Paint touch ups and rust repair

[Geotrash]

That’s a 2500 in the photos, hence the leaf springs.

 

[tungsten]

So stopped today at another paint match place. Got another flavour. Had to sand with 400 again. Gave it a light couple coats and I’m happy. Not sure how far up To go for the blend but Best match so far. Since it’s all ready masked and I have 1k clear I’m going for it. yeah I know ,didnt bother with the dent.I plan on making more lol.

 

[992dr]

I think it looks great. Nicely done
Lookin forward to seeing the end result

 

[tungsten]

Thanks. Got 3 coats on. Was still a little blotchy after 2. Just waiting now for coat 4.

 

[tungsten]

Coats 3-4 went on heavy. Eventually you just have to say good enough. Even the dog gave me a high 5.

 

[tungsten]

Woke up to winter. Arg! 8” of the friggen snow.
Did another layer of bondo put tape on the high spots this time. Have a cardboard template from the other side to give me some idea.

Gotta go shovel.

 

[992dr]

8" nice, certainly don't miss those day and definitely don't miss shoveling haha

Yuk is lookin good though

Go have a beer or three on me

 

[tungsten]

Friggen' cold is coming.Im gonna have to wrap this up this weekend.My daily driver needs the warm space.I may just get the rest in primer so it can sit outside.

 

[89Suburban]

Friggen' cold is coming.Im gonna have to wrap this up this weekend.My daily driver needs the warm space.I may just get the rest in primer so it can sit outside.

Where you at man with this weather?

 

[m1dn]

That looks amazing!
I have few tiny spots i plan to do as well that some body shop tried to quickly hack together and they don’t look good.

Do you have a comprehensive list of what you used so far by chance?
I.E what spray paint, sanding papers, what clear coat etc

 

[tungsten]

Where you at man with this weather?

Alberta,Canada.Forecast showing -10 to -20c for lows next week.

 

[tungsten]

That looks amazing!
I have few tiny spots i plan to do as well that some body shop tried to quickly hack together and they don’t look good.

Do you have a comprehensive list of what you used so far by chance?
I.E what spray paint, sanding papers, what clear coat etc

Paint is from local places that put it into cans.The first place was terrible,second place is much better.I think my colour is a tough match not sure its my first time buying.

Ive just been going off the web for what grit to use.Dont buy cheap paper get the proper stuff.Look for an autobody supply place near you.

Clear is spray max 1k,get the 2k.Less wet sanding, more uniform.

Wet sanding is an art,Im getting better but having the proper rubber backing pads definitely helps. Ive been using 1" rubber hose and working small spots.Big flat areas like a hood or door is much easier.All my areas are not flat hence the hose.The palm of my hand kinda works but even pressure is tough to do.Squeegee or blow air across to dry and you can see where it needs more.Im using 1000 over the applied then 1500 and lastly 2000.Over the original CC im also using 1000 to spray new over.

Not a pro and I dont expect pro results.Looks better then rust though.

 

[992dr]

Alberta,Canada.Forecast showing -10 to -20c for lows next week.

I thought it was bad up in Boston, then I went to Bouctouche NB Canada and it was twice as bad as it was in Boston.
You my friend are right in the mix of some serious winters. I give you a pass and I also give you a keg, forget about the cans or bottle. Damn, I'm getting cold just thinking about it

 

[tungsten]

I thought it was bad up in Boston, then I went to Bouctouche NB Canada and it was twice as bad as it was in Boston.
You my friend are right in the mix of some serious winters. I give you a pass and I also give you a keg, forget about the cans or bottle. Damn, I'm getting cold just thinking about it

I use to work up north,-30c was a warm day.Diesel trucks just idled all night.Nothing was turned off and if it did was only for an hour.You push the clutch in at -40c it just stays on the floor lol.

 

[992dr]

I use to work up north,-30c was a warm day.Diesel trucks just idled all night.Nothing was turned off and if it did was only for an hour.You push the clutch in at -40c it just stays on the floor lol.

Man, I can't even imagine that kinda cold brrrrrr

 

[Geotrash]

Alberta,Canada.Forecast showing -10 to -20c for lows next week.

Hogwash. I was just in Banff a few weeks ago and it was +20°C.

We got real lucky the week we were there. The year before and they’d already had almost a meter of snow.

I used to work on drilling rigs about 30 miles south of Estevan (Bowbells, ND) in the winter. We had a cold spell one year where we had a base temp of -40°C (-40°F) and wind chills down to -67°C (-90°F). When it finally warmed up to -12°C (+10°F) we were in our shirt sleeves it felt so warm.

 

[tungsten]

Hogwash. I was just in Banff a few weeks ago and it was +20°C.

We got real lucky the week we were there. The year before and they’d already had almost a meter of snow.

I used to work on drilling rigs about 30 miles south of Estevan (Bowbells, ND) in the winter. We had a cold spell one year where we had a base temp of -40°C (-40°F) and wind chills down to -67°C (-90°F). When it finally warmed up to -12°C (+10°F) we were in our shirt sleeves it felt so warm.

Yeah it was nice 2 weeks ago,one of the warmest Octobers that I can remember.Must have skipped fall and straight to winter.
Winter chinooks are common here so most likely the cold wont last.I hope.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Paint is from local places that put it into cans.The first place was terrible,second place is much better.I think my colour is a tough match not sure its my first time buying.

Ive just been going off the web for what grit to use.Dont buy cheap paper get the proper stuff.Look for an autobody supply place near you.

Clear is spray max 1k,get the 2k.Less wet sanding, more uniform.

Wet sanding is an art,Im getting better but having the proper rubber backing pads definitely helps. Ive been using 1" rubber hose and working small spots.Big flat areas like a hood or door is much easier.All my areas are not flat hence the hose.The palm of my hand kinda works but even pressure is tough to do.Squeegee or blow air across to dry and you can see where it needs more.Im using 1000 over the applied then 1500 and lastly 2000.Over the original CC im also using 1000 to spray new over.

Not a pro and I dont expect pro results.Looks better then rust though.

Never sand using your fingers to hold the sandpaper. If possible use a flat sanding block. Using fingers couldn put grooves in the bondo, and you might not see it until the base coat is on.

 

[tungsten]

So a quick test on the 1k. Small area of 1000 and it’s breaking the peeks down pretty quickly. I’ll try 1500 tomorrow.

 

[tungsten]

Working on getting the primer applied this morning. Still need a few touch ups here and there. But I’ll be able to park out side now.