StevenGuthmiller

I just have a couple of glass fronted antique cabinets that I display my finished projects in. One is “desk top” book case. The other is a book case with doors that flip up. At some point, I would like to modify them with more shelving to display more models. Steve

As it appears that the ‘60 Desoto used a “Uni-body” chassis, you should be able to substitute nearly any later Mopar Uni-body style chassis, with the possibility of some minor alterations. That might include some of the more recent B-body kits such as the Revell Chargers or AMT Roadrunners/GTXs should you want something much more detailed than a vintage kit chassis. Here are a number of ‘60 Desoto chassis photos to give you an indication of what to strive for. Here are a couple of engine bay photos that may help you along your journey as well. Steve

Yup, it’s my guess that what the OP is experiencing is the tape’s impression in the paint, and not actual adhesive residue. Adhesive is actually quite easy to remove in a variety of ways. Letting the paint cure completely, (with enamel, that could be quite some time) and using good tapes will eliminate any issues such as this in the future. You can do some amazing things with good masking tape! Steve

Occasionally. Steve

And it doesn't even work very good for that! I learned a long time ago to stay away from materials like "all purpose" tapes. Do I still use them for occasional things? Absolutely! But I never let regular hardware store masking tape touch a painted surface on any of my projects, and pretty much the same with blue painter's tape. Just as all one has to do is spend 2 minutes on any model car related Facebook group to see botched paint jobs achieved by using paints designed for painting lawn furniture, spend another 2 minutes, and you'll inevitably find screwed up messes from various masking tapes as well. I do all of my masking with Tamiya tape, masking paper, and yes, some blue painters and regular masking tape. But I am extremely diligent about how I mask, and I never allow these hardware store tapes to touch the painted surfaces of the model, and it's because of reasons such as this. I've seen it all in my 50+ years of building. Tape imprints, adhesive residue, tape pulling off paint, you name it, and I don't care to ever see any of it again, and I won't have to now that I have the experience and knowledge to know better. Steve

I don't know, because it's my birthday, and I'm not cooking!!! Steve

Yeah, meatball subs were pretty high on my priority list, but the wife is a pasta freak. 😊 Steve

I did, but I made a double batch, so I can use it for all sorts of stuff. Steve

Well, if it’s any consolation, I never have any problems with chipping or anything like that when I use Duplicolor primer under MCW paint. But then again, I also use multiple coats of Duplicolor clear over the color as well. Makes whatever paint I’m using as tough as nails in the end. Steve

Nope, me neither. I never have a problem deciding whether I’ll build it factory stock, or factory stock. 😁 Steve

Just a wild guess. Ford vs. Ferrari? Steve

Big pot of red sauce and homemade meatballs. Steve

I don’t have to do it often, but when I do have to remove MCW paint, Super Clean does the job quite well. Mind you, it’s a lacquer, and is absolutely more difficult to remove than an enamel, but the same can be said for any other automotive type lacquer. Now I will say that I use Duplicolor primers under MCW and Scale Finishes paints, which greatly facilitates the paint’s removal due to the fact that Duplicolor primer is fairly quickly and easily dissolved by Super Clean, which in turn causes the lacquer to slough off in sheets. The use of different primers will determine how effective Super Clean will be for stripping lacquer paints. Should I need to strip a paint job, (which is extremely rare using the painting procedure and materials that I use) I will use the edge of a flat screw driver, or something similar, to scratch the surface of the paint down to the primer in various areas. This will allow the stripping solution to seep under the paint, dissolving the primer and allowing the paint to lift. The scratching step isn’t necessary should you have areas inside of the body with exposed primer as the Super Clean will work it’s way under the paint from those points and work it’s way around the body. In conclusion, you’re choices of primers will greatly affect the ease of which the removal of lacquer paints can be achieved using a number of different products which rely on lye as their active ingredient. This example shows how Super Clean will work on even as many as 5 coats of MCW lacquer and an additional 5 coats of Duplicolor clear lacquer with Duplicolor primers as a base. Steve

I made sure that I did that with the last chili recipe that I came up with. Mine has coffee and cocoa powder in it. 😊 Steve

My favorite quote from that movie: Evelle Snoats....."Balloons.....Hey, these blow up into funny shapes at all?" Shop keeper......"Well no, unless round is funny." 🤣 Steve

Certainly. It’s always good to have information on new products. I’m just skeptical, as I always am with the latest “silver bullet”. Especially with these chrome paints which generally end up being just the latest incarnation of the same old stuff. I can see the revelation that it can be applied in different ways, but in all honesty, I have yet to see anything that’s any better than good old fashioned Alclad. Steve

I watched the whole video, and while it looks like some good stuff, he never mentioned anything about what to me is the most important aspect of any of these types of products, which is the durability factor. He did elude to the fact that it may be able to be cleared with a 2K clear, which is a non-starter for me anyway, as I won’t have any of that stuff in my house. Too many horror stories to consider getting started on that. So, as is the usual case, until I can be absolutely assured that it can be detailed with washes, not be dulled by handling, etc, etc, I’m certainly not going to drop $60.00 on it. With the apparent probability that another vacuum metalization provider will soon be coming on line, I will certainly go that route before I’ll take the expensive chance on another same old, same old chrome paint option. Just the way I see it. Steve

Southwest Chicken, Corn and Poblano Chowder. Steve

Chicken Cordon Bleu sandwiches with Oven Fries. Steve

The Godfather. Steve

For “Netflix and Chill”, a bowl of popcorn with homemade BBQ seasoning. Steve

With the leftover roasted turkey used for the pot pies, I threw together a big batch of Turkey Salad for sandwiches. Steve

Turkey Pot Pies and Roasted Buttercup Squash. Steve

Garlic Shrimp Scampi and Parmesan Risotto. Steve

A few meals that I’ve prepared in recent weeks. Apricot Chicken Breasts, Baked Acorn Squash and Butter Roasted Carrots. Steve