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Linda wrote:Is that Centari single stage enamel? In CA it can no longer be used. You did mention lacquer, are you
perhaps using a lacquer paint for top coat?
I too am amazed at paint cost.

Linda

Yes
Centari I was told (by the paint store) is slowly being phased out here. I love that stuff.
I beleive Chromaone will be/is the replacement.

I will be using an "on hand" lacquer for the wheelwells and places that will not be seen, or undercoated.
It will probably take an hour and a half to spray with a single stage,,,,,but 253 hours to prep

IMHO 95 percent of the "dirt" comes from the car. So getting the car as clean as possible prior to spraying is key to a clean topcoat.

Prepped the fenderwlls and got the fenders bolted back on the car. On to the door jambs,,Woo Hoo!!

What undercoating did you use?

Some stuff I got at the paint store "professional series"
Paintable in 1/2 hour. $7.00 a can.
I sprayed 2 coats.

After months on jackstands, a couple of my motorhead pals coaxed me to toss a couple wheels on, I also wanted to check the "new" fender tire fit. I am stoked. sanded doorjambs, I'm gonna sandblast some nooks and crannies and apply 3 heavy coats of primer.

i really like those wheels...keep posting

I cant stop staring, maybe I'm in that zone. Finished up the "door"jambs. On to the sills and pillars!

Just curious as to why you chose not to remove the hinges to paint? IS it because it is aligned now?

Yes. The passenger door fits well, no rust around the hinges. Tom, the driver door fit great until I swapped the lower hinge. I %^%$#@ with that door for two weeks to get it to fit right. This car had no paint under the hinges either. Actually what Im seeing is that each peice was primed after fab, car welded together, then assembled, leaded, then a coat of red primer, then a final color coat,,,and not much at that. So not painting under the hinges is factory stock! (In Andys case).

I like that Jeep look...no doors LOL
Those are the kind of pics by the way that are perfectly appropriate for a calender IMHO.

Linda

Alvin wrote:i really like those wheels...keep posting

Me Too

Nice work....keep it up-I rely on your progress and this forum for inspiration!

Very awesome! I bet you can't wait to get it all together.

I did brush a little POR on the driver door,,door hinges, and A pillar. Sanded pillar POR Does not appear to have any paint under the B pillar striker either. The striker is painted red as well, both sides. I should have the sills and pillars sandblasted and primed by the end of new years day.
Happy New Year EVERYONE.

Linda wrote:I like that Jeep look...no doors LOL
Those are the kind of pics by the way that are perfectly appropriate for a calender IMHO.

Linda

Bimini top? Stayfast doors? "The Malibu" lol I think my 69 has seen some "beach time",,,(rusty wheel openings).