StevenGuthmiller

Reading this thread is another reinforcing reminder of why I routinely replace kit glass with thinner sheet plastic. Kit glass presents numerous issues, and this is one of them. That said, it's usually a much easier operation the grind down the lower edge of the glass than it is to alter interior parts. Just put the glass into the body shell where it's going to sit, mark the glass from the inside with a sharpy just below the lower edge of the window frame, and then grind up to the mark with a Dremel. From there you can refine with files or sand paper until you get a good fit between the dash, door panels and glass. Again, these are things that should be done prior to painting and everything, but should you find yourself in this sort of predicament late in the process, it's much easier and less evasive to address the glass than to start messing with finished interior pieces. Steve

I agree 100%. I'm always amused when I see people trying to promote the idea that somehow "chrome" paint or ink looks more like chrome than actual chrome, (vacuum metalized on plastic of course) Never got that one. Steve

And then there's this. Steve

Why did you use chrome paint under the blue? I have little doubt that that is your problem. Prime with normal lacquer primer, and if you must, or desire a silver base under your color, use a normal silver paint, ultimately a silver lacquer such as Duplicolor. Then, for the ultimate adhesion, use a color of the same type of paint, (lacquer) over the top. I’ll never understand why people insist on mixing and matching all of these weird combinations of paint and then act surprised when it turns to feces. It makes absolutely no sense to me. steve

I agree with David. Mock up and test fit, test fit, test fit! And when you think you’ve got it all dialed in, test fit again! All of these issues should be investigated and resolved well before a drop of primer hits the surface. This is one of the most prevalent problems I see on the Facebook groups. People get into too much of a rush and their first instinct is to take the parts out of the box and immediately begin painting. And then they can’t understand why nothing goes together as they expected. I often don’t even begin painting the body until nearly everything else is finished, or has at least been so closely scrutinized that it’s without question that everything will go together properly. Once you begin to get into kit bashing and modifying, you’ll find that mock-ups and test fitting is probably the most crucial thing you’ll do during the course of a build. Steve

The Chrysler 300 is a ‘66. But I do have a ‘65 as well. Steve

Probably should have included my ‘67 Galaxie XL 427 R-Code. Steve

Although I love them all, I’ll limit this post to a few of the ones that I would consider my “Favorites”, in order. Steve

It’s from the AMT 1961 Mercury Monterey, without question. Steve

1961 Mercury. Steve

I'm sure this is just satire. At least I hope it is. If it's meant to be serious, it's just plain stupid. If you're alive, virtually EVERYTHING can kill you. You could make a list much like this for eating a donut! Steve

Very unlikely that anything you try to brighten up the chrome will work. As others have said, it’s most likely due to thinning of the metal layer, not oxidation, and even a mild abrasive such as toothpaste is still an abrasive and likely to make the matter worse. Unfortunately, refinishing is probably going to be the only option to bring it back. In that case, I recommend re-plating. It’s the only way that you’re going to get a durable finish. Steve

Personally, I’d just use the chassis and engine bay/firewall from the AMT ‘57 Chrysler 300 kit and.a Mopar big block from some other kit. But then again I’m not inclined to just plop an engine into a curbside kit. If I were going to commit, I’d go all the way, with a full detail engine, chassis and interior. But that’s just how psychotic I am. Steve

Absolutely! I love a good sloppy Joe or hamburger hot dish occasionally. Steve

For our Valentines dinner, Caesar salad with homemade dressing, Chicken Piccata, Garlic Linguine, and Olive Fougasse Bread. Steve

For my sweetie for Valentine’s Day. A Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake The cake is a mix, but the frosting is homemade. 3 sticks of butter in the frosting! 😛 Steve

I know pygmys are little, but how many does it take to make a pie? Steve

Good old fashioned pot roast on a cold February day. Steve

I’ve had it happen just shaking by hand. It’s a great way to ruin a good shirt, a pair of jeans, or lot of other things. Now multiply that times 10 with a mechanical shaker! Steve

I can't imagine what "mess" you're talking about. Unscrew the cap, insert the stir stick of your choice, give it a stir, and wipe the stir stick clean with a paper towel. No mess. A stir stick will get the settled pigments out of the corners of the bottle much quicker, and then after a few stirs, replace the lid and give it a few shakes by hand to finish the process. The only thing that might create a mess is if your paint bottle is full all of the way to the top, in which case shaking isn't going to get a lot done either. Far be it from me to tell you what you can or can't do, but it just seems to me that another piece of equipment using up space in the shop when a simple stir stick will do the same thing in a fraction of the time, is unnecessary. Should you end up with a leak of some sort while mechanically shaking, then you'll find out what a "real" mess is. But hey, we all have our own thing. You do you. Steve

I always just use thin evergreen rod. Drill holes of a corresponding size and glue in short pieces of rod. Once dry, trim the rods and sand down to the length needed. I've never used this method for a truck tonneau, but I use it frequently to add convertible top boot snap moldings. Steve

Unscrew the cap. Steve

More from Cancun. Shrimp with Vegetables, and Shrimp Fajitas. Caribbean Surf and Turf. Coconut and Bacon Wrapped Shrimp. Tequila Chicken by the pool. 😉 Steve

Some more Mexico meals. Pasta Puttanesca and Linguine with Clams at an Iconic Cancun Italian spot. Chicken Fingers and Club Sandwiches on the beach. 😊 No trip to Mexico would be complete without Fish Tacos! 😛 Steve

A few meals from our trip to Cancun. Nachos Grande and Chicken Enchiladas with Red Mole. More Nachos, and Pastor Tacos. Coconut Shrimp and a Pork, Chicken and Chorizo Molcajete Steve