[Formulajones]

A couple pictures, more can be seen on the thread I started with it. Verdoro is a beautiful color when using a good paint system. Way better than the factory single stage lacquer job. I really need to take it to a nice location for better pics now that the car is finished, but pics really don't do it justice. It has to be seen in person with the different lighting.

[salem1912]

Originally Posted by dataway

That is exactly the color I want, and exactly the color I remember on my 68 when purchased in 76.

Saved the label photo. But can you give me any info on the paint as far as type? BC/CC ? Single stage? Is that number before PRIME on the label the recommended primer?

Don't know a lot about modern paints ... so any information would be helpful.
Thanks.

Dataway it was BC?CC the PRIME on the label just means that mix would be the "base" color If you wanted lighter or darker for you taste you would add or minus from that. Nothing to do with the pre paint primer.

[dataway]

Thanks salem.

I'm still up in the air about BC/CC or SS. I actually don't want anything better than factory, I want it to look like factory, tad dull, tiny bit of orange peel. It will never see the rain, and will be stored indoors so longevity is not a huge issue.

Still .... I realize these days more people want to see a very glossy BC/CC type paint ... I need to go to some shows and see both in person.

[Formulajones]

Even todays single stage paints will appear better than the factory lacquer jobs. These enamel single stage systems will be more glossy, appear deeper, and hold up better to the elements.

I do a few single stage jobs here but it's probably 1 out of every 10. I generally only do it if the customer wants a non metallic paint.
If it's a solid color with no metallic, it can be buffed to a deep sparkling mirror like finish and most people looking at it can't even tell if it's single stage or B/C.

Just keep in mind Verdoro Green does have quite a bit of metallic in it, so if you go single stage I wouldn't plan on doing any (or very little) buffing.

Both systems have their advantages but these days, with the cost of materials, you really don't save much of anything going with the single stage system, and for what things cost, most of my customers want B/C, buffed, slick and shiny. Very rarely will I ever come across someone that wants a factory type finish with a slight amount of orange peel. I can do it, but 95% of people don't want it. And quite honestly, since my name is on it, I prefer a quality fit and finish when done.

[salem1912]

[QUOTE=dataway;5818088]Thanks salem.

I'm still up in the air about BC/CC or SS. I actually don't want anything better than factory, I want it to look like factory, tad dull, tiny bit of orange peel. It will never see the rain, and will be stored indoors so longevity is not a huge issue.

Still .... I realize these days more people want to see a very glossy BC/CC type paint ... I need to go to some shows and see both in person.[/QUO

I talked to the painter about the finish it would have and made it clear I didn't want the "wet shinny" look, just as close to factory as possible. I'll ask him as I believe it's how he applied the paint to get my request done. Formulajones is right there is a lot of metallic in Verdoro.

[dataway]

Yep... I remember the ten year old Verdora on my 68 .. in places where it was worn very thin, you could literally feel the metallic bits in it, like very fine sand paper.

[Pecosbill]

Originally Posted by 68droptop

I had the jack under the oil pan to level it out til tonight

Same way I installed the drive train of my 64. It's amazingly easier to install the clutch and tranny when you can straddle it, aim and push. Then just gently use the connecting bolts to snug it all up to the bell housing, stand back and admire what you've done.


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