LoneWolf15

For as much as you build , it surprises me that you don't have parts kits laying around . I bought several cases of the ' 66 Nova's just for the parts . I still buy them , along with the Super Bee pro street kits at every show that I can ...... Pm Rob and see what he has up his sleeve ! Lol !

I believe the lesson to be learned would be to follow the direction of one who has learned how to back half using a fool proof method rather than playing the game with Lady Trial & Error ! The method that Virgil uses is simple , easy , and produces stellar results , each and every time !

The color in the rack is a light blue .......

He he he he , ha ha ha , bwahahahaha ! Thanks for the laugh , youngster ! Just remember , they are only numbers , nothing more ! Happy birthday !

Sure is ! It'll strip enamel paint too . Found that out the hard way ! Lmao !

Hey ! Go on YouTube , find Dr Cranky and check out his video on tubbing ! It's easy and he explains it well ! Donn Yost

Eddie Fluck and several of the other top resin casters counsel a 24 hr soak in Bleche White . I've followed their advice and never had any problems .

If you shoot the body with Testors white enamel and polish it out , you will not need a clear coat !

Model Master produces your Ford Engine Blue color .

Well , you just did , but that's beside the point ! Lol ! I left out the one magical word .... Continuous ! Multiple continuous mist coats until you build up an overall gloss , smooth finish , with a good depth and richness of color . Should there be any orange peal , wet sand it out ! Yes , I know that you don't agree , but , nonetheless , that is exactly what you do ! You wet-sand the entire panel , not the particular problem spot ! Any other advice , contrary to this , is dead wrong ! There are over 100 examples on my website to back up what I'm saying . As for the Testors flats coming out of a spray can , they too , dry within a short period of time . I realize that you are not the only one who holds to this theory , they are legion . Clearing over debris in the paint and then wet sanding it just doesn't cut it . You can still see the dirt in the finish , it needs to be removed beforehand .

Flat black or semigloss Testors enamel is dry within 10 to 15 minutes after application when cut with cheap laquer thinner . And , yes , it can be wet sanded right after that . Draw back to using the flat ..... It might flatten out the gloss of the silver , turning to more of a semi gloss sheen . To get the silver to really pop , I'd use gloss black as a base and mist coat the silver over top if it once the black base coat has flashed out . Donn Yost

Atta boy , Woodsie ! That is real pretty , the colors compliment each other quite well !

Charlie , Just my thoughts .... Do not use the Novus if you intend to clear coat the paint . If you need to remove the Novus , wash it off with Top Job or Bleche white and rinse thoroughly . By allowing the body to sit in the water , it absorbed it and probably hadn't fully flashed out . As for the paint ..... The fact that you didn't achieve a gloss could have been twofold . # 1 - a bit too much thinner in the mix will knock down MM 's gloss . Due to the rough texture , I believe #2 might be the culprit . You were spraying from too far a distance and the paint was drying as it hit the surface , leaving an orange pealed surface . If the laquer thinner was at fault here , you'd know it as it would have etched the body .

Anne , Let it sit for a couple of days just to be safe . As for masking , I'd use bare metal foil instead of masking tape . Easier to conform to the dash's curves and less adhesive which lessens the chance of the paint pulling away . Just burnish it down tight and trim it off . I'd use the improved Bare Metal foil , not the ultra bright !

Anne , Comes in a wide array of colors , my opinion , it needs to be sifted through a screen to break it down into a more realistic size . When sifted, it becomes like fine dust and looks much more realistic in appearance as compared to it's original state .

J , Try using a piece of bare metal foil for your mask . I think you'll find it quite a bit easier to maneuver and easier to trim between the lens and the body of the taillight .

Ya think ? Lmao !

The only issue that you might run into is when it starts to crystallize in the jar . After sitting on the shelf for a long period of time , it develops a sand quality to it . Add thinner to it , shake well , strain it through a piece of ladies nylon stocking into another jar , and the crystals are trapped by the nylon . Paint is now good to go !

To Tom and the crew .... As always , high kudos for a job well done ! Kidd , right back at ya ! Lol ! If Virgil had made the trip , we could have had the best of both worlds , shine and rust ! Met more than a few of the Forum members and had a great time talking to all of you ! Thank you all for your business and hope to see you again next year ! Donn Yost

Novus 2 will remove all the garbage and polish out the plastic at the same time . Just add a coat of polish to it afterward the preserve the shine and protect the finish .

Clovis , Check out Micromark.com , they have rubber backed sand paper starting at 2400 and it goes up to 12000 . Sand the body all the way up to 12000 under cold running water . The smoother the surface to be painted , the smoother the paint job !

It is a great feeling when the significant other pitches in and helps ! It took a long time to get used to the fact that Kathie could and would lend a hand with whatever I was working on . In years past , I did it all by myself ! By the way , the truck is in base coat , the bottom is in pearl , and I will probably have all of it pearled on Thursday morning . Leaving for the NNL East on Friday morning , so it'll have a few days to flash out . Dunno if I'll make the deadline , don't say anything , but I think she forgot about the contest deadline ......... Lol !

They were mentioned in a " I wish/ want thread awhile back . I would love to see these reissued , all of them !

Yup ! He hangs out with you ..... And me .... And a bunch of other miscreants ! Lmao !

All I can say is , Wow ! The King Of Crud has struck again ! Lol ! Love the patina , Virg ! It is outstanding !