Dave Mikrut Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 The paint is the new Modelmaster laquer Daytona Yellow I made these decals for the side of my car, just like the ones that are on there. After printing, I pin the decal paper to a piece of cardboard and leave it near a heat vent to dry for a cupla hours. I then apply about 6 coats of Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic and allow drying in between coats using the same drying method. This seals the decals and prevents the ink from washing off. The yellow paint also got a cupla coats of clear and allowed to dry to provide a smooth slick surface for the decals to adhere to. After 2 hrs of the decals drying I have shot the car again with about 3 coats of clear. These weekend...the dreaded BMF !
Dave Mikrut Posted March 1, 2009 Author Posted March 1, 2009 I'd rather gargle with razor blades than apply bare metal foil. But it looks so freakin good I hadta do it! I wish I had a buck for as many times as I've stabbed myself during this tedious monotonous task! And of course a brand new sharp blade is need. I actaully chaned 3 blades during this job. I used matte aluminum type because I believe the chrome is way too shiny, especially on a fifties car that has stainless steel trims anyway.
crazyjim Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 Lookin' pretty good Dave. I like the stance. Not liking BMF? Have you tried Helipilot's deal using Reynolds Wrap? I bought some Mona Lisa adhesive and the wrap but haven't tried it yet. Supposed to be better than BMF.
crispy Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 Nice work so far. I really like the looks of it. Decals look fantastic. Chris
Dave Mikrut Posted March 8, 2009 Author Posted March 8, 2009 (edited) A lazy afternoon, waiting out the tornado warnings, thought I'd fabricate the air shocks today. Ultra simple construction, two dia's of plastic tubing, one plastic rod. A small dia wire for the air tubing and drilling the holes in my crossmember and trunk floor for the t-fitting. These photos are beginning to show I have a lot of touching up to do down here, but waiting till near the end. Also added vent window, door handle and door lock trims today and shot the whole car with a few more coats of clear. Edited March 9, 2009 by Dave Mikrut
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