Done ('bout time lol)

attitudedesignz, Jan 29, 5:46pm

So it's done.

Don't mind the panel gaps, owner just wanted them chucked back on car for transport. He'll re-do them when he starts putting car back together.

http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/360644584.jpg http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/360644762.jpg http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/360644984.jpg http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/360645145.jpg http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/360645304.jpg http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/360645625.jpg

gunhand, Jan 29, 5:51pm

Clouds in the sky I see, nice sharp reflection you got there.

attitudedesignz, Jan 29, 6:02pm

Thanks gun'.

I moved away from using Autothane Rapid clear and started using Nason (DuPont) and holy cow what a difference.

gunhand, Jan 29, 6:05pm

I take it it has been cut & polished? Yes, it surprising what trying a few different brands can achieve, as you know all paints, clears are not created equal. even changing hardeners can have a huge effect.

lissa25, Jan 29, 6:08pm

Gorgeous colour on that car, and such a clean reflection. I'm impressed and a little bit envious.

attitudedesignz, Jan 29, 6:23pm

Yeah mate, cut back and buffed.

I use the Evercoat triple cut system and i love, and it makes 1200 scratches go away lol.

attitudedesignz, Jan 29, 6:24pm

Thanks. Colour is what Audi put on their R8s and 'exclusive' line cars.

gunhand, Jan 29, 6:25pm

http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/360655211.jpg

Off the gun. As long as we are showing off lol.
Evercoat triple cut? As good as Meguires? Who is that sold through?

lissa25, Jan 29, 6:43pm

That looks better than factory in the photo, you guys are awesome, breathing new life into "real" cars.

daryl14, Jan 29, 6:55pm

I have secret fantasies of one day getting one of you chaps to do a job for me. ooops.

attitudedesignz, Jan 29, 7:28pm

Got it through Autolink.
It's all in a box that contains,

Cutting compound (Triple cut)
Swirl remover (Triple gloss)
Buffing glaze (Triple glaze)
Finishing spray mist (Triple mist)
Orange waffle pad
Blue waffle pad
Black waffle pad
3 high quality micro-fibre towels and an apron.

Have never used meguiar's, too expensive for me lol.

attitudedesignz, Jan 29, 7:29pm

Did ya flatten ya black edges or just bury them?

skiff1, Jan 29, 7:31pm

that is a beautiful paint job!

gunhand, Jan 29, 7:47pm

Did whole bonnet black, masked out stripes painted the gold, ran one coat of clear round the edges of stripes then 3 full coats of clear.
Never heard of autolink.

lookoutas, Jan 29, 8:44pm

Autolink must only be N.I. then.

jmma, Jan 29, 8:57pm

Top marks you 2, I really enjoy seeing your work, fantastic (o:

ignition328, Jan 30, 12:55am

I use Evercoat, liked it over everything else. It was my neighbour a painter of 40 years that got me into it. He was rather insistent I use it

trogedon, Jan 30, 7:18am

Beautiful workmanship both of you. I hope you're getting proper $ for it AD.

trogedon, Jul 17, 4:56am

Here's my Nissan bonnet - beat you can't replicate this finish (NZ assembled) http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/360721621.jpg

Since the public registrations are closed, you must have an invite from a current member to be able to register and post in this thread. Have an account? Login here.