FLHCAHZ Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 I think it looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Gorgeous paint and foil work! That was quite a novel approach to masking for the stripes. I've used plastic wrap for similar shoots, I will have to keep this in mind for future use. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 18 hours ago, tbill said: Looks good from here! Thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 1 hour ago, David G. said: Gorgeous paint and foil work! That was quite a novel approach to masking for the stripes. I've used plastic wrap for similar shoots, I will have to keep this in mind for future use. David G. Thanks Dave. I really meant to paint the white first but that did'nt happen. To much in a hurry to get some paint on the body I guess. I was affraid all the tape on the blue would mess it up but it was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 (edited) Working on the suspension this morning. I think I have the rear where I want it after cutting the axle tubes down a little but the front tire are hitting the body. I'm sanding down the back of the hubs but not sure if I can get enough clearance. Edited November 10, 2021 by Zippi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 (edited) Not much going on today on the Impala. I'm painting the seats with Anita's (Acrylic paint) Aegean Blue and the inserts with Anita's Gloss White. First coat is on. Edited November 12, 2021 by Zippi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Looking really good Bob! The interior colours look perfect. I have two comments on the foil. First, I think you did a great job, it looks fantastic! With the adhesion issue, I’m wondering if the wax is causing some of that? I know the foil these days doesn’t stick as good as it used to, but maybe the wax is compounding the problem? Just a thought. For me, I like to paint, foil, clear, then polish. Everyone has different ideas about that order though. You are doing beautiful work, can’t wait to see this one finished. Cheers, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 51 minutes ago, Steve H said: Looking really good Bob! The interior colours look perfect. I have two comments on the foil. First, I think you did a great job, it looks fantastic! With the adhesion issue, I’m wondering if the wax is causing some of that? I know the foil these days doesn’t stick as good as it used to, but maybe the wax is compounding the problem? Just a thought. For me, I like to paint, foil, clear, then polish. Everyone has different ideas about that order though. You are doing beautiful work, can’t wait to see this one finished. Cheers, Steve Thanks Steve. Polishing first doesn't seem to bother the adhesion. The BMF has changed as others will confirm. It's just not as good as it use to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 58 minutes ago, Steve H said: Looking really good Bob! The interior colours look perfect. I have two comments on the foil. First, I think you did a great job, it looks fantastic! With the adhesion issue, I’m wondering if the wax is causing some of that? I know the foil these days doesn’t stick as good as it used to, but maybe the wax is compounding the problem? Just a thought. For me, I like to paint, foil, clear, then polish. Everyone has different ideas about that order though. You are doing beautiful work, can’t wait to see this one finished. Cheers, Steve 5 minutes ago, Zippi said: Thanks Steve. Polishing first doesn't seem to bother the adhesion. The BMF has changed as others will confirm. It's just not as good as it use to be. Ditto what Bob said. I polish before foiling so as to not damage the foil. I wipe down the area with alchohol before foiling and this new cr*p foil still doesn't stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron57 Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 I think its looking good. I hate foil but it's still the best option in my opinion. I don't find these chrome paint pens any better than the "chrome" paint Testers brought out back in the mid 80's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 7 hours ago, TransAmMike said: Ditto what Bob said. I polish before foiling so as to not damage the foil. I wipe down the area with alchohol before foiling and this new cr*p foil still doesn't stick. I definitely agree that the new stuff just doesn’t stick as well as the old. I was wrestling with some of the black foil last night, it’s terrible stuff… I also hope my comment didn’t sound critical in any way it was just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, Steve H said: I definitely agree that the new stuff just doesn’t stick as well as the old. I was wrestling with some of the black foil last night, it’s terrible stuff… I also hope my comment didn’t sound critical in any way it was just a thought. Well Steve, I think most of us on here echo your sentiment. And by the way, I tried some of that black foil a couple years ago (I still have almost a whole sheet) and yep it is terrible. If I remember, when I burnished it the black started coming off. Trash!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Ron57 said: I think its looking good. I hate foil but it's still the best option in my opinion. I don't find these chrome paint pens any better than the "chrome" paint Testers brought out back in the mid 80's Thanks Ron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4mula1fan Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 10 hours ago, 4mula1fan said: Looking good! Thanks A.J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Looks great Bob. Nice work on the foil. I got some the other day, never used it before, but plan on trying it on the Impala when I start building it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 Thanks James. The foil I'm using currently seems to be sticking well but I have a pack that just doesn't want to stay down and it'll drive you nuts. I hope you got some of the better stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Nice work there on the suspension and brake discs. I love stuff like this, cutting up parts and making them fit exactly the way you want them too, it's loads of fun.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share Posted November 14, 2021 12 minutes ago, doorsovdoon said: Nice work there on the suspension and brake discs. I love stuff like this, cutting up parts and making them fit exactly the way you want them too, it's loads of fun.? Thanks Gareth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belairconvertable Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Great so far! After reading through this thread, I have the 409 song stuck in my head! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Belairconvertable said: Great so far! After reading through this thread, I have the 409 song stuck in my head! Thanks man. Haha....I know what you mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 This is a bad time of the year for model building for me. Trying to get all the yard stuff taken down and put up before old man winter hits. I did get the mufflers and exhaust pipes put on along with the front suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Nice. Which black paint are you using on the frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 1 hour ago, bluestringer said: Nice. Which black paint are you using on the frame? Its Rust-Oleum 2X Paint+Primer. A lot of fellas frown on Rust-Oleum but I've found it lays down nice and smooth, especially the gray primer and you can spray pretty much anything over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 4 hours ago, Zippi said: Its Rust-Oleum 2X Paint+Primer. A lot of fellas frown on Rust-Oleum but I've found it lays down nice and smooth, especially the gray primer and you can spray pretty much anything over it. Yea, that's what I use. Love the primers. But I've been having problems with all their blacks, the gloss, semi-gloss and flat. Seems to not spray smooth, leaving a rough looking finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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