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TransAmMike

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  1. Mark, was the foil from MicroMark the "new improved" version or the "ultra chrome" version??
  2. Thanks again Skip for your in-depth info. I really do want to step-up my paint jobs and you have given me much to ponder. I just like the idea of using acrylic more for easy cleanup than anything else. Humidity and temperatures here in middle Tennessee (a south of Nashville) canbe an issue and as I understand acrylic may be a little more forgiving to not so ideal conditions. At least that's my assumption. Getting back to Createx, the wicked color line seems to be what I want. I don't want a lot of metallic but more of a pearl effect. One color I am looking at is the gold to kind of replicate the early 70's Cutlass
  3. MY GOODNESS!!!!!! That's awesome Bill!!!!!
  4. Super cool Tim. Very nice work!!!
  5. No apology need for "long explination" Skip. I really appreciate the detail. So as I understand, I should do a "polishing" on the primer before laying down the color coat?? I seem to have read that too smooth a primer finish wasn't a good thing for adhesion of the top coat but it does make sense to have as smooth of a base as possible. As for clears, I'm not too sure about decanting since i've never done it. In fact, as I said, I havn't cleared any of my rattle can paint jobs. I did one (and only) nail polish paint job and sprayed Future over it but thats the extent of clearing I have done. What I didn't know is you could put laquer (ex:Duplicolor) over Acrylic as I do know you can't over enamel. Thanks Skip.
  6. Thanks guys....still a WIP but getting close.
  7. Keep it going Andre, looking good. I'm off and on working on the same kit. Gonna be a kinda Street/Gasser.
  8. Early '60's big Pontiac Bubbletops are so cool. Looks great Al.
  9. Body is painted now but I forgot to paint the engine lid and trunk lid and now the weather is not favorable to do so here in middle Tennessee. I paint in the garage but humidity is real high and the Duplicolor paint hates it.
  10. Good to know about the zip lock bag thing Mark. Got some new foil on the way.
  11. You're right James. I did start off asking about the Auto Air line of Createx and the discussion did go off course. Really tho, I think I may have been the cause of that because I think I asked about the diffenence in the Auto Air and Wicked Colors. I think I've already got myself convinced that the Wicked Color would be a better choice for me. It is less expensive and seems more user friendly for my skill set and is available at Hobby Lobby.
  12. Thanks Jim for your input. I like the idea of using the Createx reducer with their line of paint and as you say, its pretty inexpensive. As for primer, I'm glad to know about any primer, I've always had good luck with Krylon enamel primer. It really does seem to dry fast and smooth. Truthfully, I have never used a clear over any of my paint jobs, most of which has also been Krylon.....but I suppose I will have to with the Createx. A good suggestion???? I have a Badger and Paashe airbrush but really hav'nt used them much so this will be a pretty new endevor for me.
  13. I did some research and it turns out apparently the factory installed some '56 Chevy 265's in early built '57 150's and painted them yellow (actually chartreuse) . Weird huh!!
  14. "Brudda" Bruce, every time I see that Black Cobra paint I'm in awe!!!!
  15. Just wondering why yellow engine.
  16. What a beeeeeutiful color and amazing shine. Cool subject too.
  17. Thats a lot for me to digest there and I can appreciate wanting perfection. I'm sure those concoctions are an improvement over the off the shelf thinners and likely produce optimal results but don't y'all think I can achieve pretty good results with say the Createx reducer?? Or even just washer fluid and/ or a lower percentage alchohol and washer fluid mix.
  18. Another thing I forgot to ask was what about priming before Wicked Color top coat???
  19. I don't know if I missed it but what is your "homebrew" thinner?
  20. I do like using craft paints for brushwork. I'm gonna have to try some experimenting with thinning. I'm wondering alchohol or windshield washer instead of water. Thanks again for the replies.
  21. Thanks guys, I have pretty well convinced myself I'm gonna go for it. Hobby Lobby here I come. Still wondering what to clear coat with tho. Suggestions??
  22. Got some "New improved" coming to see the difference.
  23. Gonna try the taklon. Hobby Lobby sells them so will get one this week to try.
  24. Thanks Hugh, beautiful sparkely finish. What clear did you use?
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