stangme428 33 Report post Posted March 30, 2011 My vote's to set it further back. It's your car, but it looks a little goofy to me sitting so far forward. Just my 2c yeah i stared at it for a while, when the length of the car is taken into consideration it doesn't look as odd as with just a front end pic. but, if i dont like it... ill change it up.. its a blacked out hood so if i dont like how tall the Boss 429 scoop is... ill go with the eliminator style.... we shall see.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRASTiK 22 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 well, it's almost Friday. Any paint being sprayed yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 well, it's almost Friday. Any paint being sprayed yet? nope not yet.... ill probably overload the server with pics when it does.. lol:blink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted April 10, 2011 ok -- she is Blue ... first coat was applied late last week, more blocking and then another coat.. etc etc.... work schedule is preventing me from seeing her, so maybe middle or end of next week ill make it to Jacksonville to see the progress and take a million photos ... progress!!!! :gunsmilie: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) she is blue!! first camera phone pics :punk: thanks andy for the pic!! more to follow!! Edited April 11, 2011 by stangme428 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayru 17 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Looking good! Are you not having a base/clear paint job? How do they lay one layer and then come back and paint another a week later? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Looking good! Are you not having a base/clear paint job? How do they lay one layer and then come back and paint another a week later? jayru - last i spoke clear coat was not done....and another coat was to be added and then clear... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayru 17 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 jayru - last i spoke clear coat was not done....and another coat was to be added and then clear... Hmm... I always thought there was a very short time window where base coat was applied before it needed to be cleared (like 4 hours or so). But that is from my experience from over 10 yrs ago, so i guess things could have changed. Curious though. Any paint gurus on here that can clarify? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buening 63 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Looks good!!!! I'm no paint expert but I believe if they don't clear within the certain timeframe they will have to wetsand everything and then clear it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Looks good!!!! I'm no paint expert but I believe if they don't clear within the certain timeframe they will have to wetsand everything and then clear it. yup .. i heard... "wetsand and shoot it again and then clear" sorry ... work is loading me up at the moment... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeDemon 211 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 looks great. in general you have 24 hours to clear after base. if you miss that window, you have to sand your base, apply more base then clear in the time window. the P-sheet's for several clears i've looked at all specify this method. for whatever reason they were probably going to apply more base and then do all the clear in the time frame. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayru 17 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 looks great. in general you have 24 hours to clear after base. if you miss that window, you have to sand your base, apply more base then clear in the time window. the P-sheet's for several clears i've looked at all specify this method. for whatever reason they were probably going to apply more base and then do all the clear in the time frame. Any advantage to this sanding/second layer of base method? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeDemon 211 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Any advantage to this sanding/second layer of base method? i have no idea, i'm just a weekend warrior, perhaps some dirt in the base? however maybe they had sprayed the clear, sanded and sprayed more clear. clear, sand, clear, sand polish i believe is common practice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayru 17 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 i have no idea, i'm just a weekend warrior, perhaps some dirt in the base? however maybe they had sprayed the clear, sanded and sprayed more clear. clear, sand, clear, sand polish i believe is common practice. Dude, I've been following your build... I think it's quite modest to call yourself a weekend warrior! :biggrin: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Dude, I've been following your build... I think it's quite modest to call yourself a weekend warrior! :biggrin: ah yeah... weekend warrior my arse!! i have been following your build too... if i had those skills and time, i would have more money in my pocket :sorcerer: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeDemon 211 Report post Posted April 12, 2011 you guys are confusing me with someone else. thanks though. i'm sure you would prefer to have your car painted by professionals as you're doing as opposed to an electrical engineer. your car turned out great. is it running under it's own power now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted April 12, 2011 you guys are confusing me with someone else. thanks though. i'm sure you would prefer to have your car painted by professionals as you're doing as opposed to an electrical engineer. your car turned out great. is it running under it's own power now? nope, not under its own power yet.... didn't order the fuel system at the last minute, looking into Powerjection III return-less setup, drive shaft has been measured but not purchased, the little things are gonna pop up quick in another few weeks.. mustang masters will be installing the headliner with some dynamat first, reinstalling the glass, bumpers, door handles, mirrors, weather striping, trim etc. then ill get it back and start putting the rest back together... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted April 12, 2011 (edited) a few more pics -- and for those that remember my roof... man im glad to see the roof turned out!!:punk: Edited April 12, 2011 by stangme428 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rcodenewf 44 Report post Posted April 12, 2011 Lookin' Good!!!:clap: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legion 10 Report post Posted April 12, 2011 Man, that color pops! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mustangus 10 Report post Posted April 12, 2011 That colour is stunning - very cool choice :tt1: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rangerdoc 22 Report post Posted April 12, 2011 I can't wait to see the car put together. I can't recall ever seeing one even close to that color. I know you were worried about the color, did it turn out the way you wanted? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted April 12, 2011 Looks really good. The Kona on the 2010 looks alot darker than that. That is why I didn't want it but it looks brighter on your car for whatever reason. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jkskinsfan 19 Report post Posted April 12, 2011 Absolutely gorgeous! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted April 12, 2011 thanks everyone... i have been to several ford dealers and looked at kona blue cars, and they do seem darker. but, im happy with this color, if it gets darker with another application, so be it.. i didn't want a bright or electric blue, i wanted them to error on the dark side (no pun intended) if they questioned a mix.... if it even has a mix process etc. i have not seen the car in person, i know it has a few blemishes to work out. these pics are from a buddies evo phone, you will notice that the color changes some depending on light... so i am interested to see what it looks like at night and in person... the pics were taken in mid day bright sunlight... but, yes rangerdoc... im happy... cant wait to see it in person!! and hear the motor fire up for the first time... in the car!! baby steps.... progress!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
