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They didn't come from the factory that nice.

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Magnificent!



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Thanks guys, I really do need to get the buffing figured out for this clear though. I'll pick up some stuff tomorrow that should help me get the mirror gloss.

Buffing the sides of an 18' long car, after wet sanding it... will kick a man's ass.

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ND - your photography skills (use of reflections) are almost as well developed as your body repair skills!
GREAT job!

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Simply awesome Dave. You have impressive skills. (and patience)


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damn we've done a helluva job


if I do say so myself


you followed our instructions to a tee Dave! and look where it's gotten you!


don't you feel good now about the minor role you've played in the 24hour hotrod? (grin)


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oh and she's mine from July 20th to Aug. 1st

then I think I send it off to fishhead


better get on the list if you want your turn fellas


I'm pretty certain when we sing our anthem and mention the land of the free, the original intent didn't mean cell phones, food stamps and birth control.
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lol!

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Did you use a base /clear system?


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Originally Posted by 2legit2quit
oh and she's mine from July 20th to Aug. 1st

then I think I send it off to fishhead


better get on the list if you want your turn fellas



Anybody that wants to drive it after I'm done needs to start taking collections for a new a set of rear tires. grin

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Originally Posted by okie
Did you use a base /clear system?


Yes, but it's my first time shooting this particular system. "Metalux" brand.



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After it's cured what kind of wax are you going to use?

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Originally Posted by fish head
After it's cured what kind of wax are you going to use?

As good as that car looks, he better stock up on Mr. Zogs.!

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I believe I squirted that color on a Super Bee!!


The white or the brown?

sick



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Dave,

Absolutely fantastic job on that old bird! She is turning out to be a real beauty!!


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Originally Posted by Deerwhacker444
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After it's cured what kind of wax are you going to use?

As good as that car looks, he better stock up on Mr. Zogs.!


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Originally Posted by Rooster7
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I believe I squirted that color on a Super Bee!!

The white or the brown?

sick

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LOL! Nice one!

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center line of roof and center line of top marked with pencil.

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My method, glue and luck.

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a narrow strip sprayed down both center lines to place the top correctly and start working outwards. The 2 little cross marks come together to locate front to back, the long line is for side to side.

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center line is glued, I worked my way out towards a drip rail about 8" at a time. A band of glue on the roof and on the vinyl.

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Another band

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getting somewhere.

[img]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/northerndave/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1251_zps240f8025.jpg[/img]

Now I'm out to a seam.

[img]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/northerndave/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9976_zps0584a168.jpg[/img]

I dreaded this part but it went well.

[img]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/northerndave/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9030_zpse37c3694.jpg[/img]

Trimming along my tape line, lifting the vinyl up to the knife, not making contact with the paint at any time.

[img]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/northerndave/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_2393_zpsa97a9db8.jpg[/img]



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A tag sewn onto the other seam, warranty void if removed... I laughed a little, then carefully removed it. grin

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flip the loose material over the top of the glued material and begin the other side.

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Had to test fit some trim while waiting for glue to tack up.

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Trimming driver's side.

[img]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/northerndave/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_4955_zps5df92958.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/northerndave/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_6988_zps370f4e4a.jpg[/img]

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I wouldn't say it was a super hard thing to do, it just takes some time. It came out really nice. I just have to glue down my material where it tucks into the front and back glass areas and the top will be done.


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Nice..... Looking good....


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