1955 Ford F-100 Street Rod

[MeatMan]

Shaping up nicely!

[Zippi]

53 minutes ago, MeatMan said:

Shaping up nicely!

Thank's Dennis.

[BK9300]

I just took a tour of your YouTube channel, Bob - just amazed at one great build after another - commendable work!

[Zippi]

26 minutes ago, BK9300 said:

I just took a tour of your YouTube channel, Bob - just amazed at one great build after another - commendable work!

I appreciate the kind words Brian.  Thanks for checking out my channel.

[slusher]

You need a new body your back in business. Sorry that happened toy you Bob..

[Zippi]

9 hours ago, slusher said:

You need a new body your back in business. Sorry that happened toy you Bob..

Thank's Carl.  I got it all cleaned up yesterday and was planning on shooting some primer today to see spots I missed that need attention but rain is on the way.  

[Zippi]

Well...the 55 is in a holding pattern as we have storms in the area until Monday.  I got all the putty work re-done and the body did clean up pretty nice but we'll see once I get it back in primer on Monday.

[TopherMcGinnis]

Looks like it's going to workout. I'm glad, I want to see how it looks beside the hill climber ?

[Zippi]

On 8/16/2024 at 10:23 AM, TopherMcGinnis said:

Looks like it's going to workout. I'm glad, I want to see how it looks beside the hill climber ?

Yes Sir, it looks ok so far.  Waiting for a good day to get it back in primer.  

[bobthehobbyguy]

A couple of things.

How long did you let the primer dry?

Second if you can't fix the crazing I'd suggest doing a patina paint job. I've seen a few trucks done that way. I know that may not be what you want to do but it's better than buying another kit.

Wow I'm impressed it looks like you managed to save the body. Nicely done.

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Edited August 18, 2024 by bobthehobbyguy

[Zippi]

2 hours ago, bobthehobbyguy said:

A couple of things.

How long did you let the primer dry?

Second if you can't fix the crazing I'd suggest doing a patina paint job. I've seen a few trucks done that way. I know that may not be what you want to do but it's better than buying another kit.

Wow I'm impressed it looks like you managed to save the body. Nicely done.

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Thanks man.  The body cleaned up pretty nice.

[slusher]

I give you props buddy your circling the airport for a landing!  Going with the same paint?  I would go with Tamiya or Mr hobby but that’s me brother!

[Zippi]

9 hours ago, slusher said:

I give you props buddy your circling the airport for a landing!  Going with the same paint?  I would go with Tamiya or Mr hobby but that’s me brother!

I don't have enough of the Splash Paint left so I bought a bottle of Tamiya Back acrylic.  I'll still use the Splash Paints 2K Urethane Clear. 

[Zippi]

Ok boys.  I got-er back in primer.  I think it turned out really well.  It's got my juices flowing again on this build.  If I can just get the Tamiya Acrylic black to lay down flat I'll be a happy camper.  I'm going to let this primer set for at least 48 hrs.  Don't want to take any chances this time around. 

[ksnow]

Excellent save on that body. Looking forward to seeing in that in shiny black.

[Zippi]

2 minutes ago, ksnow said:

Excellent save on that body. Looking forward to seeing in that in shiny black. 

Thanks Kyle.  I guess I had an extra rabbit in my hat.  The humidity was not ideal at 63 percent but close enough.  I had a small window and I took it.

Edited August 19, 2024 by Zippi

[TransAmMike]

Get er done huh!  Good deal Buddy. 

[Zippi]

52 minutes ago, TransAmMike said:

Get er done huh!  Good deal Buddy. 

Haha...thanks Buddy.

[BK9300]

For all that was going on, you sure got the primer laying down smooth!

[Zippi]

2 hours ago, BK9300 said:

For all that was going on, you sure got the primer laying down smooth!

Thanks man.  It took a lot of elbow grease.

[slusher]

Looking forward too see it painted. I hope the clear is not too hot..

[Zippi]

53 minutes ago, slusher said:

Looking forward too see it painted. I hope the clear is not too hot..

Thanks Carl.  I'll be shooting a couple test spoons in black as well.  I'll hit the test spoon with the 2K clear.  If it doesn't work out I'll use the Tamiya X-22 clear.

[Zippi]

I'm throwing in the towel on this one fellows.  It got the best of me.  I got the same results as the first time.  It was a new can of primer, totally different paint, perfect painting conditions and the exact same results.  The body in primer looked as good as it gets.  Here are the pics of the spoon test.  I'm out of things to try so this one is history.  Lot of time and money wasted on this one.  

Edited August 21, 2024 by Zippi

[SpikeSchumacher]

Total bummer. Sorry Bob...

[BK9300]

What the heck are you supposed to do?  Only thing common was the plastic, but it took the primer ok, twice.  Anything else close by to your paint booth that may be off gassing and reacting with paint?  Any chance moisture (somehow?) getting into air line?

Edited August 21, 2024 by BK9300