Dirk's Detroit Muscle

[flakmonkey]

That really is green - it could be the Toxic Avenger's car. I like it though.

[Dirkpitt289]

It looks totally different with the other cote of paint. Still nt dry enough for me to start fiddling with so its going to have to sit for another day or so before I start sanding it.

[bernard5802]

Excellent work Dirk

Regards, Bernard

[Dirkpitt289]

Thanks Bernard

[Dirkpitt289]

As promised, here are the updated photos of the last applicatcion of paint. Looking better but not there yet.





Here is a bit of an issue. Not sure why but I will address this in another day or so after the body is fully dried.



Thanks for looking

[flakmonkey]

The fisheyes on the roof are down to grease or oil, probably mould release agent that leeched through the primer. They don't look as if they're right the way through the paint so a flat down and a scrub up with alcohol should fix it up nicely before repainting. Looking good Dirk.

[Dirkpitt289]

The funny thing is they weren't there on the first cote. Last night I wet sanded the roof and got it ready for (Hopefully) one last cote.

[flakmonkey]

Probably the solvent in the first coat gave it a lift through your primer, but you shouldn't have any more problems after a wash and brush up.

[Dirkpitt289]

Sanded down the fish eyes and other imperfections in the finish





Coat number 3





After a few days of drying time I painted the engine compartment and the inner fender wells





Thanks for looking

[flakmonkey]

Perfect paintwork, this is going to look top drawer when it's finished.

[Dirkpitt289]

Masking for the stripes







Decals applied



Under the hood with another coat of clear.

[JamesPerrin]

Looking mean and green with those decals in place Dirk.

[Dirkpitt289]

It's far from perfect, hell it's far from good but I like it.

[bernard5802]

Nice painting

Regards, Bernard

[Jagewa]

Looks good with those stripes Dirk. You must be getting close now.

Cheers
Jim