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Is there a source for wrinkle wall rear slick out there

What would the floor pan of a Pro-Sportsman be fabricated out of. I was thinking of shooting it with Alclad Gloss Black followed with Alclad Aluminum.

Thanks for all the feedback folks. I had not realized I would incur 'extra hazardous materials" charges. Thanks for the heads up. The only mail-order paint I`ve used so far has been MCM. I had a fairly good experience with their paint. However, I wanted to try out some other brands. I think I`ll look into the Gravity paints. And I will check out Splash as well.

Thanks for the info Nacho Z?

Has anyone tried Zero Paints. My understanding is that Zero Paints colors are a airbrush ready base coat lacquer paint as they require a clear coat to give them a gloss finish. They are produced in Solid, Metallic and Pearl/Mica colors and can be color matched to almost any 1:1 car and motorcycle. Additionally, I understand they have a "Textured Paint" that may be used to represent leather/cloth upholstery as well as floor carpet. However, on-line I have only seen it being carried by overseas vendors and have yet to find a U.S. supplier.

Exoics_Builder the quick A/C setup tutorial..its GREATLY appreciated. This will be VERY useful on my future builds. Thanks for the feedback folks..I had no idea A/C uints were available in so many kits!

Thanks for the responses, this was VERY Informative. I was not aware that Revell Monogram kitted A/C units in any of their car kits. If you folks think of any additional kits please feel free to add them to the list. Planning on building several low-riders and A/C units will be a welcome addition...

Besides the AMT `68 El Camino are their other kits that have A/C setups. Note: I think the AMT `70 Monte Carlo also has an A/C setup but I could be wrong.

Many thanks to all the reply's and Ideas. I1ll sharpen these but I will also check into the local beauty supply houses offerings.

The spure cutters I have have been with me since 2002. Recently, I noticed they squish the spure into..they don't cut crisply and cleanly as they used to. Can they be sharpened or should I purchase a new pair.

Thanks for all the great leads folks. As for as Harts is concerned my order is being placed today.?

Is anyone casting a 1:25 scale "Flat" or "T/A" hood for the `70 Dodge "Vanishing Point" Challenger. `70 Challenger Flat Hood `70 Challenger T/A Hood

Brainford thanks for the tips and sorely need advise!?

This is one of the better paint jobs I`ve done so far. So, I heed you'll advise and not clear-coat the body. Now with that said my final question is... 1) Will waxing the body protect the decals from airborne dirt /dust and oily finger prints. 2) Do you good folks have any suggestions on a good wax for my project that wont yellow over time...some of the decals do have "white" as part of their background color.

Life events had keep me away from the workbench for the past three years, however the pandemic has freed up my time and I`m returning to the several stalled projects that have been laying idle. Hence, I have two questions. 1) One project in particular was shot in MCM red enamel. I had wet sanded the orange peel out and was waiting for it to dry/cure before clear coating. Three years later, upon pulling the red body out of retirement I see that the enamel laid down real nicely and all the parts have a nice gloss sheen. Upon discovering this I`m wondering if I need to clear-coat the body. I mean with the passing of three years I`m certain the enamel has adequately gassed off and cured. So should I clear-coat it to protect the finish? 2) Because this project is a race car it has quite a number of sponsor decals as well as some graphics that I had custom replicated for the project. Before I stopped on project three years ago I had applied the decals/graphics to the body. Do the decals need a clear-coat on top of them for protection?

Exceedingly nice..I truly dig the color choose!?

Stumbled upon this one on Pinterest, thought it was one bitching ride. Maybe someone with more skills than I have at possess at this moment may want to take a stab at it. Thanks for looking.

I like the way this is coming along..I`ll have to follow this build! P.S. By the way is this your inspiration of this build.... https://www.thedrive.com/news/29379/dodge-charger-daytona-pickup-truck-rendering-fulfills-our-wildest-muscle-car-fantasies

Great tip!

Is there a kitted deep sump oil pan for the 426 Hemi?

Freaking outstanding build!

My finale Jeopardy answer is "What is Grotto Blue Metallic, Alex." 1968 Camaro Paint Charts and Codes

A 1969 428 CJ sounds like an interesting and intriguing project! I`ll be following this one. BTW is that the AMT `69 Mustang kit you are build from?

Thanks for all the input and the sharing of your best practices everyone.

After watching several of the car restoration TV shows I noticed that when the body goes to paint it was wiped down with a "'anti-static" solution or wipe to ensure the body is free of all contaminates and dust before shooting any paint. Are there any auto-body 'anti-static" products that could be employed in the 1:25 world to ensure the body is free of contaminates and dust before shooting any primer or color coats. What are your best practices to ensure a clean dust free surface before priming or laying down a color coat.