Elpad Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 (edited) On our way to the body shop for painting. Finally! Edited April 18, 2020 by Elpad (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dei Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Sounds really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 Got to the shop and already was taken apart for last coat of priming. They want it out of there by middle of week! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 One more molding done, few more to go. This is a before and after picture, notice the ding between the holes. Is really not difficult to repair but time consuming. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 And just like that, Toby’s two tone shoes 👞 arrived. Curbside delivery. Sweet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Elpad Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 These pics were sent to me from the body shop. Not quality photos but see Toby displaying some color 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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retirednow Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Looks great!!!! ♥️👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 She will look great dressed in black! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) But is a he! Ha, ha Edited April 21, 2020 by Elpad (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 Looks like base coat is on. Body shop doesn’t let me in due to the shot down. I could take better pictures than that. Have to settle for these. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 Clear 🧥 coats 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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avgwarhawk Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Going to clear coat? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 31 minutes ago, Elpad said: Wow! Doesn't look like it needs to be wet sanded, unless it is already done? Toby is gonna make you proud! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 3 hours ago, avgwarhawk said: Going to clear coat? 10-4 already done. The painter told me that the way the paint job came out it won’t even need polishing to the contrary of what he was taught during trade school training long time ago. He told me it was my decision. I let you know when I physically see the car. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Feria Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Mr. Toby is getting it's own personality, it is looking goooood! can’t wait to see the finished product 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Feria Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Elpidio the pictures are awesome what a finish, your man has done an outstanding job with the paint and needless to say the finish before painting was outstanding, got to make you very proud of all your hard work and patience with “ TOBY” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 7 hours ago, Elpad said: 10-4 already done. The painter told me that the way the paint job came out it won’t even need polishing to the contrary of what he was taught during trade school training long time ago. He told me it was my decision. I let you know when I physically see the car. Dont polish unless absolutely necessary. These cars were never perfect to begin with and swirl marks are a PIA! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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avgwarhawk Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 15 hours ago, JohnD1956 said: Dont polish unless absolutely necessary. These cars were never perfect to begin with and swirl marks are a PIA! I use Meguires 101 and 102 with 6 inch orbital polisher. No swirling in my no clear coat black paint. Black paint can and does show a lot, but when it's right...look out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Elpad said: Beautiful. Your hard prep work paid off splendidly. Your 54 will take a back seat for a while I'm betting! Edited April 23, 2020 by avgwarhawk (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 3 hours ago, Elpad said: You're gonna have to keep the lights off in the garage! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 52 minutes ago, JohnD1956 said: You're gonna have to keep the lights off in the garage! Will be turning wrenches to the right soon, let you know if I have to wear the sunglasses 🕶 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Feria Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 The finish is really incredible, I understand it is going home tomorrow? Now comes the fun part putting all the pieces of the puzzle back. Great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Don't put it together until it has gone through a few hot-cold cycles to see if the paint develops a texture or settles into some sanding scratches. It is easier to cut and buff without trim in the way. Don't do a test spot unless prepared to do the whole car because it will be better. Count on 30+ hours... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 27 minutes ago, old-tank said: Don't put it together until it has gone through a few hot-cold cycles to see if the paint develops a texture or settles into some sanding scratches. It is easier to cut and buff without trim in the way. Don't do a test spot unless prepared to do the whole car because it will be better. Count on 30+ hours... Not in a hurry will let it sit for few days, the longer the better it cures 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Let it sit for a few weeks, not days....before cutting and buffing. A month if you can handle waiting. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 30 minutes ago, Smartin said: Let it sit for a few weeks, not days....before cutting and buffing. A month if you can handle waiting. Let’s quarantine the car! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 So soon I will have to purchase a windshield for the car. I found clear, green tinted and shaded, whatever that means. I tend to think is a darker tint on top of the windscreen. So which do you think is the correct replacement? I’m thinking clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 It's your car Elpad so any decision is a good one. Since you asked, being in Florida and a black car, i'd lean towards the dark tint to cut down on UV and heat build up. It very likely was clear from the factory so if that is what your desire is (originality) that is a good decision. Looks really nice sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 18 minutes ago, Elpad said: green tinted In my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Clear. That way everybody can see you driving with a big grin! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 Here we go again!!! Knew this was going to happen. I got 3 choices and 3 different opinions just like my white wall tires. Seems to me I’m building a virtual car here, ha, ha...just trying to keep as an original look as possible. I broke the original upon removal and discarded long ago, don’t remember but I think it was clear. I will tell you this, clear is the cheapest one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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