James2 Posted November 14 Author Share Posted November 14 It definitely did not stick, but Iām sure it was user error! I will try better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 This is not clear coat related. The clear did exactly what it was supposed to do, which is stick to the color. There was simply no adhesion between the color and primer. This is achieved one of two ways- mechanically or chemically. Chemically is when the color is applied before the primer is 100% cured and therefore the two "fuse". This is tricky with yellow, as it will require multiple thin coats of paint right before the previous one is fully cured. Or you can create mechanical grip, by roughing up the primer underneath. This is easily achieved by simply sanding it right before painting the color on, with something like 600 or 800 grid.Ā Ā Ā Ā The most common mistake people make is to let the primer cure for days or weeks, then basically polish it super smooth, then let it sit even longer and then spray thin coats that don't affect it. And you have very weak bond between the color and primer. Which is why I sand my primer with 600, then spray a good coat of color and then if necessary sand it with higher grid, before adding more color.Ā 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted November 17 Author Share Posted November 17 (edited) ? Edited November 17 by James2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted November 17 Author Share Posted November 17 This mishap was entirely user error. I simply got in a hurry and failed to remove the mask over the white before clear coat. And then in frustration tried to do so too soon before the paint cured. Being yellow I will not try to repair the damage due to the fact, it would be more effort than just painting a new body. Again as stated, lesson learnt! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted November 29 Author Share Posted November 29 I did manage to paint the backup body for the 57 today. I decanted this old Testors Yellow I found in the paint box. A little clean up and polish it should be fine.Ā 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK9300 Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 Great colour for this build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill-e-boy Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 Looking good. And a rescue from you earlier issues. I find that yellow is the hardest paint of all colours to paint. First coat over primer OK but next coats are difficult. Just so hard to see what you are doingĀ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 I really like that yellow on it.š Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 I agree looks great in yellow!Ā 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted November 30 Author Share Posted November 30 (edited) 10 hours ago, bill-e-boy said: Looking good. And a rescue from you earlier issues. I find that yellow is the hardest paint of all colors to paint. First coat over primer OK but next coats are difficult. Just so hard to see what you are doingĀ Seeing wasn't an issue, keeping the yellow to stay on the edges is always an issue. All went well except the peak on top of the fenders! Not sure what I will do about that, if anything.... Thanks for the interest. Edited November 30 by James2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 Yup, that color looks Great.Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted December 7 Author Share Posted December 7 BMF fun todayā¦. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 Terrific job on the BMF Rooster.Ā My '57 Sedan is in progress.Ā Yours is looking great!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK9300 Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 Very steady hand with your x-Acto knife - great job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted December 8 Share Posted December 8 Very nice work Rooster. Looking good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted December 8 Share Posted December 8 I really like how the 32 Roadster engine looks in your 57 Chev. The supercharger looks very appropriate to this application. Your Testors enamel paint job turned out ultimately very impressive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 9 Share Posted December 9 Looks terrific with foil and beautiful paint finish! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopherMcGinnis Posted December 9 Share Posted December 9 Beautiful šĀ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted December 9 Share Posted December 9 Mister.......that is some really clean paint and BMF work!!Ā 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted December 11 Share Posted December 11 On 10/19/2024 at 5:01 PM, James2 said: Chassis is complete, engine bay still to do. Interior is done and test fitting continues. More body prep to follow.Ā Cool! Now I know where this wheel came from... Thanks!....šš 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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