TopherMcGinnis Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Looks good. I uae the Molotow refill and a small brush to paint details. It cleans with rubbing alcohol instead of paint thinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA Whitecloud Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 I wanted to try my hand at simulating some carpet with spray adhesive and embossing powder. The spray glue came out so strong it immediately globbed up. I tried to even it out but it was already to rubbery. I could barely wash and peel it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwc43 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 57 minutes ago, CA Whitecloud said: I wanted to try my hand at simulating some carpet with spray adhesive and embossing powder. The spray glue came out so strong it immediately globbed up. I tried to even it out but it was already to rubbery. I could barely wash and peel it off. Plain old Elmers's glue brushed on and then the powder on top works pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA Whitecloud Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 1 hour ago, dwc43 said: Plain old Elmers's glue brushed on and then the powder on top works pretty good. So I tried plain old Elmer's glue on the rear deck. I taped over the vent. I got too much glue on the tape so when I peeled it off, the layer of glue came off. If I were to let it dry fully I would never get the tape off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA Whitecloud Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 2 hours ago, CA Whitecloud said: I wanted to try my hand at simulating some carpet with spray adhesive and embossing powder. The spray glue came out so strong it immediately globbed up. I tried to even it out but it was already to rubbery. I could barely wash and peel it off. I forgot to mention the over spray on the tires. Ugh! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoMoCo66 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 You could probably turn the tires around on the wheel so you don't see that. Now the wheel, whell I don't know what to do there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 if its just over spray it might rub off the wheel with a soft cloth. the tyre i'd try washing with dish soap and a toothbrush then if that didn't work i'd use alcohol. since you used elmers (which i assume is just a brand name for pva/white glue) it should wash off too in warm soapy water. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA Whitecloud Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 After clean up, I laid down a layer of matte varnish under the powder. That came out pretty good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA Whitecloud Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 2 hours ago, FoMoCo66 said: You could probably turn the tires around on the wheel so you don't see that. Now the wheel, whell I don't know what to do there. Luckily soap, water and alcohol got most of the gunk. I'm not sweating the wheel wells. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopherMcGinnis Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 A trick to doing the embossing powder is to use the same color paint as the powder you're putting on. That way, if there's any bare spots you can't see it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA Whitecloud Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 Dashboard: To drill or not to drill? I've seen folks drill hole and show gauges from behind. Thoughts, examples? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA Whitecloud Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 Those decals will get lost on the black dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLIBUD Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 On 3/2/2024 at 11:42 AM, CA Whitecloud said: Someone told me there is no such thing as a purple Chevy. We'll see. Wow thats weird,I know this purple Nova really well.If it’s the same car,its here on Long Island.The owner has had the car forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 I would just use the decals. if you want them a little brighter you could try painting the place they go in gloss white and it might make them show better 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA Whitecloud Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 5 hours ago, NYLIBUD said: Wow that's weird,I know this purple Nova really well.If it’s the same car,its here on Long Island.The owner has had the car forever. Where can I find some of those scaled hot rod decals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldriginal86 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 (edited) 23 hours ago, CA Whitecloud said: Those decals will get lost on the black dash. On most Novas that I’ve seen has that dash area plated or painted silver. Edited March 13 by Oldriginal86 Add picture 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA Whitecloud Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 Interior: I'm Going with it. I still struggle to get an even coat with Molotow for chrome bits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoMoCo66 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 14 minutes ago, CA Whitecloud said: I still struggle to get an even coat with Molotow for chrome bits. Looks good. And that's how it goes with molotow, the tips are junk. Apperently you can brush paint them and they come out decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA Whitecloud Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 Body: Seems to always be my nemesis. Let me know if my plan is sound. A couple coats of flat white Rustoleum primer. Appears I may have overscribed. How many coats of primer before color? Do I wet sand the primer coat, or only dry? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre_tec Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Although seems nice, you can wet sand it before paint. A great controversy here and other forum is the use of Rustoleum, I only use it for chassis, my recommendation, stick with hobby related paint like Tamiya or Extreme Laquer so don’t react with other brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA Whitecloud Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 1 hour ago, Pierre_tec said: A great controversy here and other forum is the use of Rustoleum Yeah, I know. At least it's a brand new can..HaHa. I have Tamiya primers on order but the weather finally got nice and I could not wait. We'll call it an experiment. I do want the final "feel" of the flat primer coat/s to be smooth, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA Whitecloud Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 Tamiya Metallic Candy Lime Green went down pretty good. Now I wet sand or just polish? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA Whitecloud Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 (edited) I'm a bit disappointed the decals size does not match the mold on the body. Trust me they are not just misaligned. Edited March 25 by CA Whitecloud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 The decals look like they are for a different kit. Disappointing for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldriginal86 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 In previous threads some have removed the molded in script, then used the decals to simulate the emblem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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