cruz Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Just a curbside 350Z I had in my stash, don't remember posting it here.... Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Rims are Pegasus sleeves together with one of the three rim choices from the Revell Civic kit. Paint is Tamiya Black w/ Odds and Ends clear, buffed and polished.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1Amatuer Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 beautiful , just amazing man. that black is so well done and the detail is just insane. good job !!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Very nice build, Marcos!! I saw a Nissan GT-R at the local Nissan dealer today. What a cool little sports car!! and all for $84K!! Thanks for sharing, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTH KUSTOMS Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I'm not a big fan of these lil cars like this, but man this just looks gorgeous, and wicked all at the same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotto Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 That paint is miles deep man, black is never easy to do but this is just awesome, perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David@MinidreamsInc. Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 NICE FINISH CRUZ ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20PSI Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Nice paintjob, great finish, i like the rims but they're a bit too big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProStr33t Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Very nice.. Rims are perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 That's gorgeous, Marcos!! paint looks fantastic .. hope i get half that on my black G35 in the works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKIN10SECS Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Very nice job.....could you give a lil insight and info on the Pactra Odds and Ends clear (dry time between coats, how may coats and what method of polishing you used) Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) Very nice job.....could you give a lil insight and info on the Pactra Odds and Ends clear (dry time between coats, how may coats and what method of polishing you used) Thanks.What's up Jay, good to hear from you man!!! That Odds and Ends is more of a Valspar or Plasti-Kote brand paint, not Pactra, at least that's what I think One of the Philly guys (Ariel) told me about this clear and I have been using it since, dries hard and goes on smooth, of course, I shoot my clears at a very warm temperature and this one I do it right out of the can, no need to airbrush unless that is your preferred method. I mist my first three coats 1/2 an hour in between and also the next 3 coats which are applied a bit more wet. After that, I wait another hour and shoot 3 last wet coats with 1/2 an hour in between. After air drying it for a day, I place it in my dehydrator for 24 hours at a temperature of 105 degrees. My dehydrator has several temperature setting options. I like to wet sand so I use my polishing cloths starting with the 3200 all the way up to the 12,000. I suggest to use all your cloths when doing black, you will know why.... After wetsanding is done, I use Maguair's Cleaner Wax and just rub it in a circular motion with my finger, just a little dab will do. I do this in phases, for example, I will do half of the roof, than the other half and so on.... I went out and bought me a high quality chamois from Pep Boys and this is what I use to take off the wax, Jay, you have got to try this man, just ask Bill Geary, after he told me this I never went back to flannel or cotton, this method is awesome bro. Just remember, high quality for the chamois. You will see all your small scratches just dissapear which is what I like about this method. Hey, by the way, why are you asking me about my method? You lay some cool paint yourself!! You just took away 5 minutes of my valuable time!!! Just bsing!! Hope this helps compatriot!!! Edited August 23, 2009 by marcos cruz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Heeeey I know I saw this before...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 BatMan got an UpGrade. That looks Wickedly SchaaaaWeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeT. I love it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FujimiLover Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I could never get black that good. Then again, I don't polish and buff my cars either. Very sweet! Nice wheels, nice detail, super silky smooth paint job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1Amatuer Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 hey man, if you have time, could u tell me how u tinted the windows? they look beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKIN10SECS Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Hey, by the way, why are you asking me about my method? You lay some cool paint yourself!! You just took away 5 minutes of my valuable time!!! Just bsing!! Hope this helps compatriot!!! So sorry...I know a high roller like yourself, time is money Thanks for the info...always looking to try something new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 hey man, if you have time, could u tell me how u tinted the windows? they look beautiful. Thanks guys, for the windows, I use Tamiya smoke, you have to very lightly mist this paint until building up the shade you want, it will run on you if not careful!!! Of course, from the inside out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris coller Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Cruz, are you showin off again? I had a chance to see this in person and the paint is smoooooooooth! Very nicely done. You gonna be at "The Showdown"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 Cruz, are you showin off again? I had a chance to see this in person and the paint is smoooooooooth! Very nicely done. You gonna be at "The Showdown"?Thanks guys, yes Chris, I will be there God permitting, wouldn't miss it for the world!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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