Paint job process has begun

[Nostradamus]

Just stumbled across this thread. I'll join the chorus - can't believe how well that turned out in such a short period of time. Mindboggling really.

 

[SipLife]

Do you normally start wet sanding with 2000 grit? I’ve heard quite a few recommendations at 1500. What do you normally recommend?

 

[kelly saad]

Do you normally start wet sanding with 2000 grit? I’ve heard quite a few recommendations at 1500. What do you normally recommend?

Depends what you are dealing with. 2000 was fine today because the paint wasn't too hard yet. The 2000 scratches are removable with the compound I have, so I just used what I had. If you use 1500, then you have to go over it with 2000 anyway. When I would sand my VW's I would start with 800 dry on a DA sander. It would knock most of the orange peel down and then I would wet sand. I was going for glass smooth though, and trying to save time. There are some better ways to do it these days.

 

[jLB]

A very impressive "rush job". The paint on my son's 100 is starting to show its age, but this is a bit outside my skill set and/or comfort zone, even without taking into account the tight deadline .

Do I need to send him on a road trip to AZ to learn how to paint?

 

[sparkymoto]

Very inspiring project. Kudos for keeping us informed and entertained with detailed posts/pics! I think the color fits the 100's design well

 

[birch hill]

Looks great! What paint gun are you using?

 

[kelly saad]

Well, it’s alive! Waiting on powder coat shop for bumper and sliders, grille and headlights. The finish looks quite nice after wet sand and polishing.

 

[planomateo]

HIH9 is all about seeing this vehicle at this point.

 

[kelly saad]

Washed

 

[Bomar]

DAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMMMNNNNNNNNNNN.

That looks so good. So good...

 

[planomateo]

Wow!!! Easily the best color 100.

 

[Catskills]

Oh. My. God.

 

[Kabanstva]

Wow. Just wow. My jaw dropped when I saw the finished photos. Looks like glass and the color is perfect!

 

[kelly saad]

Powder coat shop is possibly my doom. I will get my stuff tomorrow even if it isn’t powder coated and I will Krylon all of it. Whatever.

 

[TXSunDevil]

I was in Flagstaff earlier in the month. I loved the Salsa Brava restaurant. I could stay a week if you started painting these full time

 

[kelly saad]

I was in Flagstaff earlier in the month. I loved the Salsa Brava restaurant. I could stay a week if you started painting these full time

We have better than Salsa Brava, glad you liked it though. I would totally paint these for people, not in my carport, but I would love to do this. Now that I know exactly how to disassemble the 100 series efficiently, It would be much less stressful.

 

[krice118]

Kelly this looks incredible. Bravo!

How many hours do you think you have in it?

 

[FxFormat]

This project puts my LC wrap job to shame

Nicely done, loving the color choice.

 

[SipLife]

I think this accurately describes my reaction.....

Hijack over. Well done.

 

[Clunky]

Kelly has SKILZ. Awesome job my friend!