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timmytimm3 · 10-04-2013, 08:48 AM

It's really coming along! Nice work

zippeay · 10-05-2013, 05:54 PM

Thanks!
Got her home and washed all the dust off. I still need to color sand it but its getting closer.

zippeay · 10-05-2013, 06:32 PM

A few more

Jmorales3181 · 10-05-2013, 06:47 PM

Looks great! Nice job...it is really starting to look like your rendering!

zippeay · 10-13-2013, 05:04 PM

Now I remember how bad color sanding sucks... But it looks nice!

coulter · 10-13-2013, 07:12 PM

smooth as glass

Ta2Don · 10-13-2013, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by coulter

smooth as glass

X2...

zippeay · 10-14-2013, 08:04 PM

I'm almost regretting color sanding...
After color sanding

This is a lot of work for one person. Took me almost a whole day to do half the truck... But it looks really nice, I guess its worth it... Haha!
After buffing.

Bomp · 10-14-2013, 09:31 PM

A few weeks of color sanding definitely suck but the payoff is sooooooo going to be worth it.

Raising the bar

zippeay · 10-15-2013, 01:21 PM

Thanks sir! Ya all the little things help make the end product really nice. I will hate every step of this but in the end it will be worth it! Can't wait to hear it run again that's for sure. I just hope I can get it together before the snow comes but it seems to be here a lot earlier than most years. It was 32 this morning... Not looking good that's for sure.

NEWFISHER · 10-15-2013, 01:55 PM

Love the colors, the stance and the color sanding will pay off in the end

McMurphy · 10-15-2013, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippeay

Thanks sir! Ya all the little things help make the end product really nice. I will hate every step of this but in the end it will be worth it! Can't wait to hear it run again that's for sure. I just hope I can get it together before the snow comes but it seems to be here a lot earlier than most years. It was 32 this morning... Not looking good that's for sure.

Dude I am totally on the same sheet as you with the weather!!
Crazy that last year at this time we had almost 2 feet of snow and temps were getting below zero already.
I told a buddy this morning I am hoping for the shortest, and warmest winter in history this year (my 4th winter up here in central Alaska).

Sorry for the noob question but what is color sanding, and how do you do it?

zippeay · 10-15-2013, 09:51 PM

Color sanding is when you sand and buff "polish" the clear coat. It would take me forever to explain but here is a good link on how to do it.
http://youtu.be/5hzQyaRof4k
This guy has a whole color sanding series that is very well explained.
In short you sand the clear coat with fine grit sand paper until the paint is super flat. Then you take a buffer and polish the clear until it's really shiny. There are a lot of techniques and its a fairly difficult thing to do correctly. Once you watch the videos you'll understand. I'm not trying to not answer you it's just much easier if you want to learn how to watch this guy. Just make sure you do what he says and you'll be fine. Just please don't do this to a normal car. Only a freshly painted car that you know has at least 3-7 coats of clear. You can burn through the clear if you aren't careful.

zippeay · 10-16-2013, 09:35 AM

Test.

1963c-10 · 10-16-2013, 10:48 AM

great job on the paint, its really coming together nicely

zippeay · 10-19-2013, 11:27 PM

The rest of the truck is sanded. Going to buff it all out tomorrow. I can't wait to get it out in the sun and see what it looks like. I'm even more excited to bolt on the bumpers and grill.

dr69burb · 10-19-2013, 11:41 PM

Right on man! Your truck kicks ass.

zippeay · 10-21-2013, 09:47 AM

I did get it all buffed out but it was too late to get it out in the sun when I finished but here's a crappy picture.

I still have to use some swirl remover but the hard part is mostly finished. If I have time tonight I will finish using the swirl remover and see if I can get the bumper on for a pic.

Jeff La · 10-21-2013, 10:11 AM

I'll admit it again, I never thought I would like that color, but the truck looks awesome

zippeay · 10-21-2013, 10:40 AM

Thanks! You wouldn't believe the amount of people that have told me the same thing. Honestly, it's kind of hard to pick a color that doesn't look good. Once they are all painted they usually all look nice unless you pick some really strange colors.

KJSR · 10-21-2013, 02:15 PM

Looking good man!

Ta2Don · 10-21-2013, 03:44 PM

zippeay · 10-22-2013, 10:05 PM

I finish the majority of the color sanding and took some pictures. I didn't have anyone to help me with the bumpers so that will have to wait.
Here's a few shots, I still need to wax it but I'm pretty happy with it.

markeb01 · 10-22-2013, 10:56 PM

That color and finish is nothing short of spectacular! I know how much misery it takes to get there, but it is so worth it in the end!! Great job.

Dinos63 · 10-23-2013, 12:13 AM

duuude congrats you are machine! nailed it on the colors you have like 3 weeks bring that bad boy to phx

really nice job!

10-04-2013, 08:48 AM	#226
timmytimm3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: CT Posts: 265	Re: My own build thread It's really coming along! Nice work __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=742865 66 SWB, C4 Dropmember timmytimm3 on IG "If you don't have time to do it right the first time, when will you?" -Dad

10-05-2013, 05:54 PM	#227
zippeay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hooper Ut Posts: 466	Re: My own build thread Thanks! Got her home and washed all the dust off. I still need to color sand it but its getting closer.

10-05-2013, 06:32 PM	#228
zippeay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hooper Ut Posts: 466	Re: My own build thread A few more

10-05-2013, 06:47 PM	#229
Jmorales3181 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Smithfield rhode island Posts: 722	Re: My own build thread Looks great! Nice job...it is really starting to look like your rendering! __________________ My frame Layin 63 short bed project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551353

10-13-2013, 05:04 PM	#230
zippeay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hooper Ut Posts: 466	Re: My own build thread Now I remember how bad color sanding sucks... But it looks nice!

10-13-2013, 07:12 PM	#231
coulter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: muskogee, ok Posts: 1,091	Re: My own build thread smooth as glass __________________ bagged 66 longbed build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449548 my favorite colors.. black, rust, and shiny!!!! instagram: @coulter918

10-14-2013, 08:04 PM	#233
zippeay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hooper Ut Posts: 466	Re: My own build thread I'm almost regretting color sanding... After color sanding This is a lot of work for one person. Took me almost a whole day to do half the truck... But it looks really nice, I guess its worth it... Haha! After buffing.

10-14-2013, 09:31 PM	#234
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: My own build thread A few weeks of color sanding definitely suck but the payoff is sooooooo going to be worth it. Raising the bar

10-15-2013, 01:21 PM	#235
zippeay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hooper Ut Posts: 466	Re: My own build thread Thanks sir! Ya all the little things help make the end product really nice. I will hate every step of this but in the end it will be worth it! Can't wait to hear it run again that's for sure. I just hope I can get it together before the snow comes but it seems to be here a lot earlier than most years. It was 32 this morning... Not looking good that's for sure.

10-15-2013, 01:55 PM	#236
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: My own build thread Love the colors, the stance and the color sanding will pay off in the end

10-15-2013, 09:51 PM	#238
zippeay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hooper Ut Posts: 466	Re: My own build thread Color sanding is when you sand and buff "polish" the clear coat. It would take me forever to explain but here is a good link on how to do it. http://youtu.be/5hzQyaRof4k This guy has a whole color sanding series that is very well explained. In short you sand the clear coat with fine grit sand paper until the paint is super flat. Then you take a buffer and polish the clear until it's really shiny. There are a lot of techniques and its a fairly difficult thing to do correctly. Once you watch the videos you'll understand. I'm not trying to not answer you it's just much easier if you want to learn how to watch this guy. Just make sure you do what he says and you'll be fine. Just please don't do this to a normal car. Only a freshly painted car that you know has at least 3-7 coats of clear. You can burn through the clear if you aren't careful.

10-16-2013, 09:35 AM	#239
zippeay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hooper Ut Posts: 466	Re: My own build thread Test. __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513377

10-16-2013, 10:48 AM	#240
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: My own build thread great job on the paint, its really coming together nicely __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

10-19-2013, 11:27 PM	#241
zippeay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hooper Ut Posts: 466	Re: My own build thread The rest of the truck is sanded. Going to buff it all out tomorrow. I can't wait to get it out in the sun and see what it looks like. I'm even more excited to bolt on the bumpers and grill. __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513377

10-19-2013, 11:41 PM	#242
dr69burb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 223	Re: My own build thread Right on man! Your truck kicks ass. __________________ Baggin 64 lwb project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537406



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10-21-2013, 09:47 AM	#243
zippeay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hooper Ut Posts: 466	Re: My own build thread I did get it all buffed out but it was too late to get it out in the sun when I finished but here's a crappy picture. I still have to use some swirl remover but the hard part is mostly finished. If I have time tonight I will finish using the swirl remover and see if I can get the bumper on for a pic. __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513377

10-21-2013, 10:11 AM	#244
Jeff La Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Donaldsonville, La. Posts: 1,024	Re: My own build thread I'll admit it again, I never thought I would like that color, but the truck looks awesome

10-21-2013, 10:40 AM	#245
zippeay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hooper Ut Posts: 466	Re: My own build thread Thanks! You wouldn't believe the amount of people that have told me the same thing. Honestly, it's kind of hard to pick a color that doesn't look good. Once they are all painted they usually all look nice unless you pick some really strange colors. __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513377

10-21-2013, 02:15 PM	#246
KJSR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 327	Re: My own build thread Looking good man! __________________ 1936 Chevrolet 1/2t 1964 Chevrolet C10 1964 Chevrolet C10 (sons) 1965 Chevrolet K10 Suburban 1969 Chevrolet C10 1937 Plymouth P4

10-21-2013, 03:44 PM	#247
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10-22-2013, 10:05 PM	#248
zippeay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hooper Ut Posts: 466	Re: My own build thread I finish the majority of the color sanding and took some pictures. I didn't have anyone to help me with the bumpers so that will have to wait. Here's a few shots, I still need to wax it but I'm pretty happy with it. __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513377

10-22-2013, 10:56 PM	#249
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: My own build thread That color and finish is nothing short of spectacular! I know how much misery it takes to get there, but it is so worth it in the end!! Great job. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

10-23-2013, 12:13 AM	#250
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: My own build thread duuude congrats you are machine! nailed it on the colors you have like 3 weeks bring that bad boy to phx really nice job! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

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