Straightliner59 Posted March 2 Author Posted March 2 23 hours ago, Pierre Rivard said: We all have our own, not always logical to others, way of achieving paint finishes. I look at the polished spoon and all I can say is: trust your process ! Thanks, Pierre! I think we're on our way, with the roof and trunk lid! I used 6000, 8000, and 12000 grits from Micro Mesh, then polished with Wright's Silver Cream, which I started using, after I saw Snake mention it. Compare the after, with the before! 1
Straightliner59 Posted March 2 Author Posted March 2 Whoo, boy! All that's left to smooth/polish is the right-hand side of the car. This looks way better than I was thinking it might! Once the other side is ready, I can foil, and apply the rest of the markings. I still need to thermoform the windshield, and backlight. I think everything else is done, and ready to mount. It's getting so close! 3
Belugawrx Posted March 2 Posted March 2 You're getting a beautiful finish on that paint Daniel ! Whole thing is looking Great! 1
BK9300 Posted March 2 Posted March 2 You’ve really brought your paint job to life, Daniel - all that prep and polishing sure paid off!
Straightliner59 Posted March 2 Author Posted March 2 6 hours ago, Belugawrx said: You're getting a beautiful finish on that paint Daniel ! Whole thing is looking Great! Thank you, Bruce. I appreciate that! I should get the left side of the car done, later, after work. I said "right" earlier, but, I meant the other "right"!😁 6 hours ago, BK9300 said: You’ve really brought your paint job to life, Daniel - all that prep and polishing sure paid off! Thanks, Brian! I'm hoping to get it finished sometime, tomorrow. Of course, you know how that goes!
AmericanMuscleFan Posted March 4 Posted March 4 Very nice polishing Daniel, it's always very long and often stressful when there are many corners and details to avoid getting close to but it's always satisfying to see all the difference it makes in the end. You seem to have things well in hand my friend! 👌
Straightliner59 Posted March 4 Author Posted March 4 31 minutes ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Very nice polishing Daniel, it's always very long and often stressful when there are many corners and details to avoid getting close to but it's always satisfying to see all the difference it makes in the end. You seem to have things well in hand my friend! 👌 Thank you, Francis! I am calling it good, now! On to...ugh...foil!😄 It's getting very close! 1
Straightliner59 Posted March 4 Author Posted March 4 Most of the foil is done. Still a few little items to do, but those pesky windshield and backlight surrounds are done! I'm excited to see it completed, and satisfied with it. Thanks for looking! 3
charlie libby Posted March 4 Posted March 4 Looks awesome.realy like the color.i am just starting a 55 chevy road race car in between painting my other car.hope my pint comes out as nice as yours
Straightliner59 Posted March 5 Author Posted March 5 4 hours ago, charlie libby said: Looks awesome.realy like the color.i am just starting a 55 chevy road race car in between painting my other car.hope my pint comes out as nice as yours Thank you, Charlie. I am sure your paint will be excellent. Your work is always exemplary and inspirational.
Pierre Rivard Posted March 5 Posted March 5 Oh you're getting so close Daniel. She looks so good all polished. What type/brand of clear coat do you use and able to aggressively polish like that?
Straightliner59 Posted March 6 Author Posted March 6 20 hours ago, Pierre Rivard said: Oh you're getting so close Daniel. She looks so good all polished. What type/brand of clear coat do you use and able to aggressively polish like that? Thank you, my friend. Yes, it is almost there! Because I knew these decals were going to be pretty thick (two layers of decal film, and either paint, or leaf, between them) I used Krylon Crystal Clear Glaze. I figured it would build, easily, and provide enough body to protect the decals. It's heavier than I like, and, often I don't use clear, because...race cars!😂 It worked out pretty nicely, I think! I have one vent window left to foil, then that will be finished. I need to install the hood pins, the glass and the "headlights", and mount the body--which drops right on! Soon, Pierre, soon!🙂
Straightliner59 Posted March 6 Author Posted March 6 I'm not calling this done, because it's not, but it's what I envisioned, and the vision is complete! I wasn't planning to post anything, but, I got excited.😃 Obviously, I still need to do the glass. I still have the driver's-side wing window to foil, as well as the emblems beneath the taillights--I have an idea I think will work well, for them. I have a few scratches that'll need to be polished out, before I mount the body, too. Your questions, comments and critiques are always welcomed. Thanks for looking! 3
AmericanMuscleFan Posted March 6 Posted March 6 Good job with the Bare-Metal Daniel (I assume that's what you used), it adds a lot of definition and realism to your excellent work, it's laborious work but essential to bring the final product to another level. 👍 1
Straightliner59 Posted March 7 Author Posted March 7 On 3/6/2025 at 8:08 AM, MeatMan said: Awesome work!! Thanks, Dennis! I'll be happy to have it done. 20 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Good job with the Bare-Metal Daniel (I assume that's what you used), it adds a lot of definition and realism to your excellent work, it's laborious work but essential to bring the final product to another level. 👍 Indeed, it's Bare-Metal. It really does make for a well-finished model. It sure is a pain, though!😄 Thank you, my friend! I was so impressed by the work you've recently done to the Demon, that I forgot to comment on your thread. Please accept my accolades, here!
BK9300 Posted March 7 Posted March 7 It must feel very gratifying to be nearing the end of this build - you've created an amazing piece of work and should be suitably proud! Look forward to your 'Under Glass' photo shoot. 1
AmericanMuscleFan Posted March 7 Posted March 7 4 hours ago, Straightliner59 said: Thanks, Dennis! I'll be happy to have it done. Indeed, it's Bare-Metal. It really does make for a well-finished model. It sure is a pain, though!😄 Thank you, my friend! I was so impressed by the work you've recently done to the Demon, that I forgot to comment on your thread. Please accept my accolades, here! No need to apologize Daniel, It doesn't work like that between friends! 😉 1
Straightliner59 Posted March 8 Author Posted March 8 6 hours ago, BK9300 said: It must feel very gratifying to be nearing the end of this build - you've created an amazing piece of work and should be suitably proud! Look forward to your 'Under Glass' photo shoot. That shouldn't be too long! I'll get something done with it, tonight, and a bit more, tomorrow. I want to add a coat of paint to the hood, because when I polished it, I must have burned almost through, in a spot, because there appears to be a line, across the nose. Not a big deal. I also want to add one of those "T"-handle latches to the trunk lid, along with the other items I still need to do.
Straightliner59 Posted March 11 Author Posted March 11 (edited) A bit more done. I made a trunk latch handle from a couple of pieces of aluminum armature wire. Added a couple of Jenkins Competition decals, and got the front and rear glass formed. I was finally able to get a new printer cartridge, so I printed some new possibilities for the headlight covers. Most recently, I painted the inside of the body. I'll install the glass, later on. At that point, I think I can mount the body...Thanks for looking! Edited March 11 by Straightliner59 1
eran_k Posted March 11 Posted March 11 Absolutely fantastic work!, i think i went over this thread 2-3 time to "take it all in" I'm interested in your decal technique, can you explain it a bit? if i understand correctly, you print an black outline text on a Clear sheet, then fill in the lettering with paint or gold leaf, and apply another clear decal with the outline printed in black? i need to make decals for my gasser project and looking for ideas. i printed them on paper just for mockup Thanks
Straightliner59 Posted March 11 Author Posted March 11 (edited) 2 hours ago, eran_k said: Absolutely fantastic work!, i think i went over this thread 2-3 time to "take it all in" I'm interested in your decal technique, can you explain it a bit? if i understand correctly, you print an black outline text on a Clear sheet, then fill in the lettering with paint or gold leaf, and apply another clear decal with the outline printed in black? i need to make decals for my gasser project and looking for ideas. i printed them on paper just for mockup Thanks Hey, that's pretty cool! You have figured out the decals, exactly. Painting them isn't too bad, since you have the heavy outline to "cover up your crimes."😁 Thank you for your kind words, Eran. I really like the way these look! I got the glass in and the body on. I need to shoot a new coat of paint on the hood, still, and add the details for the pins/hardware, I need to add the window break trim to the side glass, as well. I just noticed that I need to do something with the emblems below the taillamps. After that, a few contingency stickers, and it'll be complete! Comments, critiques and questions are always welcomed. Thanks for looking! Edited March 11 by Straightliner59
Pierre Rivard Posted March 11 Posted March 11 Done? Looks like it. Epic build and an immense treat to follow your WIP.
Straightliner59 Posted March 11 Author Posted March 11 6 hours ago, Pierre Rivard said: Done? Looks like it. Epic build and an immense treat to follow your WIP. Just a few things to finish up, Pierre. It's very close! Thank you, my friend!
eran_k Posted March 12 Posted March 12 15 hours ago, Straightliner59 said: I forgot to ask, do you add the paint before you apply the clear coat to the decal?
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