AMT '67 Mustang Fastback-Close-04/15

[mustang1989]

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.

[keavdog]

Nice fine metallic

[LyleW]

That looks great!

[mustang1989]

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.

[Handiabled]

Paint job looks awesome! Metal flake colors are a bear to get even and not streaky looking

[Medicman71]

Man that color looks awesome!

[mustang1989]

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.

[tempestjohnny]

[LyleW]

Looks great! Sending my car bodies your way, too.....

[mustang1989]

Thanks fellas!! Lyle....I've got my hands full with this car already potna.