70 Coupe paint progress

[Arrowhead 10]

I finally got the shell painted this weekend. This is after base and clear. Ford Performance Red is the color. Still needs to be sanded and buffed. All the bolt on panels are alredy done.

[rusty428cj 14]

Your car looks great I wouln't know what to do with all that snow in the background

[Grabber70Mach 107]

Car is looking great, keep up the good work.

[bnickel 10,004]

awesome, looks mirror staright. can't wait to see it after you color sand and buff it. that would make some show car painters cringe that you did it in your garage at home and have it look that nice. me likey!!!!!!:biggrin:

[69RavenConv 286]

Wow, that looks great. You're painting it yourself? What kind of setup are you using (compressor, gun etc?). I really want to do my own paint this summer, I think I have the skills, but always looking for pointers.

[Pakrat 1,043]

I agree, looks great in the pics already, real nice job!

[Protowrxs 111]

Very nice! - Cool to see it moving along.

[Arrowhead 10]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm happy with how it came out. Sanding and buffing can be a real drag though. I only have the roof done so far.

 

 

Wow, that looks great. You're painting it yourself? What kind of setup are you using (compressor, gun etc?). I really want to do my own paint this summer, I think I have the skills, but always looking for pointers.

 

Yes, I did it myslef in my garage. You need good ventilation and a respirator. I have a 3-1/2 horse 80 gallon compressor. I had a Devilbliss Finishline III, but upgraded to an Iwata. The Iwata sprays much nicer and finer atomization that you need for the clear.

 

Honestly, I would practice on something else first if your not sure. There are a lot things that can go wrong. I sprayed the bolt on panels first and made lots of mistakes before I did the rest of the car. I don't mind respraying a door or fender, but really didn't want to redo the body.