Jans 53

[joedoh]

I love love LOVE burgundies and maroons. especially interiors but that boyd ford is awesome too.

I like the color you laid down, if it pink-ens (while you chew, sorry, futurama) I dont even think that would look bad but you could always scotchbrite the chalk off.

[gigamanx]

Originally Posted by NorCalGal

Sprayed a satin UreKem test color this weekend on an old fender I had laying around. It sprayed out great but not sure if I like it or not, thinking into the future I’m afraid it will fade over time into a pinkish red. Might look for a lighter color less prone to fade.

Very nice. Similar color to what I want to paint my Model A hotrod. How long would it really take for a good paint job to fade to pinkish red? I imagine by that time you'd want to repaint anyway?

[NorCalGal]

Originally Posted by gigamanx

Very nice. Similar color to what I want to paint my Model A hotrod. How long would it really take for a good paint job to fade to pinkish red? I imagine by that time you'd want to repaint anyway?

That’s just it, doesn’t seem to be any long term info on satin paint’s longevity.

[reaper71]

If you want a satin look use a base color of your choice.
Then Top coat it with POR matte clear.
It doesn't get shiny spots from rubbing and is super durable.
I used it on my firewall and inner fenders.

Mark

[NorCalGal]

Did some block sanding on the firewall today, hoping to shoot some epoxy to seal it tomorrow or Sunday. Already blocked and sealed the rear of the cab.

[8man]

Smooth! Looks good.

[joedoh]

beauty!

[oldman3]

Looking good...Jim

[NorCalGal]

The final prime on firewall. Top of cab next, then finish up the doors.

[joedoh]

pretty!

[oldman3]

Jan, nice job...Jim

[mongocanfly]

Yep....really nice..!!

[dsraven]

Man, I wish I were that far along. Every time I get a step ahead another home project springs up.
Looks really good. What primer are you using? The pic looks glossy. Still wet?

[NorCalGal]

Thanks everyone I’m trying to keep myself motivated by boring all of you with my mini triumphs.

quote=dsraven;8742304]Man, I wish I were that far along. Every time I get a step ahead another home project springs up.
Looks really good. What primer are you using? The pic looks glossy. Still wet?[/quote]

SPI epoxy, this is after about 6 hrs.

[dsraven]

I used proform because it is readily available locally. It is quite a flat grey.

[dsraven]

They look like 2 different colors but they're not. One is outside is all.

[8man]

The primer looks good. Someone did a lot of prep.

[Tempest67]

cab looks really good, well done.........I just re-read your thread from the start, the entire build looks great

keep it going

[edgeleycanuck]

Originally Posted by NorCalGal

Thanks everyone I’m trying to keep myself motivated by boring all of you with my mini triumphs.

quote=dsraven;8742304]Man, I wish I were that far along. Every time I get a step ahead another home project springs up.
Looks really good. What primer are you using? The pic looks glossy. Still wet?

SPI epoxy, this is after about 6 hrs.[/QUOTE]

Jan, there is nothing boring about your triumphs, or any others, big or small! Pretty sure I can speak for anyone on the forum that what gets posted is always interesting, informative,
educational, as well as motivating for all builders. Thanks for your efforts to share your progress.

[NorCalGal]

Thanks Canuck you’re right, I like seeing what everyone has accomplished every day no matter how big or small. I love when someone starts painting or has first start up or drive.

[BIGglaSS]

Nice work! I'm also a fan of SPI.

Originally Posted by NorCalGal

I love when someone starts painting or has first start up or drive.

I'm hoping to accomplish all three of those in the next couple months...

[NorCalGal]

Finished the roof of the cab this weekend. I need to go buy me some polycarbonate to cut up for some finishing sanding blocks. Haven’t started the hood yet but the bed and fenders are also ready to be wet sanded.
Gotta have a picture or it never happened

[dsraven]

what I find works pretty well for block sanding to get a straight surface is a piece of smooth plywood cut a bit shorter than the sandpaper size. I wrap the paper over the ends and staple the sand paper on the back side. I use the long board style paper. could also use the regular sized sheets with wet and dry paper just cut into narrower strips and cut the plywood shorter. I also find the rubber blocks work great for wet sanding too.

[olcarguy]

Looking good Girl...

[NorCalGal]

Thanks guy’s I appreciate any input.
Olcarguy I love your panel build, lots of good information on forming metal.