Modern Bullitt build

[keepat]

After block/wet sanding the 1st coats of clear with 800 grit I sprayed the final 2 coats of clear on the doors this weekend.
Thanks
Pat

 

[SimDog]

Absolutely beautiful job Pat! Going to be an awesome Charger

 

[Moparstyle]

Really nice build

 

[747mopar]

You've got me interested in this whole wet sand and re clear the clear coat idea. I'm assuming this cuts down on buffing since you sand any orange peel and dirt out allowing the final coats to go on smoother?? Interested to hear the benefits since I always paint start to finish all in the same day.

Doors look great!

 

[keepat]

You've got me interested in this whole wet sand and re clear the clear coat idea. I'm assuming this cuts down on buffing since you sand any orange peel and dirt out allowing the final coats to go on smoother?? Interested to hear the benefits since I always paint start to finish all in the same day.

Doors look great!

This process really doesn’t save any time on the final color sanding and buffing. It does allow you to flatten the multiple layers of paint that can be a little irregular, prior to the last two coats of clear giving you a much flatter surface.

 

[whayden2003]

Not trying to hijack or turn this into "painting 107" but the only reason I do is to have more material to cut. I spray two coats of clear. Let it set above 70 for three to four days then 800 and reclear three coats. then cut and buff. Again. Sorry for speaking out of turn.

 

[Hemirunner]

I must be flat stupid because I make this whole paint thing into rocket science. Maybe that’s because there’s several methods of doing it and all are correct. I’m usually focused in on “the right way” and not used to multiple correct methods. I’m just extremely impressed with this project and the black paint is just the icing on a well made cake. Well done Pat. Can’t wait to see the finished product!

 

[whayden2003]

All I can say is. Follow pat and you will be fine. Your results may vary. Actual spraying of the paint is not the skill part of this at all.

 

[keepat]

I must be flat stupid because I make this whole paint thing into rocket science. Maybe that’s because there’s several methods of doing it and all are correct. I’m usually focused in on “the right way” and not used to multiple correct methods. I’m just extremely impressed with this project and the black paint is just the icing on a well made cake. Well done Pat. Can’t wait to see the finished product!

I just hope this black icing cake is edible when it’s done ;-)
Thanks
Pat

 

[mopar4don]

Please pass that cake over here so I can get me some.... O it looks good to me!

 

[Average Joe]

Thank You Pat for posting the how to on this body and paint work! I plan on doing my first full paint job on a truck I am building and following your thread has answered a lot of questions. THANK YOU! NICE WORK!
Thanks,Joe

 

[keepat]

This hood has been a pain in the a$$! First time I tried to paint it I found a bodywork blemish that I missed. After fixing the bodywork, I tried for the 2nd time to paint the hood only to have reaction between the sealer and basecoat that crinkled paint. So once again I blocked sanded, primed and blocked sanded again :-( The 3rd time turn out to be the charm as the hood sprayed out great. The body is next!
Thanks
Pat

 

[HawkRod]

... only to have reaction between the sealer and basecoat that crinkled paint...
Pat

^^^ This is why I am chicken about trying to paint myself.

So I am a novice and have never painted a car. But in painting parts I have sometimes had this happen, even though I tried to do everything right. WHY? The painting process just seems to be fraught with unknowns. So if Pat had issues then it is no wonder I do!

Pat, if you have any ideas why the paint reacted, I would love to hear them as it would help novices like myself!

Thanks,

Hawk

 

[747mopar]

Hood looks beautiful!!! Watching your progress has me itching to get the ball rolling on my daughter's car. As painful as it can be at times restoring these old cars is almost additive.

 

[keepat]

^^^ This is why I am chicken about trying to paint myself.

So I am a novice and have never painted a car. But in painting parts I have sometimes had this happen, even though I tried to do everything right. WHY? The painting process just seems to be fraught with unknowns. So if Pat had issues then it is no wonder I do!

Pat, if you have any ideas why the paint reacted, I would love to hear them as it would help novices like myself!

Thanks,

Hawk

Hawk,
I wish I knew what caused that problem?? But it was the only panel I had any issues with. I have my fingers crossed as I still have yet to paint the body, wish me luck
Thank you
Pat

 

[keepat]

Hood looks beautiful!!! Watching your progress has me itching to get the ball rolling on my daughter's car. As painful as it can be at times restoring these old cars is almost additive.

I agree the restoration is the best part for me as well! Fortunately I already have my next project lined up so I won’t need to see a therapist when this charger is finished ;-)
Enjoy the time with your daughter working on her car, It was a fun time when we restored my sons 68 Bullitt Mustang!
Thanks
Pat

 

[aussiewannabee69]

Wow. Just bloody wow. I wish i had even half the skills you you posses. Awesome build cant wait to see the result

 

[747mopar]

I agree the restoration is the best part for me as well! Fortunately I already have my next project lined up so I won’t need to see a therapist when this charger is finished ;-)
Enjoy the time with your daughter working on her car, It was a fun time when we restored my sons 68 Bullitt Mustang!
Thanks
Pat

Just noticed the "additive"..... damn spell check!

 

[gkent]

So when you're doing your sheet metal welding, are you leaving a slight gap between the pieces or are they butted as close as possible?

 

[keepat]

So when you're doing your sheet metal welding, are you leaving a slight gap between the pieces or are they butted as close as possible?

I leave a very small gap, to big and you will pull the metal in as you weld.
Pat