chris chabre Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickcaps55 Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Awesome I love it and that baby blue 53 chevy is awesome also very nice.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Impressive work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Paint is looking Great Eric ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 That's turning into one beautiful creation! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Been awhile since I checked in, loving the imagination. Â Your trim under the windows, and drip rail, something that is subtle but needs to be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 Thanks guys!  Just a little update, this paint is crazy time consuming, and I'm taking big-long breaks to avoid frustration.. haha. I got one entire side done, so there is some progress... I have kind of re-thought my plan for this, once these shapes/shading is done, I'm going to back mask them and shoot the Mazda Soul red around the perimeter of the panels. Then a couple of light coats of 2K clear, this will seal up all of this hard work before spraying the rainbow kandies. Once its sealed if I mess up the Kandy I can wipe it off with thinner and not destroy the panel shading. Hopefully that works... I like the look so far, its similar to the "endless line" technique but with a twist.   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Yeah, that’s KILLER!  It’s going to look GREAT!  What’s going on the two ‘bare’ panels on the roof and hood?  Or are they just spots you haven’t got to yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Loving the paint so far! I was looking through some pics of the Oakland Roadster Show in the late 60s/early 70s recently, and you're nailing the aesthetic for sure. The only thing missing now is some rainbow-hued shading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Love this build Eric !!!!! Randy   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 (edited) Thanks guys!! Finally got my workshop up and running and this thing back on the bench! On 6/29/2020 at 4:28 PM, CabDriver said: Yeah, that’s KILLER!  It’s going to look GREAT!  What’s going on the two ‘bare’ panels on the roof and hood?  Or are they just spots you haven’t got to yet? I'm thinking some linear rainbow candy stripes there...I think that will look cool... if it doesnt, Ill have to figure something else out, its kinda an area for some extra creative freedom.. haha Back masked with old Gold BMF... doesnt stick all that well... which is perfect for masking. Then some Splash paints Mazda Soul Crystal Red...  Had a much better time spraying it a second time, also the smaller areas were easier to keep the candy coat even. Next up some more urethane clear... another round of wet sanding... then rainbow candys and BMF trim!  Edited October 12, 2020 by Impalow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Waaaaaaaayyyyyyy Cool !  Love it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 I had wondered what had happened to this build. Great looking color. I saw a newer Mazda in a parking lot the other day and the color looked like the one you're using. In the sun it really showed the cars body lines and was a very deep looking color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Lovin' that shade of red for this build. Thanks for the update. It will be interesting to see how this one comes out. Â Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 wow, that's looking really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Really fantastic looking paint job! There is no way I have that kind of patience...or talent.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris chabre Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 ive been waiting for this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Love that color!  There’s a Miata in that red color at my local dealer...it GLOWS in the sun, looks amazing! Glad to see some more on this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Glad to see this project pop up again. Looking good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 uhhhhh...taht paintjob is A W E S O M E !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 HI Eric! Quite a ride in the time machine... to the late 60's! I remember when I custom-painted 1/1 vans in this manner. Groovy, as they said back then. Keep on truckin! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pol Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Wow amazing I wish I could paint like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 That is Spooky Cool! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 I'm not into complex paint schemes, but this one is totally balanced, and Amazing!!.....LOVE IT!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 That paint job is just awesome Eric !!! Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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