Thanks fellas.
I hit this with some 2000 grit with light pressure and it sanded right out. Then I hit everything with 12000 grit to get a smooth finish. Gotta sand out the gouge on top of the L/H front fender though, mask off and repaint that one area and then it's off to gloss coating, BMF and decals.
AMT '67 Mustang Fastback-Close-04/15
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Re: AMT '67 Mustang Fastback-Progress-01/13
That looks great!
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Re: AMT '67 Mustang Fastback-Progress-01/13
Thanks you guys. I've just gotta make it past that repair on the drivers fender topside and I'll be home free with the car body.
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Re: AMT '67 Mustang Fastback-Progress-01/13
Paint job looks awesome! Metal flake colors are a bear to get even and not streaky looking
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Re: AMT '67 Mustang Fastback-Progress-01/13
Man that color looks awesome!
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Re: AMT '67 Mustang Fastback-Progress-01/13
Thanks you guys. This Acapulco Blue has always been a favorite of mine.
I really should've taken before and after pictures because this was a pretty rough start. The one thing that I can tell all you guys...and I really hope you're reading this closely.....WHEN USING MCW PAINTS *******DO NOT GO FOR A WET COAT WITH THIS STUFF!!!!******** You're guaranteed to have orange peel........and lots of it. Just be patient and get the color coats on by spraying it on lightly. I took my time with the tail light and front clip parts and those turned out perfect......thank GOD!!!
Any how.....here's after 5 hours of work straightening everything out by sanding with 1000, then 2000, then 6000 and finally 12000 grit finishing sandpapers. I burned through the paint at both leading corners of the hood scoop but I can get that back on there pretty easily. Believe me guys.....I've come a LONG way with this in terms of getting everything smoothed out in preparation for the clear coat.
I really should've taken before and after pictures because this was a pretty rough start. The one thing that I can tell all you guys...and I really hope you're reading this closely.....WHEN USING MCW PAINTS *******DO NOT GO FOR A WET COAT WITH THIS STUFF!!!!******** You're guaranteed to have orange peel........and lots of it. Just be patient and get the color coats on by spraying it on lightly. I took my time with the tail light and front clip parts and those turned out perfect......thank GOD!!!
Any how.....here's after 5 hours of work straightening everything out by sanding with 1000, then 2000, then 6000 and finally 12000 grit finishing sandpapers. I burned through the paint at both leading corners of the hood scoop but I can get that back on there pretty easily. Believe me guys.....I've come a LONG way with this in terms of getting everything smoothed out in preparation for the clear coat.
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Re: AMT '67 Mustang Fastback-Smoothing Out-01/19
Looks great! Sending my car bodies your way, too.....
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Re: AMT '67 Mustang Fastback-Smoothing Out-01/19
Thanks fellas!! Lyle....I've got my hands full with this car already potna.