torredcuda
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I have used the taped razor blade trick as well as a similar tool but honestly would rather have it a bit peely and wet sand it rather than deal with trying to get runs like that flat.
1970 Plymouth Sport Satellite from Junk to......
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Working essentially with a broken right wrist for the last few weeks. Needless to say progress has been very slow. Reworking the clear coat on a door panel. Its looking good and hopefully I’ll gain more function in my right arm soon.
Also received my new rear glass today. The AMD had a defect and I sent it back. AMD then they ran out and it went back order. I believe the profile of the AMD wasn’t factory correct with the bubble bulge as noted by others. Apparently the mold is not accurately reproduced.
So I ordered one from Auto City Classic Glass. I believe this is the right profile. If it is its good to get the word out as everyone lost confidence in all the glass mfg. this is the green tint and is very good quality. Comes from Diamond Glass in Thailand not China.
Let me know what you think of the glass!
Also received my new rear glass today. The AMD had a defect and I sent it back. AMD then they ran out and it went back order. I believe the profile of the AMD wasn’t factory correct with the bubble bulge as noted by others. Apparently the mold is not accurately reproduced.
So I ordered one from Auto City Classic Glass. I believe this is the right profile. If it is its good to get the word out as everyone lost confidence in all the glass mfg. this is the green tint and is very good quality. Comes from Diamond Glass in Thailand not China.
Let me know what you think of the glass!
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Looks good in those photos.
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ECS do factory correct glass. Its good from what I hear.
Restarting the paint clock with a fresh coat of epoxy for final seal and paint and clear now in sight.
Paint goes on tomorrow. Wow the amount of work that’s gone into this is crazy. Starting to think about the assembly process and the interior scoping out carpet and body plugs already purchased.
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I love the smell of fresh paint and the beautiful shine it has, especially when it is still wet. I don't like the anxiety I get when I'm painting though. I'm always expecting a fly or mosquito to land in the paint or to drip sweat onto the car.
Good luck.....post pictures!
Good luck.....post pictures!
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Best of luck! I hate spraying clear. I'd much rather spray single stage solid.
This is the 3rd Wanda base coat and I just put on the 4th. Went on over 4 coats of SPI white Epoxy and 1 coat SPI Epoxy sealer. Went on smooth flat and no orange peel. I am very happy with the color. Tomorrow the clear will go on!
4 coats of SPI Universal Clear. Yup more runs than the Cubs could hope for but overall happy with the results. Up next cut and buff then assembly time yikes!
Ok all runs gone using razor method. Then I decided to cut it. Started with 1000, 1200, 1500, 2000, 2500 and 3000 all by hand. I found that even with a great DA I would see swirling with the 3000 so I just finished by hand. Laborious yes but gratifying seeing it actually start to shine with wet sanding paper. Going to start buffing after I get my compounds. Just bought a full set of pads white yellow green and blue for my new forced geared DA.
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Ok so while waiting for my buffing compounds I decided to build a high quality heavy duty shelf plate. I used the heavy brown fiber board and covered it with heavy cloth backed vinyl. Trying to decide when to put the rear glass in now that the tray cover is in. I need the space in the garage…..
So I was able to get buffing on the Satellite yesterday. Decided to use 3D 500 with a wool pad then moved to a blue coarse pad then 3D 520 (smells so good) with a yellow fine pad. Cutting and buffing really takes a nice paint job to another level. The SPI Universal Clear is very workable.
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Good to see some progress pictures. Excellent choice for the color. It looks "tangy" like if you licked it, it would be tart and sweet at the same time.
No, I have no intention of licking anyone's car.....this was merely an expression.
No, I have no intention of licking anyone's car.....this was merely an expression.
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That looks gorgeous! Lot of time and effort paying off. I would wait to put the rear glass in until you get the headliner in.
With a white interior is will tase like a creamsicle….. just saying…
Headliner should be here any day. I still need to find the bows. Might not have all the clips and I am not sure if I have the door plates with teeth. It’s been so dang long ago that I disassembled this car.
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Looking forward to seeing the next stage of your build. Putting the jewelry on and interior in, is the best part.
JimKueneman
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That was some dedication with the plastic on the ceiling Ron! Looks great. For the "next time" looks at these for the finer grits...
Sunmight 6" Sunfoam Grip Foam Sanding Discs
They are like denim jeans and any grit will squish into them so you can DA the last few steps and not get pigtails.
Sunmight 6" Sunfoam Grip Foam Sanding Discs
They are like denim jeans and any grit will squish into them so you can DA the last few steps and not get pigtails.
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