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Re: Chev EK
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 11:16 am
by EK283
Thanks Jay,
That's exactly what I have done, fingers crossed and I must admit I am a bit paranoid but soldier on.
Sanded the joints back with 40 grit, they look ok.Re filled and sanded painted and highfilled.

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Phew, got some tiny spots to touch up then start looking and final rub back in prep for paint.
Original colour Capricorn Coral and Snowcrest white has got the final nod ! Some will dislike it and some will love it.

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The final match has been mixed until its as close as possible to the original.
Getting very close for this paint to happen !!
Regards Greg
Re: Chev EK
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 12:13 pm
by thebrotherj
Great colour combo if you ask me!!

Re: Chev EK
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 7:15 pm
by Errol62


One of my favourites Greg and always good of you can keep it original. Two tone brown interior is a must!
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Re: Chev EK
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2018 6:35 am
by Harv
I reckon the Capricorn Coral will suit the car nicely. Not too many vehicles running around in that colour, so it wont be a bellybutton car. The colour should age well too, unlike some of the modern colours (I wonder how many maroon or tiger mica cars from the 90's will get resprayed).
Cheers,
Harv
Re: Chev EK
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:05 pm
by EK283
Thanks for the comments guys,
I am getting really keen to throw on the colour but prep is the key and is realistically 80% of the paint job so patience is called for.
Hours of fun rubbing and blocking

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Regards Greg
Re: Chev EK
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2018 8:42 am
by EK283
Getting so close !!!
Blocking back the last time today I hope !!

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Regards Greg
Re: Chev EK
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2018 2:20 pm
by mph
Hope it stays on this time mate .
getting there

Re: Chev EK
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2018 7:04 pm
by Errol62


keep at it
Cheers
Clay
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Re: Chev EK
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:17 pm
by NoMAD
awesome mate... keep cracking on!
Cheers
Nathan
Re: Chev EK
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 11:33 am
by thebrotherj
I’m looking forward to seeing this on Saturday Greg. Are you applying the top coats/colour yourself?
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Re: Chev EK
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 4:16 pm
by EK283
Yes Joe,
I'm going to have a crack tomorrow !
The fun jobs of late have been drip chek sealer bastard of a job !, rubbing back and repriming the roof 3 times to get it as straight as possible and started the roof install of dynamat lite while the paint was drying, so to speak !

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Ready to go tomorrow, First time painting clear over base but its white so should go ok I hope !
Regards Greg
Re: Chev EK
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 7:45 pm
by EK JAY
Awesome Gregg colour combo should look good don't see many in that colour so will stand out in the right way and not like a dog ball way
What's the wheel plan chrome or stock style ?
Keep those pics coming

Re: Chev EK
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2018 10:10 am
by FireKraka
Looking great Greg hope all goes well with the painting.
Neil
Re: Chev EK
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2018 1:45 pm
by EK283
Well finally there is light at the end of the tunnel !
Colour at last or is it a shade !!
Got a couple of solvent pops, my fault laid the paint on to thick and I can see some scratch marks from sanding so I stopped and will rub the basecoat back tomorrow and try again. Its bloody nerve wrecking and frustrating but Its just got to be done !!!

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Tomorrow never comes !!
Regards Greg
Re: Chev EK
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2018 2:03 pm
by NoMAD
Looks great mate
Cheers
Nathan