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TransAmMike

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  1. Oh, I missed that. Waaaaaay outta my price range.
  2. So what product is water-based urethane. I actually thought Future is urethane. Am I wrong?
  3. Thanks again Steve.
  4. As for using the Future, in the future (no pun intended) I should use a clear that will accept more aggressive finishing but it has to work with acrylics.
  5. Yep, should have used maybe a tack cloth. I did brush it down with a soft paint brush tho. Heck, maybe that's actually how the dust got on.
  6. Maybe not actually bubbles but probably minute dust. I went ahead to tried smoothing the spots with liquid polishing compound but no luck. Maybe it was in the paint but I really don't think so. Anyway, I had a small finger print impression on top of one rear fender and after failing to get it out with just polish I went to to compound and burned thru the Future. I just can't win.
  7. Hi Steve..I kinda lost track of this thread. Thats what I'm talkin' about. The Gremlin wheels are exactly what I need to do. I did think the Smoke would work. So no prep over the chrome, just directly onto the smooth surface?
  8. Beeeutiful Bernard, especially love the red paint job?
  9. Yep cool Mopar...can't go wrong with red. I like the poverty cap look. Nice job Gareth?
  10. Oh yeah, nice stuff. Had to laugh, "Zippy"'s comment was exactly what mine was gonna be. That Hemi powered '55 is beautimus!! But, really, A Mopar in a Chevy??????
  11. Looks nice to me....rub it down with Future???
  12. Very nice Chris?
  13. Just saying, I didn't have any axle sag?
  14. If I may suggest, if you will use the Createx, get the Createx 4011 Reducer and 4030 Balancing Clear to add to the the mix. The 4030 gives the Pearl a low sheen, helps it flow and prevent tip dry. Both available at HL.
  15. Oh, so you use Createx also!!?? Love the Pearls. Mine is done with them....actually 3 different colors. If you airbrush primers, I recommend the Createx Autoborne Sealer.
  16. Smooooooth!!?
  17. Hey there Dave . I always appreciate your input. I really need to get some very tiny I'm guessing dust or bubble spots out. What's interesting is the more the Future dried out the more visable they are. I did'nt see it when the base coat fully cured so it has to be in the Future. I definately don't want to mess it up.
  18. Thanks for your input David. I checked out your thread with a few of your builds and you sure did nail those paint jobs. Love the '55.?
  19. Well David, I started with rattle cans and got some pretty good results and without clear. I decided I wanted to try airbrushing. Started with model car enamels, really only Testors, and I struggled to get acceptable results. Used the Badger 200 and just could not get it to work right. Also, just did not like having to use thinner for clean-up. Just too messy and smelly for me. So I tried craft paint after watching a lot of Dr.Cranky's videos. I still had problems with the Badger but I was able to at least get some decent results. After buying the Mr. Hobby Proton trigger brush my results with the acrylics have definately been better. Love the brush by the way. I stepped up to Createx for the pearl effects and I'm determined for it to be my go-too paint. Now, the clearing is still an issue. I discovered the Rust Crystal Clear Acrylic Lacquer and like it but recently I'm having a checking issue even tho it's the same Createx I've been using. Other than Future, it's the only other clear I have ever used.
  20. Realy like that job on the Edsel David , looks like a pearl white. You use what I call high end paint and I'm sure a lot more guys' do also. I'm just a cheapskate acrylic paint user. Most expensive I use is the Createx. I just wonder really how much of a difference it makes with inexpensive (note I didn't say cheap?) versus pricy stuff. Me, I think it just comes down to the process.
  21. Those Hurst shifter's are a tedious process to make Seth, but look nice. I really love the profile of the '65 Comet Cyclone.
  22. Cool, yep, as someone said (there's a book written with that title) "all Corvette's are red"!!
  23. I'm finishing up this one right now James. It's actually finished except I had to repaint the flipper. Pretty easy build. Made mine as more of a streetable gasser, wide rear wheels and treaded tires. I also cut off the grill from the "hood" trim. If you haven't, test fit the tilt hood to the body, not a great fit there. Good luck.
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