Duncan Posted June 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 Hey, it's "Mr Bigtanker's Candy Apple Tittie Pink" guidecoat. What did you expect, Bro? :thumbup: Wow looking good. 1 Quote Link to comment
INDY510 Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 The wagon is looking great Duncan ... is this your old 1200: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/6176963509.html ... it looks like it, and I don't know of any other white RHD sunnies Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted June 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Yep. He lives in the LA area but has been putting on CL in the Bay Area. Go figure.. The wagon is looking great Duncan ... is this your old 1200: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/6176963509.html... it looks like it, and I don't know of any other white RHD sunnies Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted June 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Well, shit... Yesterday, I totally screwed the pooch on painting this fender, so I had to let it dry and re-sand it this morning. Today, I put fresh masking on my folding stand, sweep the garage floor and start painting. After the first coat, I look down the fender and I see two little spots where the body work has some problems. So, I have to let it dry again, and tomorrow I will scuff up and primer the two areas and see what the hell is going on. I just know from experience that if I let these mistakes go, I will always see them when I look at the car. I'm frustrated with it today and hopefully, it will be better tomorrow. 3 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 I just know from experience that if I let these mistakes go, I will always see them when I look at the car. Yep.. I know the feeling. 1 Quote Link to comment
KELMO Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Chin Up there buddy. I hate when part of a project goes south and then does it again just for spite. In the middle of a similar situation myself. In the words of Slick Willy...I feel your pain. 1 Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted June 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Thanks guys. After a month long detour on the oil pan, and about the same on the fenders, (I haven't even started on the second one yet) I don't think I'm gonna get the wagon ready in time for JCCS. I was shooting for it, but I don't want to live with any mistakes because I hurried for the show. I'm trying, but don't think I'm gonna make it. :confused: Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted June 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 No time to strip this back down to bare metal and use lead for such small imperfections. Just shot the primer and will block sand and probably repeat the process again. Hope to get this painted Sunday or Monday. 1 Quote Link to comment
S30Jay Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 You are almost there Duncan. The payoff is going to be worth it, that car is so clean. Feel free to do my Z over too haha! All I see is the imperfections I left when I look at it. 1 Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted June 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Gettin' too old, Bro. I enjoy the work, but I can't see myself doing another one. Although the Z is smaller and only has two doors..... B) Feel free to do my Z over too haha! All I see is the imperfections I left when I look at it. 1 Quote Link to comment
S30Jay Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 I hear ya. I'm definitely less of a ball of fire than I used to be too. Takes me forever to do stuff anymore. My kids get alot of my focus though. If I'm tearing something apart in the garage I usually end up rushing to get it back together just because garage time for me is so scarce. The seasons change before I finish stuff I used to do in one night. Tackling a job like your 510 would take years at the speed I go anymore. Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted June 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Went to Nissan Jam this morning and had a very nice time. Nice cars, great weather. Got my fender repaired, primered and blocked out a few times. It's ready to go again. Since I had some mixed paint left over from the other day, I decided to scotchbrite the inside and re-shoot it. I didn't think too much about overspray when I originally painted it, and the paint inside looked pretty bad. I'll give it a half-ass masking when I paint the outer portion tomorrow. I've had a metric ass load of this fender, and it seems like I've been working on it forever now. Starting the driver's side on Friday.. 1 Quote Link to comment
S30Jay Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 The inside of your fender is nicer than the outside of mine haha 1 Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted June 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Thanks Jay. Ugh, doing this again on the other side. I won't photo this one, as the first one has too many photos already. The good news is I have a distant relative's son and his friend that are REALLY wanting to learn some basic bodywork skills. They're gonna be here for the entire duration on this one, so they can get some "hands on" lead work, primer, blocking, final sanding and painting. Don't know if they will hang because I don't know if they realize how much work it is, but I'm hoping I can pass on some old school stuff on to the younger guys. 2 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 I just started doing my one real bodywork and a lot of work is an understatement. At first it's like an endless cycle because you mess up at every step of the way.. then soon enough things start to make sense and the process moves along a little quicker. I am still a newb.. but I think I've crossed the steepest part of the learning curve. Still plenty of mistakes to be made though.. That being said, learning directly from someone willing to teach is an excellent opportunity!! I had to ask my neighbor a few questions cause I was stuck in a loop trying to get a panel flat. 2 Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted June 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 If these guys get serious, there's a local Community College that has two certificate programs. One is for auto body, and the other is for paint. I just discovered this, and I might even take some paint courses. I wouldn't mind getting familiar with water-based stuff, and they offer a custom painting course as well. https://cms.cerritos.edu/autobody/_includes/docs/autobodyroadmap20162017.pdf That being said, learning directly from someone willing to teach is an excellent opportunity!! I had to ask my neighbor a few questions cause I was stuck in a loop trying to get a panel flat. 2 Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted June 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 Pretty happy I pulled this off. I brought the right (first fender) to check it on the car and to polish it back up. (The car makes a great holder for parts.) When I started this little project, I was worried I could have ruined the fenders. I got real lucky, IMHO. Note to self: Rebuild hinges FIRST, fit doors SECOND, then paint them LAST. Not the other way around. I've spent hours fitting and adjusting door gaps. I'm pretty sure rebuilding the hinges sent everything in the ditch. It all fit pretty well prior to the hinge work. 4 Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted July 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Another ten days or so of work, and I finally got the second fender painted this morning. After the oil pan and now the fender mods, I'm hoping I can get this project moving towards final assembly without any more major snafus. (fingers crossed) My new-ish DeVilbiss touchup gun works so well, the parts damn near paint themselves. 5 Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Hry sheet is that not sanded? 1 Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted July 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Hry sheet is that not sanded? That pic is right after the last coat. It's getting sanded today. 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Looks great, as always! 1 Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted July 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Thanks guys. Just for the lulz.. Spent this morning sanding this to 3000 grit. Would have buffed it out, but it's freekin' hot here right now, and the heat kicks my old ass pretty good these days.. 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 damn.. 3000 grit? 1 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Isn't that just notebook paper? :) 3 Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted July 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 I usually go 1500, 2000, then 2500 or 3000 to finish. I would rather remove scratches and polish by hand than use a machine. The first sanding on a fender usually takes me 2 to 3 hours to get it all flat. The next grits usually take 15-20 each minutes because a quick pass is all that is necessary. Sanding it out that far is SO much easier (and faster) to buff out, IMHO. Some guys are really good at polishing paint out, and I kinda suck at it. Going to finer grits really minimizes my screwups with the buffer :) damn.. 3000 grit? 2 Quote Link to comment
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