1949 Mercury Sedan

[espo]

As others have mentioned the surface looks great. I used this same color a couple of years ago, spray can, on a build of the Dodge Charger we had at the time. The problem maybe that there is so much metallic in the paint it is hard to keep it agitated enough to keep the particles in suspension to get an even metallic look. The pictures look good but that's not the same as being there. 

[Zippi]

20 minutes ago, espo said:

As others have mentioned the surface looks great. I used this same color a couple of years ago, spray can, on a build of the Dodge Charger we had at the time. The problem maybe that there is so much metallic in the paint it is hard to keep it agitated enough to keep the particles in suspension to get an even metallic look. The pictures look good but that's not the same as being there. 

Thanks Tom.  Yeah, that's why I personally don't like metallic paints.  I'm setting here now looking at it trying to make up my mind on keeping it or sending it to the purple pond.

[slusher]

Sweet color Bob!

[Zippi]

7 hours ago, slusher said:

Sweet color Bob!

Thank's Carl.  Just not sure at this point.  It's going to take a couple more cups of coffee.

[ModelcarJR]

Looks good, Bob!  If you decide to re-paint I would suggest finding a lacquer like Dupli-Color or the Tamiya as they both are more consistent in metallic. 

[Zippi]

48 minutes ago, ModelcarJR said:

Looks good, Bob!  If you decide to re-paint I would suggest finding a lacquer like Dupli-Color or the Tamiya as they both are more consistent in metallic. 

Thanks John.  Currently I'm only using Tamiya Acrylic paints through my airbrush as it's been working really well for me.  The Tamiya X-10 Gun Metal that I sprayed on the 49 was not supposed to be a metallic or Mica but looking in the bottle it sure looks like it.  Won't be using this paint again.

[NOBLNG]

I know their LP-19 and LP-20 gunmetals are metallic, and I don’t think the final coat can be sanded on a metallic? That said, as far as I can tell, yours looks fine from here Bob. ?

[cobraman]

Looks too good to take a swim IMO !

[Zippi]

36 minutes ago, NOBLNG said:

I know their LP-19 and LP-20 gunmetals are metallic, and I don’t think the final coat can be sanded on a metallic? That said, as far as I can tell, yours looks fine from here Bob. ?

 

32 minutes ago, cobraman said:

Looks too good to take a swim IMO !

Thanks fellows.  Well....I'll polish it out and see how it looks.

[bobthehobbyguy]

I think the paint looks great.

Think it would be a waste to strip it.

Yes gunmetal is a metallic. If you do want to paint metallic you would probably want to  work on your technique. Also askd in the questions for tips on spraying them.

[Plowboy]

On 10/24/2022 at 11:11 AM, Zippi said:

Alright fellows....I wet sanded the body this morning and shot the Tamiya X-22 Clear on about an hour ago.  I'm just not sold on this paint job.  It's nice and shiny but for some reason it came out a little blotchy.  It still needs a good polishing after it cures out for a few days.  

If you sanded the paint before you shot the clear, that's why it looks blotchy. Sanding disturbs the metallic particles in the paint and makes it look blotchy. Never sand a metallic before clear. Only solid colors can be sanded before clear.

[Zippi]

19 hours ago, bobthehobbyguy said:

I think the paint looks great.

Think it would be a waste to strip it.

Yes gunmetal is a metallic. If you do want to paint metallic you would probably want to  work on your technique. Also askd in the questions for tips on spraying them.

Thanks Bob.  I appreciate the info.  

[Zippi]

6 hours ago, Plowboy said:

If you sanded the paint before you shot the clear, that's why it looks blotchy. Sanding disturbs the metallic particles in the paint and makes it look blotchy. Never sand a metallic before clear. Only solid colors can be sanded before clear.

Thanks Roger.  I did not know that.  I did sand the paint with 12,000.  Thanks for the info on metallic paint and sanding.  

[David G.]

Though the paint may look good on camera Bob, you're the one who has to look at on the shelf when it's done. If you're not happy with it, strip it and repaint it.

If the finished model is going to be a continuing source of disappointment, then what's the point of even building it?

Build something you'll enjoy.

David G.

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, David G. said:

Though the paint may look good on camera Bob, you're the one who has to look at on the shelf when it's done. If you're not happy with it, strip it and repaint it.

If the finished model is going to be a continuing source of disappointment, then what's the point of even building it?

Build something you'll enjoy.

David G.

Thanks Dave.  I appreciate your input on this man.  You are correct sir.

[Plowboy]

Bob, before you strip it, I would try sanding it with 600 grit, then 1000 and shoot the color on again. If it looks to suit you, then shoot your clear. It would be worth a shot before starting over.

[bobthehobbyguy]

1 hour ago, Plowboy said:

Bob, before you strip it, I would try sanding it with 600 grit, then 1000 and shoot the color on again. If it looks to suit you, then shoot your clear. It would be worth a shot before starting over.

I agree that it would be worth trying and if you're not happy with it you can decide whether to strip it.

 

[Zippi]

I appreciate the advice Roger & Bob.  I got it all polished out earlier this morning.  I think I'm kinda liking it to tell you the truth.  

[Slotto]

12 hours ago, Plowboy said:

If you sanded the paint before you shot the clear, that's why it looks blotchy. Sanding disturbs the metallic particles in the paint and makes it look blotchy. Never sand a metallic before clear. Only solid colors can be sanded before clear.

I think that's it. I had the same thing happen to me with Duplicolor

[Zippi]

5 minutes ago, Slotto said:

I think that's it. I had the same thing happen to me with Duplicolor

Yup.  Lesson learned.

[Joe Nunes]

I really like the color as it is not the usual dark lead-sled look.  It's classy in and of itself and should be an eye-catcher when finished.  Looking forward to seeing the completed build.

Joe

[TransAmMike]

Oh yeah Buddy, that looks great.  Anxious to see the trim on it.?

[Zippi]

15 minutes ago, Joe Nunes said:

I really like the color as it is not the usual dark lead-sled look.  It's classy in and of itself and should be an eye-catcher when finished.  Looking forward to seeing the completed build.

Joe

Thanks Joe.

[Zippi]

11 minutes ago, TransAmMike said:

Oh yeah Buddy, that looks great.  Anxious to see the trim on it.?

Thanks Buddy.  I'm anxious just to get it on ?

[stavanzer]

Bob, you can sure lay down an impressive paint job.

That has to be one of the smoothest applications I have seen!

You have a real talent for painting.