Ryoken's Guide to Rust Treatment and Bodywork 101

[ryoken]

You should be... I can't believe you took me from "what's rust bullet? how do I get this rust off?"...to ripping panels off, welding, filling, priming....not only can I not believe that I am actually doing it, but I can't believe I actually took on the task....I didn't know what I was getting into

The primer gun finally "clicked" just last week...it occured to me that I don't even think about it anymore...I just load it and change spray patterns without thought almost...

Which brings me to another question....as I was priming the quarter the other day....on a long surface like that I couldn't help but think about painting base....and as I primed I wondered whether or not it matters if you paint in "front" of the line or "behind" the line....in front of the wet edge "pulling" it towards you...or "behind" the edge pushing it away...which side of the wet edge do you want to be? Looking at that edge is how I know if I am going too slow or too fast...

Something tells me that base and clearcoat are going to be a whole new feel....

I pretty much watch the lead edge..... what the gun hasn't sprayed yet... you can see your wet edge thru the spray usually... but it's not something I'm overly conscience of...

it's always best to get your eyes down kinda low, more down where the gun level is... that way you can catch light reflection in the wetness... and why it's ALWAYS a good idea to have SOME light down low when squirting.... I'll lay 8' fluro fixtures down on the garage floor....

 

[ryoken]

Good teacher!
I am amazed by the progress Chief has made...when I first started reading this I thought that guy will never get it done.

Good job guys!

thanks.. he's been an excellent student... not too many reminders, etc... and he's certainly been a hard worker.. which, in body work is everything..

well, ok, than there's the huge materials and tools bill too...

 

[Chief Brody]

I need to start thinking about what more equipment I will need to paint with...and also I need to decide where I am going to paint it...I think the driveway is out...I have a robin and it's nest crapping on me...and the trees have started spitting sap...

Also the white stripe has me worried...I was afraid to drill holes for the trim pieces because I can't guarantee I am measuring accurately from the body line...it isn't precise because it is sort of a rolled edge...how do you get accurate holes for the trim pieces...and how do you accurately lay out the tape for the white two tone?

 

[ryoken]

you need to fit your trim.. install it on the truck.. remove... prime... color should split behind molding, centered on the holes... you'll want olive drab green 3M fineline for that...

 

[Fordum]

Good teacher!
I am amazed by the progress Chief has made...when I first started reading this I thought that guy will never get it done.

Good job guys!

You know, I am actually beginning to get a little worried about him.

I always figured he would finish if he could stick with it. But now, even though its still far off in the distance, I can start to see the end.

And I'm worried about what happens when he attaches the last badge, or does the last little thing to it and then looks around for what to do next.............

And there is nothing!!!

How does he force himself to get up in the morning?

 

[Chief Brody]

You know, I am actually beginning to get a little worried about him.

I always figured he would finish if he could stick with it. But now, even though its still far off in the distance, I can start to see the end.

And I'm worried about what happens when he attaches the last badge, or does the last little thing to it and then looks around for what to do next.............

And there is nothing!!!

How does he force himself to get up in the morning?

That's when the fun begins! I am ready to drive it instead of working hard on it...that's when I plan that drive up to Oaks Bluff...I found my old Brody house but it doesn't look the same after 38 years:
That little building out to the right is the garage where Brody pulls out of the driveway....the house has been completely altered and remodeled...but the houses in the distant are exactly the same.

 

[Chevy305]

Whenever you do make it up to Martha's Vineyard, make sure to give the mass guys a shout. I'd love to see this when its done

 

[Chief Brody]

Uh Oh....I sprayed my valve covers today and the first coat went on fine...the second coat ran...probably the 95 degrees and 80% humidity...

so...how do you deal with rattle can runs? how many years do you let it dry before sanding?

 

[Chief Brody]

I am not impressed with my abilities in painting with a spray can.....but I guess it will have to do....

 

[ryoken]

They look A-Ok-Joe.....

chevy orange?

 

[Chief Brody]

They look A-Ok-Joe.....

chevy orange?

Yep...Plasti-Kote brand from CarQuest...there are some tiny pinhole bubbles that I don't like...maybe they will go away as they dry?

 

[y5mgisi]

They sure look good in pictures!!

 

[ryoken]

not overly familiar with plasticote.. i've used it a few times...

maybe give em a 600 wetsand and overcoat...

 

[Chevy305]

I recommend Eastwood's ceramic engine paint. No primer needed, you can brush or spray it on, and its tough as nails. It beats the hell out of any spray can engine paint I've used. Though I've never used the stuff you just sprayed.
I painted my 355 before dropping it in 2 years ago and after a lot of offroading and 2 winters of salt spray its still holding up great!

 

[Chief Brody]

I recommend Eastwood's ceramic engine paint. No primer needed, you can brush or spray it on, and its tough as nails. It beats the hell out of any spray can engine paint I've used. Though I've never used the stuff you just sprayed.
I painted my 355 before dropping it in 2 years ago and after a lot of offroading and 2 winters of salt spray its still holding up great!

I actually have opted for the ceramic 2k Ultra underhood black for under the engine compartment...but I didn't see their ceramic engine paint.

 

[Chevy305]

Ya scroll through my build thread to see the engine. Also search for my S10 v8 swap thread "A build of a different variety" to see the engine I painted for that.
After 2 engines I still have paint left over in the quart.

 

[Chief Brody]

I am getting sooooo close...another whole day today wet blocking and puttying and priming...
The 4th is on a Wednesday this year....if I take off Thursday and Friday I will have 5 solid days to hammer this....I WILL get it ready to paint by the end of 4th of July week.

It's hard to tell in the pics because all you can see is the reflection of trees and objects which throws you off

 

[76zimmer]

the wet look while wet sanding gives a pretty good impression of your final outcome!
looking good!

 

[Chief Brody]

the wet look while wet sanding gives a pretty good impression of your final outcome!
looking good!

Yes, and even the final color isn't that much darker....

 

[y5mgisi]

Good work Chief! Now i REALLY cant wait to see your update at the end of Independence day weekend! That should be bad ass!