Painted my first car
 

You guys have helped me with auto body questions over the years, and this week I finally saw it through.

I used primer and paint mixed at my local Napa. The color laid down real nice. The clear fought me a little, but nothing a little extra time spent wet sanding wont fix.

I thought I took a pic of it in clear, but I guess not. I'll grab one tomorrow.

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Excellent ... post some pics of it after the clear is all done.

Never say never when it comes to doing things yourself.

Very cool! Thanks for sharing

Nice project. I sure hope you covered the TV and everything else before you sprayed the clear.

Yup! That stuff goes everywhere! It certainly likes to stick to arm hair.

'69? or 70? One of my favorite bodies. Best friend in High School's older brother had a 69 390 4 speed. Like the Keystone's also.

The quarter scoops are 69. 69 and 70 were the best looking bodies IMHO. We are doing a 70 SCJ, very similar body.

It's a 69.

I got it wet sanded and buffed between yesterday and today. Took a few pics.

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Wow, looks great. You have to be happy with that. You must have a lot of ability and worked hard to get that result. Motivational for us dreamers!

And that has always been one of the best-looking cars ever for me. Will not be mistaken for a new jelly bean. My first new car was a 76 Celica GT Liftback because it copied that body almost exactly.

Hard work pays off again! Looks incredible. well done sir

Looks great!!

Was it your first time using a buffer too ? There is a slight learning curve....lol

Thanks guys!

It was a lot of work, but totally worth it. I still need to paint the satin black portion of the hood, rear wing, and louvers. I'll probably get that done this week.

I've used it before, but it's always been on vehicles that have looked pretty good anyway.

On this project I wet sanded up to 2000 grit, and buffed using 3M products with a wool and foam pad.

Way to go congrats on the job.....I know u said Napa supplied the products but can we have .Primer, Paint brand and clear Details if possible .looks dam nice .....love the shakers on those cars too.....

Please Please Please let my DIY paint turn out that nice.

I think the buffer learning curve has eased up a bit the new buffers that are out these days. 35 years ago when I worked in a body shop they wouldn't let me touch the buffer, you could ruin a new paint just very quickly. It was HUGE, heavy, and turned very fast.

Thanks!

Primer is Finish 1 Acrylic

Reducer for primer is Finish 1 FT215

The paint is Napa Automotive Finishes by Martin Senour Paints

Reducer for paint is Napa Cross/Fire

The clear is High Teck high gloss universal clear

Activator for the clear is High Teck 7103

Congratulations., looks great

I painted my first car a few years ago and remember the stress.

Well Done

X2 One of the best looking cars ever designed.

And congratulations on painting your own car. It looks good. When you get it all finished it will look great.
You have shown people that it's possible. It is so stressful! Right? But so rewarding.

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Primer is Finish 1 Acrylic

Reducer for primer is Finish 1 FT215

The paint is Napa Automotive Finishes by Martin Senour Paints

Reducer for paint is Napa Cross/Fire

The clear is High Teck high gloss universal clear

Activator for the clear is High Teck 7103
Thanks appreciate the info...