Ash 145 Report post Posted February 18, 2017 The depth looks great! How many coats of colour and clear did you end you laying down? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted February 18, 2017 Three coats of colour with the last two coats have clear mixed in with the base and three coats of clear. You lose a layer when you rub and buff' Use 1500 then finish with 3000 then buff with a lambswool pad the the blue waffle pad to finish. That system works for us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 145 Report post Posted February 18, 2017 I'm yet to do a start to finish by myself and always find it really interesting what peoples methods are. Especially old school guys who have been doing it for decades. Were you machine sanding or by hand? I can see the Festool still in position so am thinking maybe with it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted February 18, 2017 Ash, Using the Festool, works great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 145 Report post Posted February 18, 2017 Nice. Hopefully tomorrow is kinder to you. Looks like more rain but a little cooler. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69Mustang16 92 Report post Posted February 18, 2017 Well we started rubbing down the car for final buffing but after two power blackouts and torrential rain we called it quits. Finished the trunk lid , came out great. Due to the crappy light it looks orange but it's candy apple red alright , looks fantastic. Get some better pics when we have power and good light. Awesome!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangnet33 88 Report post Posted February 18, 2017 Looks fantastic Walt ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted February 25, 2017 Car is buffed now , just got to give it a final onceover with the waffle pad. Did the hood blackout and stripes taping today also. Car looks great , heaps of depth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted February 25, 2017 The guy in the pic is main painter and i am the apprentice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 145 Report post Posted February 26, 2017 Look at the clarity in that door reflection. Amazing! 1 Crazyhorse reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted February 26, 2017 Looks like a Jolly Rancher to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted February 27, 2017 Wait until you get the black outs on ,candy apple red takes on a deep red look .Nice job Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 145 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 So........is it home yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 Well , not yet home next week for sure, here is a couple more pics of the hood. Car is hot , i am excited 1 Crazyhorse reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 145 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 Looks bloody amazing!!! Can't wait to see the pics of it outside. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 Ash, the cars unreal, you can fall into the paint and we are both pleased with the result. It's probably our best one yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangnet33 88 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 It looks outstanding Walt !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69Mustang16 92 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 Really, really nice work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 Well , not yet home next week for sure, Famous last words :) To quote comedian Greg Hahn, "OUTSTANDING"! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 Thanks guys. Hey Bob my R/T Charger was delivered new to Bakersfield then went to Sacremento where i found it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 Car is HOME, sure is bright in the sun. The camera makes the car look orange.now the fun begins, i am excited 5 unlinihada, SweellTrex, AMBISBUTS and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 145 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 Sweet, you got it to fit in the shed! Bloody ripper, it looks fantastic. How excited was the wife? Had she seen it before today? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 Ash, pretty excited, has not seen it before today. Giving me heaps about her paint being better than mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 145 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 Ha, that's hilarious! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 Honestly mate should have seen the people checking the car out when it was on the tilt tray. We are so pleased with the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
