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Sorry to hear about the problems with the paint. Especially since that green shade looked perfect. The problem you encountered is that you can't polish metallic paints without applying a clear coat first. Doing so cuts into the paint layer and exposes the metallic particles, with the exact result that you experienced. The best thing to do it apply clear over the green, then polish the clear. Some paints are worse than others, and that shade of green really shows bared metallic bits. That's too bad, but the final paint job turned out great, and it's a good looking colour, too.

Nice looking Galaxie. I love the 69s with the hidden headlights, and nothing cooler than a Galaxie with a 4-speed.

The paint looks fantastic. Nice recovery.

Very nice work. That's a fine looking Cobra. I've always thought this kit a curiosity in the Monogram line-up. I would like to have seen this series of 1/43 kits expanded.

Interesting project. I've been searching for Maserati Merak and Bora kits lately, so very interested in this build. Many thanks for the heads-up on the variations in Airfix boxed kits, I'll keep an eye out for that. The kit you're working on is certainly a rough kit. The modifications and details you are doing look great. Makes a huge difference. I'll be following along.

Look for insulated wire with the right size, sheen and texture. I recommend wire with a solid, single-strand wire (as opposed to multi strand wire). It holds its shape better when bent to shape. Also, by baring a short length of the copper wire on the end, and drilling a correspondingly sized hole at the attachment point, it is easy to install and fix in place with a little CA.

Cool project. It's coming along nicely.

Man, that thing looks good! You did a great job on this build. It sits perfectly. Excellent work.

Very cool! I like it.

Good looking Camaro. Nice paint work. Well done.

Everything is looking great, Francis. I always eagerly anticipate your next update, but with such a complex and long-term build that surely takes almost all of your free time, do you ever feel yourself burming-out on the project?

Looking good, Bill. The decals look great with that colour. Nice work on the rocker trim.

Nice work. The paint looks great. Regarding Molotow, clear coat will tend to dull the chrome-like shine. Some clears are worse than others. It seems to me that a well respected builder experimented with several clear coats, and found Alclad Aqua Gloss was the least damaging to the shine, but it is still shinier uncleared. Unfortunately, the stuff will easily dull with handling as well.

Everything in your thread is super cool. I am envious of you. My own daughter was keen to build models when she was young, which I loved, but her mother ran off with her with her years ago and put an end to that. The models are looking great. That's some neat masking on the roof graphics. Vibrant colours. Very nice!

When all else fails, I turn to brake fluid. It's always my last resort, but for stubborn paint, it has worked for me. Two days is not long enough for really tough paint. It can take a week or more. Your photo shows that the paint is being stripped, it just needs more time.

Very nice. You've done a great job on this build. So much opportunity for detailing these cars. Yours looks spot on.

That's a bummer. The paint was going so well. Looks like you've got a handle on it now, though.

I received mine last Monday. It's gorgeous. Got C hood with it as well. Can't wait to get at it.

Nice looking Ranchero. Cool vibe.

Oh man, that’s cool! Beautiful job. The Bluebird is an impressive piece, and your replica brings that feeling to life. Looking forward to seeing your other land speed racing projects.

Why not Tamiya acrylic clear?

Cool project. That thing is going to be a beast.

Wow, that’s looking good.

Gorgeous GT40! That looks fantastic. Very nicely done. Thanks for the history, too.

Nice work. What an elegant old cruiser.