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Post by mrbigh on Aug 3, 2009 13:40:45 GMT -5
Finally the time has come and my GT-II got a final coat of paint, gentlemans I'm presenting you,........ KOPPER. The future Bradley E GT-II After a clear coat. After the base coat, preparing for clear......... Now it is time to start filling up the vehicle with all the glasses, rubber moldings, accessories, seats, finish the wiring, lighting, different rims and tires, etc, etc to make it road worthy.
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Post by big bob on Aug 3, 2009 15:22:05 GMT -5
beautiful! love it, love it, love it.....
and a karma to you as well. i'm about get into that as well, so i may have questions. obviously you shot it yourself. how did primer, and prep go..... what type of compressor? i'm afraid my 2hp, 5gl wont be enough....
again. love it. looks great.... big bob
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Post by horen2tas on Aug 3, 2009 16:59:49 GMT -5
Congrats!!!!! Looks really good! very inspiring! If mine was at this stage I'd be jumping out of my skin to drive it, Really looks good!!! I'd be interested to know what equipment you shot it with also.
Good on ya!
Mike Horen
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Post by Gary Hammond on Aug 3, 2009 17:14:27 GMT -5
Hi mrbigh, NICE JOB!!! I love the color!!! ;D ;D Here, have another karma. Gary Hammond,
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Post by jspbtown on Aug 3, 2009 20:23:15 GMT -5
Excellent work! I just love home brewed paint jobs!
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Post by Wyn on Aug 3, 2009 20:47:21 GMT -5
Mrbigh Great look-n Kolor for the Kar ;D I thought you might paint it Electric Blue , But the Kopper is still [glow=blue,2,300][shadow=yellow,left,300]electrifying[/shadow][/glow]Too ! Wyn ;D ;D
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Post by Jeff Troy on Aug 4, 2009 10:17:32 GMT -5
Great looking Twoie. First color I've seen that looks as good as black on that car.
Sent you a Karma!
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Post by mrbigh on Aug 4, 2009 20:14:14 GMT -5
Really the first picture doesn't show a good resolution of the applied color, this one shows to be to reddish but then again it was taken at an early time of the day with a radiant sun shine and the KOPPER pearls were at full action. Getting back to some questions: The compressor I use is an oldy, 30years old Craftsman, 1HP on a large cylinder head with an attached 10 Gal air tank, in addition to it I have installed and additional 25 or 30 Gal auxiliary air tank for extra storage, this is what it give the edge. This extra tank was a disposable container of R22 (refrigerant) with 2 access valves, that I used years ago for one of my line of business. For my paint supplies I used an on line service TCP , they have everything I need in one source and their prices are very competitive. All the Evercoat products plus the "House of Kolor" paints I used came from them. Also I purchased through Harbor Freight an "HVLP" 10 piece special air gun Kit ( 2 large, 1 small air guns plus a tool kit and a stand) but then realized that TCP had the same product, the freaking same one, at a lower total price because of free shipping above certain amount. I used a palm DA sander but found that the electric model was better for me than the air powered one; besides less wear and tear on the compressor that never stopped recharging itself. I never used an air gun for painting , so I took baby steps an learning by my mistakes. First I trained myself with the gun adjustments and "painted" the back yard shed, It wasn't to bad; then I tried with the Evercoat G2 and a 1.8 nozzle over the car and it was much better............. then the story repeated with the 2nd coat of G2, a sealer coat, 3 base coats and 3 clear coats. A lot of sanding in between. The work it is not a professional job, I have 3 runs of clear in the car that I will have to polish later on, in a couple of weeks. Doing the job by myself I saved a bundle of money, the best pro price quoted for a job alike was $3700.00, the top one $8700.00 In the 3 months time it took me to complete the body work, because of lack of funds and weather conditions, I learned another profession of witch I do not regret. The final result is stunning and the commander in chief of the house ( my wife and partner in life) is very proud of me...a very comforting issue.
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Post by mrbigh on Aug 4, 2009 20:21:23 GMT -5
Great looking Twoie. First color I've seen that looks as good as black on that car. Sent you a Karma! Than you for all your compliments guys, it is nothing extraordinary, it is different and I did the best I could giving the circumstances. I ordered today the door gaskets and window sealer gasket at McMaster-Carr, they have a better selection of items and were in stock. Now it is time to make it operational and legal............ My story shall continue
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Post by big bob on Aug 4, 2009 21:46:55 GMT -5
naw man, dont sell yourself short. it is AWESOME!!! ;D ;D
enjoy the victory. you're one step closer to the end result. so i applaud you. a little envious, i'd like to be at that stage. but still kudos brother.
big bob
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Post by Jeff Troy on Aug 5, 2009 8:31:39 GMT -5
Beautiful GT - Karma for you, too.
Warmest...
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Post by skip20 on Aug 6, 2009 6:04:39 GMT -5
Great looking paint job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wish my 1st paint job came out that nice. Clear is hard to spray w/o good lighting, you did a GREAT JOB. By the way, where did you paint it? I see the plastic on the floor in the portable carport, but why isn't anything else in there KOPPERSkip20
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