Yeah, I’ve been testing on some scrap plywood before I get started to get a feel for the gun. I’m using single stage paint tho so no need for clear coat.
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Yeah, I’ve been testing on some scrap plywood before I get started to get a feel for the gun. I’m using single stage paint tho so no need for clear coat.
Even easier. Carry on.
Primer is done. Topcoat is about to go down.
There she is boys. GM Victory Red. Or as my dad calls it: Fire Engine Red. It’s the reddest red I’ve ever seen.
She will get dragged back out into the sunlight Sunday afternoon. Then we really get a glimpse of her new color!
Andy
She will get dragged back out into the sunlight Sunday afternoon. Then we really get a glimpse of her new color!
Andy
A few more in the glittering string lights.
Andy
Andy
Nice work!
Did you build that canopy?
My ex and I had 2 10x20 we used for camping.
My ex and I had 2 10x20 we used for camping.
Looks real nice!
Your engine looks great too, real nice work!
Your engine looks great too, real nice work!
Mighty gine work.
You've brought it a long way.
You've brought it a long way.
Thank you!
We had the canopy already. It’s the parking spot for our blue suburban. I bought extra transparent tarps to temporarily close in the sides for the paint job.
Thank you!
Thanks. Got a long way to go still!
Quick little camping/beach trip with my son in the BluBurb for a little relaxation after such a big job.
Andy
Andy
Got it moved out in front of the shop again and threw the 37s back on.
White side inserts would be perfect on that!
I couldn’t let it be.
Y’all either didn’t notice or you’re really gracious.
The first attempt at paint was less than satisfactory as the sunlight made it obvious that the paint was uneven and streaky. I think it was partially due to using a gun too small for the task. So I went to work giving it all a light sanding with 1,000 grit. Shot it again today giving it 3 more coats on top of the first 3. It’ll be a few days before it sees sunlight due to inclement weather, but I think this time full coverage was achieved. I’m contemplating a wet sand and buff once the paint has fully cured. We will see.
I modified the filters on this first photo so we could see just how uneven the paint was.
I half enjoyed the dulled look of the sanded fresh paint …
But I prefer the shine.
I know, I need to fix the gaps on those cargo doors.
Andy
Y’all either didn’t notice or you’re really gracious.
The first attempt at paint was less than satisfactory as the sunlight made it obvious that the paint was uneven and streaky. I think it was partially due to using a gun too small for the task. So I went to work giving it all a light sanding with 1,000 grit. Shot it again today giving it 3 more coats on top of the first 3. It’ll be a few days before it sees sunlight due to inclement weather, but I think this time full coverage was achieved. I’m contemplating a wet sand and buff once the paint has fully cured. We will see.
I modified the filters on this first photo so we could see just how uneven the paint was.
I half enjoyed the dulled look of the sanded fresh paint …
But I prefer the shine.
I know, I need to fix the gaps on those cargo doors.
Andy
Finally put the “meth lab” (as my wife calls it) away and let the RedBurb get a little “sun” … then immediately covered it up because it’s Florida and it rains here.
Definitely looks a lot smoother. Looking forward to seeing it in some real sun.
Andy
Definitely looks a lot smoother. Looking forward to seeing it in some real sun.
Andy
Looks good.
The first scratch is going to suck.
The first scratch is going to suck.
Yeah. It makes me wonder whether or not I should even bother wetsanding. But I do have a few spots that need to be fixed
Catching some sun
Dang that thing is pretty! Got some good shine to it.
