vc273 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Hi completed this one when it was first released but over the years the decals started peeling and looked a bit worse for wear. Had another kit that I didnt need the decals so ended up stripping and soaking the body in water to remove the decals. Polished the body and ended up painting the blackouts instead of using the decals for a cleaner look. Sanded back,polished,bmf and got the rest of the decals on then a couple of clear coats. Light sanding back then polished again and the body is close to being finished. Stripped the interior and am about to repaint. Left the motor how I built it all those years ago as it was the first detailed engine I built. Changed the front rims for ones I found in my parts box and replaced the rear slicks as I thought the original ones looked a bit small. Everything is just in mock up at the moment but hope to have it finished by the weekend. Cheers and thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pol Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 looking real good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Looks good to me, and I just love dem Mopars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booboo60 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Very bright clean build so far! Grill would look great with some black weathering in it! Give ut some depth! U did a super job on the paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vc273 Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Hi thanks for all your comments have bought some auto interior vinyl paint for it to try to get more of an authentic look. Just a matter of interest when I was sanding the paint I had accidentally got some dish-washing liquid on the wet and dry and to my surprise the section came out so much better than using just water I finished the whole body using it. Was it just luck or has anyone else used this method cutting back their paint work. Cheers and thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 i always add some Dawn to my sanding dip water. keeps the paper clean longer and helps disperse residue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer50707 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Looking really good.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffaary Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Nice! Mopar or no car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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