Guest imported_Speedster Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 73111 looks Black on my computer. Is it really that Dark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 Yes it is pretty dark but next black you can notice the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Packin31</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I know it is a foreign color. I was looking for a deep rich color beside the normal Morons ... </div></div>Are you inferring that people who normally drive a foreign car are Morons? With a capital M, no less??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 My bad in spelling sorry West I will fix that. I feel like a heal now So sorry. No offense to foreign cars. I drive one myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 You don't need to apologize to me, I don't drive a foreign car... yet. If my Freestar spends any more time in the shop, I may think harder about that M-B ML320 I was looking at earlier this year, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Tom, don't get too wild, or the Packard Police may go and confiscate your car.. haha... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 I was thinking some orange flames, air bags, fuzzy dice,skeleton shifter knob. What color pin striping would go with this combo I have chosen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Is that a siren I hear??? I think the Packard Police are on the way to Woodridge....B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I'm guessing that is a color that really looks good out in the sun-light?The green on my 645 is like that. It looks almost black when inside but really pops when outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 Rick,I just receive the gallon of paint today. I open it up and like you said looks dark inside but in the sun it is going to pop. Hopefully if things go alright I may spray the door edges and some of the smaller parts this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AntarcticDave Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Tom, I am having my 47 Caddy repainted, and sitting down with hundreds of pages of color chips and a set of 1947 Dupont chips, I ended up picking a foreign color as well, 1993 Infiniti Burgandy Cherry Metallic. It's also a VERY dark maroon fine metallic. On a cloudy day in shade it's almost black, but it really pops in the sun. I think you'll like your choice.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 Dave, I sure hope so and thanks. Mine is none metallic so it won't have the glitter affect like the metallic paints have.Have any pictures you like to share with us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AntarcticDave Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 No pictures yet, I'll post some when I get her back. I talked to the shop last week. They had finished the color sand & buff. They said they saw a metallic highlight in the roof that looked off, and a shadow in the passenger door and right rear fender, so they are re-painting those.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Was a beautiful day to do some color spraying. For a newbie I think they turned out pretty good. I found the parts that hang tend to get more orange peal then the pieces that lay flat. Will have to do some color sanding and buffing.Had a little mishap on one of the hood side panels it slid down horse that I had it setting on and some garbage from the wall fell on it. Will have to wet sand and respray. Next time I will lay it flat to spray it.Comments on how to spray better is welcomed. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 A few more. I have the rumble seat sprayed also but it was still to wet to bring outside to give it a photo op Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Very nice looking work, Tom - want to do a Model A?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Steve,Thanks. It be a great learning experience for me. I had my up and downs. Once I get the doors sprayed with color then it is onto the main body for it's TLC Bring your Model A on over. We will see what we can do for ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Tom, the color really looks good, and looks like some mighty good work going on there too....Steve, you have to get in line... I asked him to do my Packard a while back.. hahaa.....B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Packard32 Thanks.I forgot about your request too. I guess I will need to put the wifes and our other cars on the drive then You can see the color sure looks different in the sun at different angels. In the garage it looks really dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Some Pictures of the rumble seat lid. There are a few fish eyes which I will need to take care of at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted July 26, 2008 Author Share Posted July 26, 2008 Doors are painted but will need some cutting and buffing. As you can see the Orange Peal (I just can't get it figured out but I will some day ) and some runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Tom,Do you have a Good water/oil Filer on your air-compressor's air-line? Never apply too much paint trying to fill in bad spots, it will only make the problem worse.In pics it appears the doors are sitting vertical? There's less chance of Runs if the panels are laying horizontal instead of vertical, when possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted July 26, 2008 Author Share Posted July 26, 2008 Rick,Yes I have Sharpe inline filter/oil separator and a filter at the inlet of the spray gun.You are right I should have laid the doors flat like I did for some of the hood panels. The paint laid out much better that way. Hopefully I will be able to cut the peal out with some 1500 and 2000. If not I will respray them laying flat next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Tom, Tom, Tom (I'm not trying to be funny)DO NOT start with 1500!!!Start with 600 if the orange peel is significant. If you start with too fine of paper, you'll only follow the "divits" and end up with nice smooth orange peel. Cut the peeks down with 600, then move up to 1000, 1500, 2000.Nice looking colors, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 West,Strange thing someone else was telling me the same thing just the other day when they saw my pictures. Will need to run out and get some 600 then. Don't worry about being funny about it because the more great advice I receive the better for me because I am still learning. ThanksColor is not the original but I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I probably don't have to tell you to get the proper sanding pad, the longer the better. You do not want to hold the sand paper with just your hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Yes, 'sanding pads and sponges' are Great (better than paper on block, for curved surfaces). Can be purchased from Harbor-Freight for low price.http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=46753 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbirdman Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I going to try these sanding pads with a 6" palm DA. I was at the paint store last winter and the owner said a lot of paint shops are going to these for ease of use. You start wet sanding with 1000 and then move to 2000 and then 4000. After 4000, you only need a very little polishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I still suggest you start your wet sanding at 600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 The depth of roughness (orange-peel or fish-eyes) determines which sanding grit should be used, but like West says, 600 is usually the best to start with.Electric sanders work well on large flat areas but areas that are curved or rounded are best done by Hand, with sponges or pads.(personally I like sponges better, they have the correct amount of flex) (pads have a little too much flex) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I had one of the finest restorers in the country spray my Porsche, and even then we started with 600. However, we did base coat/clear coat, and put a good helping of clear coat on it so we had some room to sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AntarcticDave Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Tom - I haven't forgotten I owe you some pictures. The color looks great (lighter than mine). The shop painting my 47 Caddy told me they weren't satisfied with my roof, passenger door or passenger rear fender - so, they fired their painter, hired a new (but known to them) one, and are repainting those. I'm glad they are being picky, but hope I get to see the car before it hibernates again for the winter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbirdman Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Tom,You missed the opportunity to paint your car this color. Just think, if your car broke down, no need to set out road flares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 That is close to the color of my friends 1970 Dodge Challenger 340 6 PAC T/A. This one here is a little brighter.It sure does stand out in the crowd. Even with the white white walls. I don't think if I ever seen white walls as bright as them there. Wonder what it would look like with black walls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Roadsters look a lot better with black tires. Back in 1932, or whatever year that car is, I don't think paint color pigments could get a color that vibrant. Some people paint their cars based on a color illustration they've seen in an ad or brochure, when in fact, the particular color was probably not even available, let alone, possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bkazmer Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 From a pigment availability, it might well have been possible - remember that pigments that would not be used today, like cadmium and chrome +6 based yellows, were readily available. How well they weathered, well, that's another story.The Golden Anniversary Packards with metal flake in clear base should have been expected to fail quickly as they did.Perhaps a little shaver saw that green and grew up to work for Chrysler in the 70's and spec in Lime Light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 Sprayed some High Build on Saturday 10/18/2008. Let the blocking begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbirdman Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Need a heater for that garage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Too bad that Piranha-fish can't be Trained to do some Blocking. But I guess his main job is 'Guard-fish', correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Ken,Why you ask do I need a Heater. Do you have one?Right now you can barley see it (it is behind Harley) I have one of them Floor Standing Electric oil heaters that I turn on the night before I spray and I also have one of them little ceramic heaters (but I can't run both or it will trip the breaker (I told the contractor when they built the additional garage that I wanted separate breakers for the outlets they didn't wire it up that way. They have one breaker for the whole new garage urgg)). The heaters do okay but when it gets really cold my breath is warmer Hey Rick,The fish I posted are Oscars and yes they do have teeth but not as bad as your pet Piranha's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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