Enterra "Dark Shadow" Restore Thread (Page 51/65)
Archie FEB 26, 02:41 PM
Then it was on to the 2nd. batch of parts. Including the Door panels, front fenders, rocker panels, the nose & the outsides of the hood & decklid.





















After the prep work, we set up to do the 2nd round of primer.









Then, yesterday afternoon, we shot the primer.....













Today, We got the car in a position where we could start preping the rest of the parts & main body sections.





Archie
BlackEmrald FEB 26, 04:14 PM
You guys are planning on using a downdraft paint booth to spray the top coats, right? What kind of spray equipment do you have access to? Sata or equivalent?
Archie FEB 26, 09:49 PM

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Originally posted by BlackEmrald:

You guys are planning on using a downdraft paint booth to spray the top coats, right? What kind of spray equipment do you have access to? Sata or equivalent?



You know, when I was writting the above posts today, I considered, putting in a line that I Don't care to answer a bunch of questions like those you have above. I didn't want to put that line in because I didn't want to be rude.

I'm not really interesting in having this thread turn into a bashing session on garage vs booth paint jobs.

WE don't like (or want) to do paint jobs here & the only reason we are doing this one is out of the direct request of a dear friend & customer. My customer & his boss know exactly what they're getting & how it's going to be done.

So, the answers to your questions are No, I don't know & I don't know right now.

Thanks

Archie

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troyboy FEB 26, 10:23 PM
Thanks Archie! everything is looking great and Lisa is very excited about the paint job.
Diamond Dave FEB 27, 07:35 AM
Hey Archie. Now that you have one Enterra under your belt. Would I be in Ferrari land if I wanted you to do mine? I wouldn't need alot of the repairs as that car from Washington. Basically I would be happy with a few slight modifications. Mine is basically in good shape. A few rust areas but nothing as bad as what your finishing up. Now that you have your head wrapped around it do you have a ballpark for the body work? Ireally like the interior. It grows on you . I'm thinking green car with gold pearl overlay with my black interior. Call me sometine soon.
Diamond Dave FEB 27, 07:42 AM
Hey Archie. Now that you have one Enterra under your belt. Would I be in Ferrari land if I wanted you to do mine? I wouldn't need alot of the repairs as that car from Washington. Basically I would be happy with a few slight modifications. Mine is basically in good shape. A few rust areas but nothing as bad as what your finishing up. Now that you have your head wrapped around it do you have a ballpark for the body work? Ireally like the interior. It grows on you . I'm thinking green car with gold pearl overlay with my black interior. Call me sometine soon.
troyboy FEB 27, 08:20 AM
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motoracer838 FEB 27, 09:19 AM

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Originally posted by Archie:


You know, when I was writting the above posts today, I considered, putting in a line that I Don't care to answer a bunch of questions like those you have above. I didn't want to put that line in because I didn't want to be rude.

I'm not really interesting in having this thread turn into a bashing session on garage vs booth paint jobs.

WE don't like (or want) to do paint jobs here & the only reason we are doing this one is out of the direct request of a dear friend & customer. My customer & his boss know exactly what they're getting & how it's going to be done.

So, the answers to your questions are No, I don't know & I don't know right now.

Thanks

Archie




Archie, I have seen some very nice paint jobs come out of garages over the years, keep doing what your doing.

Joe
BlackEmrald FEB 27, 04:56 PM

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Originally posted by Archie:

I'm not really interesting in having this thread turn into a bashing session on garage vs booth paint jobs.

Thanks

Archie




Don't misunderstand, I have no intention of bashing this thread, this build, or you or your shop.

The only reason I brought it up is because you are planning on using a high pearl paint which are usually applied in a tri-coat system. The paint is going ot have to be wet for longer than normal. I am confident that you know about the benefits of paint booths, I don't need to explain that.

I just want to see this car get finished up the best way possible, and pearl finishes can be so sensitive and are really hard to fix if there is an issue.

Just want this car to realize the fullest extent of the potential that you guys have brought out.
Archie FEB 27, 07:53 PM
No problem.

We used this same paint system when we painted the engine compartment & when we did the front storage compartment & it actually came out pretty good.

This body consists of some 29 different fiberglass parts of various sizes. We will be painting most of the parts off of the car, so that we can cover the mating surfaces where the panels bolt together. That way all surfaces, that anyone can see, of each part will have the base, Pearl & clear coats on them. So it's going to be a much bigger job & we won't be able to paint all the parts on the same day.

The good part is that it is White & should be more forgiving than something like Pearl Orange or Green or anything like that.

Any pointers you might have are welcome, if you want to share.

Archie


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Originally posted by BlackEmrald:


Don't misunderstand, I have no intention of bashing this thread, this build, or you or your shop.

The only reason I brought it up is because you are planning on using a high pearl paint which are usually applied in a tri-coat system. The paint is going ot have to be wet for longer than normal. I am confident that you know about the benefits of paint booths, I don't need to explain that.

I just want to see this car get finished up the best way possible, and pearl finishes can be so sensitive and are really hard to fix if there is an issue.

Just want this car to realize the fullest extent of the potential that you guys have brought out.

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