Mudbone Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) I picked up the paint today. It only cost me two Home Inspections! (That included a gallon of clear and activator plus reducer for the red) Body shops must get a big discount. When I priced this same paint last summer it was about $100 bucks more per gallon! Edited January 20, 2021 by Mudbone (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 I started this morning at 7:00 A.M. Sanded, unmasked, re-masked, Sealed. I Just laid down the second coat of color. Clear coat is next. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 First coat of clear is on! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireballV8 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Looks very nice. Good work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 After doing the roof and having so many problems I was getting discouraged with painting in general. I now have a new desiccant filter/dryer, new paint gun and different paint with slower reducer and slower activator for the clear. The paint went on just like acrylic enamel from the past and the clear went on just as smooth. I pulled the tape back at the area where the cowl meets the firewall. The color match looks pretty good. With a little sanding and buffing I don’t think it will be too noticeable. I am more confident now on doing the rest of the car! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Of course I did a video, what else is there to do while waiting for paint to dry? Disclaimer: (For entertainment purposes only) If you follow my lead your car will also take 20 + years to complete! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 I'm terrified of painting my car. But watching your videos encourages me. Thank you Mr Mudd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasJohn55 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 4 hours ago, Mudbone said: Disclaimer: (For entertainment purposes only) If you follow my lead your car will also take 20 + years to complete! Oh well, that's the price you pay for meticulous work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 23 hours ago, Kosage Chavis said: I'm terrified of painting my car. But watching your videos encourages me. Thank you Mr Mudd! Did you see the PM I sent you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 5 hours ago, Mudbone said: Did you see the PM I sent you? Yes I did, thank you. After reading it, I will be sure to invest in a quality spray set and practice on something small and unimportant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 The unmasking....... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Mr Mudd, I watched this video and I must admit, my heart started to beat a little harder watching you pull that tape off. But the paint job looks really good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 I forgot to mention the potential big screw up I made. Saturday morning I was doing some clean up and using a blow gun to remove some dust before masking and painting. Apparently I had shut off my air compressor after I did this. So I basically sprayed one coat of sealer, three coats of base coat and three coats of clear on one full tank of air! On my last coat of clear it felt a little different than the two previous coats. When I was done I checked my regulator gauge and it was down to 26 psi. (I was spraying with 28 psi) I was very lucky that the last coat wasn’t a disaster! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 You need to replicate that technique...it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 8 hours ago, old-tank said: You need to replicate that technique...it works. Even a blind squirrel can find a nut once and a while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 This morning I sanded the clear coat and buffed it out. Then Sue came out to the garage……. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 @Mudbone Sue speaks the truth. In the 10 years you have been working on yours I may have driven mine more than 10K ... You need to finish that before there is no more gas made. 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 10 hours ago, JohnD1956 said: @Mudbone Sue speaks the truth. In the 10 years you have been working on yours I may have driven mine more than 10K ... You need to finish that before there is no more gas made. 🤔 Actually it’s been more like 20 years, and yes, I am working on an optional Tesla conversion as I type! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Mudbone said: Tesla conversion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 The paint is looking great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 (edited) I pulled the Dash out of the basement, through the living room, out the front door and into the garage. I will evaluate it in the morning. Edited February 6, 2021 by Mudbone (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 Roxy our Grand Puppy is visiting this week and was amazed that this old Buick had only 71,316 miles on it when I pulled it apart! 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Cute! I hope the nails were manicured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 Well, you already knew that this was coming…………….. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 1955 Buick Century Dash Disassembly........... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 After trying just about every product I had to remove the yellowing on the engine turned aluminum dash inserts, including brake clean, carb cleaner, every paint thinner including lacquer thinner. I decided to try some non toxic paint and varnish remover. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I didn't have the volume on so forgive me if you mentioned this in the video. Do you think you removed an old layer of clear coat that you will have to respray? None the less turned out very nice and look forward to seeing it all back together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 13 hours ago, 38Buick 80C said: I didn't have the volume on so forgive me if you mentioned this in the video. Do you think you removed an old layer of clear coat that you will have to respray? None the less turned out very nice and look forward to seeing it all back together. Yes, I will need to put some clear coat back on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 I was able to get the dash off to the Soda Blaster this afternoon. It should be done next week. It fit nice in the back of the Tahoe with the seat folded down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 I did a little work on the Glove Box yesterday and I had a little Twilight Zone moment! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 That grey epoxy looked like a pretty close match to the glove box grey, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Smartin said: That grey epoxy looked like a pretty close match to the glove box grey, too! It was but it dries flat. I thought about hitting it with clear coat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Yeah the epoxy is pretty flat when dry. Although I think the clear coat might have made it too shiny. Probably doesn't matter all that much either way, since it's the inside of the glove box. It's good to see progress on this one! Looking great... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 This was risky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 What did the instructions say for length of time to work once applied? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 9 hours ago, JohnD1956 said: What did the instructions say for length of time to work once applied? 20-30 seconds! I don't think I waited that long. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 Dash Board Soda Blasting: Did anyone out there have any Soda blasting done? I did not expect this rough of a surface. I will now have to sand it down some before I apply sealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) Even if it was soda blasted, I would sand to prep metal. That looks like good ol’ sand. Edited February 19, 2021 by Smartin (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Smartin said: Even if it was soda blasted, I would sand to prep metal. That looks like good ol’ sand. Yep... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 19 hours ago, Smartin said: Even if it was soda blasted, I would sand to prep metal. That looks like good ol’ sand. I called the guy tonight and he said he used some type of slag product not Soda. I guess I should have put a sign on it I wanted it Soda Blasted. That is what I asked for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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