Thanks Vance,
No, not me in the pics, I let the pro's spray the paint. I am at the
body shop every day going over the process, sort of like Big Paul on
American Chopper. Making sure things get covered the right way the first
time, and the right primers and paint are being used, sometimes yelling
to clean things up a bit.
I'm painting PPG Pimento in a base coat-clear coat process. Two coats
each, with one coat of primer. I'm not using the old system of enamel or
the sand until Christmas lacquer method.
The process is all preparation; it's been three weeks of welding, lead
filling and straightening to get to this stage. Plastic is only used on
the old steel to get it smooth, really just fascia and rear light panel.
And I did need it on one spot on the top bulkhead panel.
I have done some sanding and welding for fun, the guys at the shop have
been giving me a few lessons.
BTW, it's a 4K paint job.
GH
-----Original Message-----
From: Navarrette, Vance [mailto:vance.navarrette@intel.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 12:30 PM
To: genehart@att.net; 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Photo Album from Gene: Tub is getting finish primer, next
step PPG Pimento Red
Gene:
I am soooooo jealous! After I get the new motor and OD tranny
back in,
the next big project is to tear it all down and again and paint it.
Seeing all your pics is making me want it all NOW!!! I won't be
starting my teardown until next fall some time.
Is that a picture of you painting it? What kind of paint are you
using?
Vance
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1974 Mimosa Yellow Triumph TR6
Cogito Ergo Zoom
(I think, therefore I go fast)
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of genehart@att.net
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:56 AM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Photo Album from Gene: Tub is getting finish primer, next step
PPG Pimento Red
This is how I finished my Tub, wings, boot and bonnet. The tub here is
getting it's final coat of Primer, then paint. Things should be going
back together by Saturday. I can't wait!! It's been a year since it's
been in one piece. Pictures of the finished product in a week. (I
shrinkwrapped (See pic) the chassis to keep as much dust off as
possable, Then as soon as the tub is attatched I'll fit the fenders.)
You're invited to view these photos online at Ofoto!
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