Mopar - D Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 This is a JoHan promo that I'm going to replace the front and rear grill and bumpers with new ones from Modelhas. I'm going to leave it a curb side. I going with a Charcoal Gray metallic and black interior I've BMF to the logos I will just clean the paint off with a tooth pick. Here's what I'm starting with. Your comments are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Gonna look GREAT in that color! But paint it black first to cover that red molded plastic, so it won't bleed thru your first prime coats of color. The black will seal the red in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I love Mopars and will be watching... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Allen thanks for the heads up on using black as a sealer. Carl I'll try to keep it interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 And Dan, We could take a ride together in mine until yours is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I've never heard of black as a sealer? Most people I know use gray primer-light coat of silver paint-primer-finish coat. I'll be interested to see how this works for you. The only thing I'd do different is a dark blue or burgundy interior- I think they'd look great with the dark gray. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 This is a JoHan promo that I'm going to replace the front and rear grill and bumpers with new ones from Modelhas. I'm going to leave it a curb side. I going with a Charcoal Gray metallic and black interior I've BMF to the logos I will just clean the paint off with a tooth pick. Here's what I'm starting with. Your comments are welcome. Dan, Can I make a suggestion? Trim the Bare Matal Foil closer to the scripts so that the seams do not show up in your paint work. When I did the Imperial convertible conversion, I used Duplicolor Gray Sandable Primer, which sealed out the Dark Blue Plastic that my promo was moulded in, without a lot of buildup, as those emblems are quite delicate. Test the paint on the bottom of the interior tub before you do the body, so that you can see the color you end up with. This one started as a beat up, cracked up promo with busted windshield pillars. I have a '68 Turbine Bronze/Black Crown Coupe that is slated for restoration, to bookend with the convertible. The Charcoal Gray Color you are going to do is going to be stellar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Dan, I also have one of these (X-EL reissue) and IMO it's one of Johan's best models. I also think the charcoal is a great choice. And Ron, your convertible looks fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 And Dan, We could take a ride together in mine until yours is done. Ron that's an exact replica of my first 1:1 car. Great car. Dan I've been trying to find one these for years. Where did you get it? Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Al keep a look out on eBay that's where I found mine. Thanks Ron I'm ready for a road trip. By the way I found a 1:1 4 door LaBaron for sale on eBay with 32k and it looked in show room condition I've saved the pictures for reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Dan,You are so welcome. You know I love those Mopars you are doing. I'm gonna blow your socks off when you see my next one. It's going to be totally unexpected, as I surprised myself when I went to work on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Can I make a suggestion? Trim the Bare Matal Foil closer to the scripts so that the seams do not show up in your paint work. Times two! You need to trim your BMF as if you were doing final BMF on the script. That's around all the edges cleanly. The concept of BMFing pre-paint and buffing through to it, is that your paint will fill in the spaces in the script letters. It will not hide the edges like you have on the body right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 And Dan, We could take a ride together in mine until yours is done. Beautiful model Ron... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Ron any hints on your build like a year or name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Ron any hints on your build like a year or name? It is this one. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=87199 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 Thanks for the tips / suggestions I trimmed the BMF before I sprayed the primer. I've painted the front grill still need to do the back I had to double check the back grill to see what color to use but from my reference pictures it will be red with black around the outer edge of it. By the way if anyone is interested there is a 68 - 4 door LaBaron with 32k on eBay buy it now for $22,800 and from the pictures it looks like it should be on the show room floor. Great pictures for getting the details for my build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 Mike I see them from time to time on eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Charcoal with the dark red interior and black vinyl landau top would be a gorgeous car, Dan. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Very nice I would like to get one of these your doing a great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Charcoal with the dark red interior and black vinyl landau top would be a gorgeous car, Dan. Charlie Larkin X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Nice restoration project. Jay Leno bought a car very close to this,you can check it out on Jay Leno`s garage channel on youtube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 Made some progress with finishing up the rear grill and was able to spray before it rains here. Also added some black wash on the wheels. You guy now have me reconsidering on what color to use on the interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Oooh....that gray looks SO right! Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 I was able to get time to spray on the clear coat and paint the interior. Let me know what you think on the interior color. After the clear completely drys I wil finish painting the vinyl top black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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