The Jalopy Journal
It’s crazy to run into this post. Magoo built my car and it’s an almost spit image of that car except with a sbc Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Yeah originally when the guy painted the car and outer frame, ford red matched. So now the new paint that is chipping away matches exactly to the...
I have no idea. I don't know anything about paint. I got screwed on the paint job I traded a mustang for. Sent from my iPhone using The...
I don't mean to match the magazine as a paint chip. I mean I don't want to paint it black or another color only for the reason that I'd like it to...
I'm hoping for it to match the magazine that it's in. That's the only reason I'm not changing anything substantial. I would love to start fresh...
Actually, I can't use it. I'd have to shoot my undercarriage also because it's darker. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Too bad I can't get another can so I'd have enough to shoot my car. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Sorry thought I was clear with my destination on this color thing.. I wander with my explanations sometimes, now I know why she's always pissed at...
Here the headlight mount area. The dark is from paint can, beside that is "ford red" engine enamel and outside of that is supposedly "ford red"...
I need to refinish the whole car. I had a guy paint it and "ford red" matched exactly to frame and body. He didn't paint under the car and you...
Paint must lighten up with reducer? Looks so dark compared to my car. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Wow. I searched everywhere looking for that info. It's always the last place I look! Thanks!! Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Thank you. That's what I was scared of.. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I can't seem to find any info on this stuff. Do they not make it anymore? Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I found about a can and a half of Glasurit paint that is about 38 years old. I opened up the can that is half full and it looks amazingly in good...
Yep got all the help I needed and appreciate it all. I'm going with all your suggestions. Thank you
I understand but I've never said anything about watching tv to learn, let alone I never said anything about knowing anything about painting in...
Metlmunchr I think you just schooled me every direction but south. My fault in life is trusting people. I'm glad you put it out like you did. I...
I gave him about a grand cash to help with material and a $7,000 car on the low side that he really wanted. I understand errors. I believe he...
Of course I've had my answer but it sounds like I'm venting. To fix this issue, I'm making him rent a paint booth, we are going to paint supply...
Putting fiberglass door on. More paint chips off. Is it supposed to chip this easy?! F#*%[IMG]
Just talked to the guy. Last night he said he etch primed it. Today he told me that he acid washed it and that the paint should stick really good...
Lesson learned for sure. People sell themselves on their work and I've learned to not trust without further proof. At least I know what is most...
Oh yeah and he said he used etching primer when I talked to him yesterday
Yep I agree with everyone. I got screwed. He seen the pieces and said not to worry that he will fix them. Said it must be the paint and told me...
He was a good acquaintance and let him park the car at his shop since I had no room for it. He started driving it and tags are expired so he...
It was a trade deal where I traded him a 2002 mustang gt and holding the title until complete. Got myself stuck in a spot.
Going rounds with a painter. First paint job had bugs, runs, fisheyes, etc. The doors and rumble seat you could see black dots all over. Almost...
I have no idea what it is. Maybe I will ask my grandma. See if she remembers.
When you paint all the hardware, springs, etc. What paint do you use? Do you have a preference that holds up really well?
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