Thanks. Actually the paint is very rough shape.
In fact, it would take nothing short of wet sanding
to really knock it down so it would look even and
glassy. Also, the metal flake is really heavy as you
will see in one of the shots. And some of the flake is
in the clear as well, making the buffing even more
complicated. Still though, I did what i could with what
I had. I don't have any sunlight shots, since I knew they
would not really make me fell any better (the scratches
left over are some real tough sob's)
just before sunset
sunset
stupid heavy metal flake
q-panel at dusk. During the restore, a portion of the panel
had to be replaced with sheet metal we had laying about in
the shop. The metal was heated, beaten into shape
(no access to an english wheel), and then welded onto
the remaining sections towards the door and
wheelwell.
3/4 @ dusk.
This last time, I gave the rotary a try, and used the following:
HT-HC
HT-MC
HT-LC
FPII
HT-PPG
The levelers were used in different areas where needed,
but each area was topped with FP, and then PPG. Also,
there are a lot of scratches in the paint. But since I am not
quite ready to experiment with paint correcting with a rotary,
I just reduced them some. But some stick out like a sore
thumb
The biggest challenge was negotiating the curves and such,
especially around the c-pill/ q-panel, and the fenders. I
decided not to get too cute with these spots, and just
rubbed these down by hand with some compound and
a wet heavy terry cloth. I still have to work on those
sections a little more, so I didn't use anything on them
yet.
When I am finally done, I am going to do is either top it
with some Natty's or #16, and then call it quits until it gets
a good reapaint, (if that ever happens in this decade).
Oh, before I forget, Thanks to Anthony for giving me some help and feedback:xyxthumbs
