Enterra "Dark Shadow" Restore Thread (Page 52/65)
BlackEmrald FEB 28, 12:48 PM
Well, for an in-shop paint job, I would section off the area you are going to spray as much as possible, and get some air moving in there. Dampening the floor will cut down on the dust you will kick up off the floor.

As for the paint, you need to be REALLY careful and consistent with the pearl coat. You need to have the exact same overlap, as well as distance from the panel or you will end up with tiger stripes, dark spots, or mottling especially on the hoods and roof. Paint the car assembled as much as you can, so that the pearl is the same on every panel. Spray the whole side at once, not fender/door/quarter like a lot of guys do, or you will end up with dark spots on all the panel gaps. Keep in mind that pearl jobs and just under Kandy on the difficulty scale of paint jobs, and a lot of the same rules apply.

See about getting a desiccant and air filtration for the air that you are going to spray with, if you don't already have one.

I always recommend using the best spray equipment you can get your hands on. Maybe use you contacts to see about having a paint shop loan you a Sata or equivalent BC gun and CC gun. Good guns make a world of difference.

Maybe see about watching some Youtube video's about spraying pearl, there are lots of good ones out there that the paint manufacturers put out.

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Firefox FEB 28, 07:00 PM
The paint that they are using doesn't stay wet for any longer than any other color. The base is a simple easy white and the pearl is a really nice mixture that isn't any harder to spray than any high metallic they have sprayed in the past. Even though they are painting the car in pieces the only real concern with this particular paint color mixture is to be a little more careful with the spray patterns. This color will lay out really nice and should be only a moderately difficult paint to lay down and match.

I've sprayed some of Archie's cars in his shop and he does a really nice job of turning the spray area into a paint booth and the paint work comes out very nice. The guys have been spraying for quite some time now and have turned out a lot of really beautiful work and even though they are shooting a pearl on this car they will do just fine. The spraying of the other components have already taught them about the characteristics of the paint so they already know what to expect. They have great equipment and know how to use it.

The car is in great hands.

Good luck, guys....

Mark the paint guy

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troyboy MAR 01, 10:16 AM
Ok time for a small update, Lisa has asked for the new door panels that Amida is making. This change requires us to relocate the window and mirror switches back to the center console . I do not like the look or color of the old switch set up when paired with the G1 dash so..... This is what we just ordered to fit into the center console

to control the 2013 Camaro mirrors


and this should look nice with the Blue dash lighting

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Archie MAR 01, 05:47 PM
Kinda putting it on a little heavy there Mark LOL.

Thanks for your confidence.

We will do as good as we can.

Archie


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Originally posted by Firefox:

The paint that they are using doesn't stay wet for any longer than any other color. The base is a simple easy white and the pearl is a really nice mixture that isn't any harder to spray than any high metallic they have sprayed in the past. Even though they are painting the car in pieces the only real concern with this particular paint color mixture is to be a little more careful with the spray patterns. This color will lay out really nice and should be only a moderately difficult paint to lay down and match.

I've sprayed some of Archie's cars in his shop and he does a really nice job of turning the spray area into a paint booth and the paint work comes out very nice. The guys have been spraying for quite some time now and have turned out a lot of really beautiful work and even though they are shooting a pearl on this car they will do just fine. The spraying of the other components have already taught them about the characteristics of the paint so they already know what to expect. They have great equipment and know how to use it.

The car is in great hands.

Good luck, guys....

Mark the paint guy
KissMySSFiero MAR 03, 02:13 PM
Great build.
I love the v8archie under the fender on the frame. Every work of art needs a signature
2.5 MAR 05, 04:52 PM
Everyrtime I look in this thread I want an Enterra.
Good work guys.
TXOPIE MAR 06, 03:36 PM

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Originally posted by troyboy:

Ok time for a small update, Lisa has asked for the new door panels that Amida is making. This change requires us to relocate the window and mirror switches back to the center console . I do not like the look or color of the old switch set up when paired with the G1 dash so..... This is what we just ordered to fit into the center console

to control the 2013 Camaro mirrors


and this should look nice with the Blue dash lighting






Troy...I knew that was coming...don't feel bad...I am purchasing a set for BluDrm...even though the Zimmer Quicksilver door panels were book-marked for BluDrm and are just about finished as well...it is the way it goes!
Archie MAR 07, 10:01 PM
Working on the 3rd.(last) batch of parts.















The line between the top & bottom of the R. side door was not as defined as it is on the L.Side so we decided to fix it.







Start masking it off for the Primer.















Then we shot the primer









Beginning to wet sand the primer.













WE found that the OEM hood skin has a slight flaw in the accent lines right up towards the front. So we fixed it.







Then we reprimed it.



Rob & Kris



Have a nice weekend.

Archie
Diamond Dave MAR 07, 11:49 PM
There was some discussion about the Enterra's origins. The Enterra was indeed made in Canada from1985 to 1987. It was then sold to a company in California who produced only 2 1988's. They were allowed to build bodies for the fieros but also were only allowed to be sold through a Pontiac dealer. The molds were required to be destroyed so someone could not produce copies. In all only 38 were built, 36 from Canada. There are no know spare parts available. Aldino is walking a very close line in reproducing such close replicas that are so close in shape to the Enterra. There is only one other known Enterra ever produced and that was made for an invester in the Enterra Company. They used his 1984 4 cylinder Fiero. It was upgraded with a V6 and has a 4 speed tranny. It was made with the 2nd generation body which was known for it's improved fitment. So far I have only heard of 3 that had V8 upgrades. Mine I hope will be the forth. I almost bought Lady Lisa's from Bill but got scared of from all the damage. Troy has deeper pockets than I. ;-))

This has trurned out to be the best build in my eyes by far. I am so happy for LL and hopes she drives it and enjoys this car to the max. Archie pulled out all the stops on this one. What a build! Way to go Archie and crew. Whooohooo!
TXOPIE MAR 08, 01:32 AM
After reading Diamond's post....Troy, Lisa, Archie...you should make molds of these panels now...it truly may be one of the last times to make a clean set of molds!

I think after this build thread...there are a few more people who would consider having one as well!

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