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hotrod1 10-09-2012 06:14 PM
Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
 
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Originally Posted by Kabwe (Post 5638054)
Nope its true.lol I'm really picky so that does not help. My buddy was going to paint the truck for him but he couldn't wait and went to 1 Day Paint and worked out a deal with them that they would paint the truck in pieces. Now my buddy will not touch the truck.lol He said I don't want my name on that truck now because the quality of work leaves much to be desired. The owner is happy and thats all that matters and he is moving on. My painter buddy is right the quality of the paint job is not what I could live with but its not my ride. I help him out whenever he needs help and keep my mouth closed because he is much further along then me.lol

The quality of the build shows in the details, sometimes I wish I didn't care so much about details but I do.lol A small wave looks like an ocean to me and I can see a drip from a mile away. Its a dang curse. Hotrod1 can tell you how bad it is.lol He's been with me while I look at cars and told me he did not notice things I saw.lol
BAM is right. He is a perfectionist and I like that. I am learning from him as I have the propensity to be the same. Sometimes you just dont see things until someone like BAM points them out. From then on, i will see those issues and then better my ride. The one down side is that it takes longer to get things done.

If I had to look at something that I was not happy with every day, it would drive me crazy. I cant tell you how many times I have started over on something after spending days of fabing it.

Dan in Pasadena 10-09-2012 09:11 PM
Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kabwe (Post 5638054)
...sometimes I wish I didn't care so much about details but I do.lol A small wave looks like an ocean to me and I can see a drip from a mile away. Its a dang curse. Hotrod1 can tell you how bad it is.lol He's been with me while I look at cars and told me he did not notice things I saw.lol

Well, this is where being 73 (or 57 in my case) kinda-sorta "helps" you out. Not only are my eyes not quite as good as they once were ,but I also have a little bit of the old man's feeling I should get on with it. YOu only go around once and I may be coming around the final turn already for all I know!!

I'm only partly kidding. I definitely want my truck MY WAY. But "my way" is picky-as-a-'mutha about one thing, and probably too tolerant things that would make another guy's teeth itch!:lol:

Bottomline is, does it make you happy? Do you take pride in what you've done? In the end it doesn't really matter if someone else loves it, it wins the AMBR, or it just makes YOU smile when you walk up to it. At least that's my opinion - and we all know what those are worth, huh?;)

Boyd11 10-13-2012 09:35 PM
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good job man

mknittle 10-13-2012 09:56 PM
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I have started over on something after spending days of fabing it.[/QUOTE]

been there done that

Kabwe 10-17-2012 02:25 PM
Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
 
Well guys as promised, I finally sprayed a test panel (glove box door) and showed it to the wifey to get her opinion. She liked it a lot and so do I, but what do you guys think?

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8043/8...b05d678300.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8323/8...3fa3de7c29.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8327/8...dec24aa451.jpg

hotrod1 10-17-2012 02:31 PM
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THAT is BEAUTIFUL! Did u make a booth in the garage? Love the color!

Kabwe 10-17-2012 02:32 PM
Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
 
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Originally Posted by hotrod1 (Post 5652386)
THAT is BEAUTIFUL! Did u make a booth in the garage? Love the color!
No booth yet but I will be doing that when I paint the truck. Thanks man, color is the hardest choice and I'm glad that I really like this color or it would have been back to the paint supply for me.lol That gold tint that you can see in the close up pic really makes it pop in the sun.

youngrodder 10-17-2012 02:48 PM
Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
 
I like it but some might say that I'm partial to green.
Looks good. Is it a custom mix?

Marc

Kabwe 10-17-2012 02:51 PM
Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by youngrodder (Post 5652419)
I like it but some might say that I'm partial to green.
Looks good. Is it a custom mix?

Marc
Nope its a factory color. Your truck looks great so its okay to be partial to green.

Thanks buddy for sharing your opinion.

seanery 10-17-2012 02:53 PM
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that's a great color Bam! That gold peeking through really warms it up and makes it rich!

youngrodder 10-17-2012 03:02 PM
Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kabwe (Post 5652425)
Nope its a factory color. Your truck looks great so okay to be partial to green.

Thanks buddy for sharing your opinion.
Factory is good, especially when it comes to matching for a repair. I still need to have more "emergency paint" mixed.

Looking forward to seeing some color on that truck.

Marc

xpickup 10-17-2012 03:35 PM
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Kabwe, love the color. I can not wait to see it all painted. I bet you can not wait too.

Shannon

VDOG 10-17-2012 03:40 PM
Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kabwe (Post 5652381)
Well guys as promised, I finally sprayed a test panel (glove box door) and showed it to the wifey to get her opinion. She like it a lot and so do I, but what do you guys think?

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8043/8...b05d678300.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8323/8...3fa3de7c29.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8327/8...dec24aa451.jpg
This is why your the man. Whoelse could bring out that gold in the green.
Only the master himself. :metal:
Cant wait to see the complete truck.

lowdownstar 10-17-2012 03:48 PM
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I am not into green at all but i have to say that some trucks look killer in green! so that just goes to show i don't know stuff but i like it! lol nice paint work as well


Ray

Red Foreman 10-17-2012 04:27 PM
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Looks awesome!

Low Elco 10-17-2012 04:28 PM
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Nice green!
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Kim57 10-17-2012 04:29 PM
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Looks great Bam.
Kim

63split 10-17-2012 04:33 PM
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realy sweet color and looks :c2:

OKGMC4 10-17-2012 04:38 PM
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Awesome color! It's about time we saw some pics of progress. Now get back to work.....
:lol:

Kabwe 10-17-2012 05:34 PM
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Thanks for the feedback guys.

And OKGMC4,

You just had to put salt on the wound didn't you.lol

Dan in Pasadena 10-17-2012 05:54 PM
Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
 
Looks killer.

In the 3rd photo looks like it has some gold undertone to it. Looks great regardless.

Daze57 10-17-2012 05:58 PM
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very very nice rich color green - your truck will be very sharp - great job !

Kabwe 10-17-2012 07:38 PM
Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
 
Thanks guys,

That is lower line paint, we no longer can get the good solvent base stuff here in Cali. Its a waterbase state now and all I'm able to get from my jobber is limco, Nason, and Omni. This paint is Nason basecoat and Nason clear. With the cheaper lines of paint you may have to use more for coverage depending on the color. That was 3 coats of base coat and 3 coats of clear. I must say that the base coat laid down nice and even and the clear coat laid down like glass. It looks so wet my wife was afraid to touch it.lol

youngsta 10-17-2012 08:05 PM
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That green is really nice. Can hardly wait to see finished product.

Indian113 10-17-2012 08:21 PM
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Man that really POPS! I can't wait to see the whole truck done. Bam I jealous of your ability's you make it look easy-wish it was!


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