Back at it. "62" Impala

[Ratster777]

Almost finished with my 1st build since the90's. I started this model about a year ago, scratch made my distributor,  I've only recently found out  about  purchasing wired distributors,, the wires are actually painted dial cord out of an old radio. It's amazing all you can buy for your model these days. All seams sanded out and filled.  Rear window needs installed.. I used to paint on the Chrome strips but what a difference with the bare metal foil. I used aluminum tubing for the exhaust. I'm almost finished with it , the pipes need trimmed off yet.  I had install 6×9's in the rear deck cause you gotta have music...Does anyone know if I can clear coat over bare metal foil without the foil lifting ? thanks for any advice or comments

Edited March 30, 2016 by Ratster777

[espo]

Great looking build. As for the clear over foil issue there is a couple of different opinions. I always foil after I've cleared and polished everything. I have seen where other builders here prefer clear over the foil and feel that that is the best way to do it. I would leave it up to you, but I don't think you would have a problem if you cleared the body now. The only thing that might give you a problem would be any surface that you would want a less than shinny finish. I'm thinking the panel on the on the trunk lid around the tail lights.   

[Slomoslam]

I like it, especially the exhaust tubing, well done.  I've never cleared over bmf, and I've never seen anyone clear over the chrome on a 1:1, so there. It is possible that folks have cleared over chrome on a 1:1, and I'm just an uniformed jerk....very possible.

[Ratster777]

Thanks espo. Yea I'd be masking it off. I left the bumpers chrome but that panel around the tail lights is bare metal foil so I'm going to mask it off and both bumpers and remove the front windshield it's just tacked in

[hedotwo]

Good start getting back into building!

[espo]

Thanks espo. Yea I'd be masking it off. I left the bumpers chrome but that panel around the tail lights is bare metal foil so I'm going to mask it off and both bumpers and remove the front windshield it's just tacked in

Just a thought, you will want to be very carful masking the rear panel. When you remove the tape you might remove the foil also, Another suggestion on the bumpers and the glass, try Future Shine on both. You should try it on scrapes first to see if it gives you the look you're after. With the glass you will want to make sure there is no lint or finger marks. I usually dip the windows in a small container of Future then dab the bottom edge on a paper towel to remove the excess. The bumpers can be done the same way or just brush on. This will make the glass clearer and easier to dust off in the future.  The area between the moldings and the tail lamp moldings would normally be a painted some what flat finish silver. I only bring this up since it looks like you're going for a stock look. Beyond that it could be what ever you wanted to be, chrome - polished aluminum - engine turned aluminum or painted.    

[Lizard Racing]

Great detail. If I didn't know better, I would say it was a 1:1 car.  Like those x-frame Chevys.

[Ratster777]

Great detail. If I didn't know better, I would say it was a 1:1 car.  Like those x-frame Chevys.

what's a 1:1 car i keep seeing ?

[Ratster777]

Just a thought, you will want to be very carful masking the rear panel. When you remove the tape you might remove the foil also, Another suggestion on the bumpers and the glass, try Future Shine on both. You should try it on scrapes first to see if it gives you the look you're after. With the glass you will want to make sure there is no lint or finger marks. I usually dip the windows in a small container of Future then dab the bottom edge on a paper towel to remove the excess. The bumpers can be done the same way or just brush on. This will make the glass clearer and easier to dust off in the future.  The area between the moldings and the tail lamp moldings would normally be a painted some what flat finish silver. I only bring this up since it looks like you're going for a stock look. Beyond that it could be what ever you wanted to be, chrome - polished aluminum - engine turned aluminum or painted.    

 you're right, after I BMFed it, I sort of wish I would have just painted it silver. It would have been closer to the actual finish. It's almost hard to even see the difference between the chrome bumper and the bare metal foil if you didn't know what you was looking at and there should be a big difference more like a brushed aluminum look. Thanks for the tip on the future shine product. I'll give it a try

[Ratster777]

When I reply to a comment, can someone tell me, do I reply on a specific comment underneath that comment where it says quote then say what I want and then submit, or do I go down to the bottom of the page where it says Reply to topic and say what I want and then submit ?

[Dogfish_7]

You can click on " Quote" in the response and it will insert it into your Reply. You should be able to do that or go long hand address each individual. Try it out.

When I reply to a comment, can someone tell me, do I reply on a specific comment underneath that comment where it says quote then say what I want and then submit, or do I go down to the bottom of the page where it says Reply to topic and say what I want and then submit ?

It just depends on how much time and patience you have. I'm really liking your build by the way. It reminds me of an old friends ride, back in the day.

[Shardik]

When I reply to a comment, can someone tell me, do I reply on a specific comment underneath that comment where it says quote then say what I want and then submit, or do I go down to the bottom of the page where it says Reply to topic and say what I want and then submit ?

Patrick,  when replying to a comment, if you use the quote button (as I did here) the person you are replying to will be informed that they have been quoted in your thread.  If you simply go to the bottom of the thread and enter a response then the person you are replying to won't know unless or until they re-visit the thread.

Edited March 31, 2016 by Shardik
clarification

[Ratster777]

Patrick,  when replying to a comment, if you use the quote button (as I did here) the person you are replying to will be informed that they have been quoted in your thread.  If you simply go to the bottom of the thread and enter a response then the person you are replying to won't know unless or unt

[Belugawrx]

Looking good Patrick 

1:1 refers to a real car..real size..instead of 1:25th scale,.. it's 1:1

[madhorseman]

I have sprayed clear over BMF, only because after a previous build sat on the shelf for a while and had collected dust. I used quick detail spray to wipe it off, and my microfiber towel snagged the edge of the foil trim.

[madhorseman]

BTW....Good looking model.

[American 185 Heavy]

Wow gorgeous build. Outstanding for just getting back in to it as well. You picked the right subject, and your detail is incredible. Probably on of the best looking big Chevys ever produced.

[Ratster777]

Wow gorgeous build. Outstanding for just getting back in to it as well. You picked the right subject, and your detail is incredible. Probably on of the best looking big Chevys ever produced.

Thank you. 

[Ratster777]

BTW....Good looking model.

thanks madhorseman

[GTJUNIOR]

Nice looking Impala. Great job. 

[Southern Fried]

I like it!

[Ratster777]

Nice looking Impala. Great job. 

thanks GT

[Ratster777]

I like it!

thanks Sfried