I thought I would try something a little off the wall. I thinks once I get the bumpers, mirrors, etc. on it will look a little better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Darker colors make the trim pop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) I got the Tamiya clear on the body this morning. Edited June 15, 2021 by Zippi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 I got some bmf put on around the front and rear windows. Second time for bmf and man is it nerve racking. Turned out ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Looking good! The bmf looks nice and smooth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 Thanks Chaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Coming along nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 Thanks Rusty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Hi Bob, this is coming along really nice! Haven’t checked in for a while. BMF isn’t for the faint of heart, yours looks great. Thin strips of foil work well for rad hose clamps, I haven’t tried the thicker foil, but I have some in my shop so I’m going to give that a try. This is a great forum, full of great ideas and sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 real nice foil work, Bob. Relax when you foil… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Thanks fellows. I found that if I hold my breath while doing paint detailing with a toothpic it tends to come out better. Don't know if I can hold my breath long enough on those long runs with the bmf ☺ Going for the vent windows this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksnow Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Good job on the BMF. I hear you about nerve wracking. Looking forward to seeing the vent windows done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 8 minutes ago, ksnow said: Good job on the BMF. I hear you about nerve wracking. Looking forward to seeing the vent windows done. Haha....you and me both Kyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) Well.....not so good on the bmf this morning. To much coffee I think. One thing I don't like is if you pick the model up and have you fingers on the bmf it will pull off. Edited June 18, 2021 by Zippi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike F. Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 57 minutes ago, Zippi said: Well.....not so good on the bmf this morning. To much coffee I think. One thing I don't like is if you pick the model up and have you fingers on the bmf it will pull off. BMF looks pretty good. Did you use the masking tape method for cutting off the excess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mike F. said: BMF looks pretty good. Did you use the masking tape method for cutting off the excess? No. I just free handed it and used the body trim as a guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 BMF turned out excellent. That's hard to do these days. It's just not as good a product as it use to be. I'm trying to find alternatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 As Mark said, the BMF just ain't what it used to be. It should'nt pull of by just touching it after its burnished down. It's what I've been saying, the adhesive sucks now. Anyway Bob, I'm very impressed at your results as I know you are a newcomer to the BMF world. Now I'm going to finish up the BMF on the '57. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Thank guys. There has got to be a better way. Maybe a mini robot that you can program to paint the trim ☺ I'm just sayin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 I got the front and rear glass installed only to find out the bmf got a little messed up from the install. This bmf just moves around to much for my liking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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