Here are some Pics of the restoration of the 1981 K5 Blazer that I own. I striped the interior out and removed the fiberglass hard top and started with the top in the shop...
The Beast Wrapped and waiting his turn in the shop..
Freshly pulled Hard top...
Windows Pulled and sanded...
Taped and ready for first coat of primer...
First coat of Primer sprayed with HVLP Sprayer, have not used this type before still figuring it out...hehe
Wet Sanding after first coat of Primer...
Second Coat a lil thicker in content, starting to figure out HVLP sprayer...
Painted and wet sanded second coat
Even sprayed the inside, Looks like a new Top...
Alright, You cant see it in the following pics, but I got wrinkled paint bad after I sprayed the Clearcoat. I tried something different on last coat. I did not mix the CatII Catalyst in the last batch of paint seeing how the paint did not call for it. But the first two coats I mixed some in for the heck of it. Well since I did not mix it in I think that is why I am getting the wrinkles.. Grrr
Looks good at a distance, up close looks like crap..
The only thing I can think of is to sand down to the second coat of paint and then re-wet sand with fine grit and try to respray clearcoat...
The Beast is in the shop and stripped...
Well the body work has begun and so far so good.
Passenger side floor board rusted..
Rust Cut out and gone...
Patch work Initiated. No picking on the welding job. Besides its gonna be hidden by either sound proofing and carpet or ground down and rust bulleted and body filled... LOL!
Had to patch drivers side also..
Now for the grinding, Rust Bullet and body filler. Then what I have been waiting for the Primer and paint... YEAH!!!!
The Beast Wrapped and waiting his turn in the shop..
Freshly pulled Hard top...
Windows Pulled and sanded...
Taped and ready for first coat of primer...
First coat of Primer sprayed with HVLP Sprayer, have not used this type before still figuring it out...hehe
Wet Sanding after first coat of Primer...
Second Coat a lil thicker in content, starting to figure out HVLP sprayer...
Painted and wet sanded second coat
Even sprayed the inside, Looks like a new Top...
Alright, You cant see it in the following pics, but I got wrinkled paint bad after I sprayed the Clearcoat. I tried something different on last coat. I did not mix the CatII Catalyst in the last batch of paint seeing how the paint did not call for it. But the first two coats I mixed some in for the heck of it. Well since I did not mix it in I think that is why I am getting the wrinkles.. Grrr
Looks good at a distance, up close looks like crap..
The only thing I can think of is to sand down to the second coat of paint and then re-wet sand with fine grit and try to respray clearcoat...
The Beast is in the shop and stripped...
Well the body work has begun and so far so good.
Passenger side floor board rusted..
Rust Cut out and gone...
Patch work Initiated. No picking on the welding job. Besides its gonna be hidden by either sound proofing and carpet or ground down and rust bulleted and body filled... LOL!
Had to patch drivers side also..
Now for the grinding, Rust Bullet and body filler. Then what I have been waiting for the Primer and paint... YEAH!!!!
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Thanks for the 
But wait till you see how I got them planned to be sprayed.. ie. graphically.. 
Well turned out to be six 1/4 pints.. That is what I used to do the interior of my truck. I ordered another quart to do the second coat and the rest I will use on the underbody. I am gonna buy a cheapo paint gun and spray the underside... Should have plenty.. We will see
Wow.. I am glad to see that people are actually watching this project.. I am no Pro that is for sure.. But if there is one thing that you learn from this thread and walk away with then I guess these Forums Rock.. I have learned so much from this forum already.. Thanks Guys..
