Well my car now has 3 coats of beautiful paint on it. It went on well... Some orangepeel (like you'd see on a new car, that kind) and 4 small runs... and a slight trash problem. It went on better than I expected, and is very shiny.
It took 2 1/2 hours. No problems I can really name other than a few spots where water came from my air hose.. I can't figure out why. But that's it! my car is painted!

I'm gonna take my digital camera out there tomorrow when I have enough light and I'll post pics in the morning!

Congrats.. Sounds like a Top Job! In the future they make in line air filters that trap water, very inexpensive but priceless to us hobbyists http://www.chevelles.com/forum/biggrin.gif Can't wait too see the photos! I bet it looks 100 times better than That "other" job you got!!! Now remember wait AT Least 90 days before using a wax on it.. We're proud of ya!

Congratulations!! Sounds like it came out great. Don't worry about the small trash and imperfections. That will all come out when you color sand and buff. It will be smooth as glass....

Well now you can go back to that favorite body shop of yours and apply for a job. From what I heard they need a good painter... http://www.chevelles.com/forum/biggrin.gif http://www.chevelles.com/forum/biggrin.gif

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78 Malibu (http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1261171&a=13240332&p=50222445)
still a turd but now with a new 383

67 Wagon (http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1261171&a=13352820)
project soon to be LT1 / 4L60E / 12 bolt posi daily driver

Congratulations! I am very impressed with what you have accomplished.

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Redrum (or Mike)
68 Corvette - 383 CI 427 HP
69 SS Chevelle being updated to Pro-Touring
97 Z-28

Congratulations! Don't worry about the junk in the paint, I have cut and buffed out dang near sparrow sized bugs and dirt. It usually is in the top coat or so and even if you have a little speck left (don't cut through just to remove a speck)it won't be seen by the casual looker. Again, Congratulations! http://www.chevelles.com/forum/biggrin.gif




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1965 Buick Gran Sport Convertible
1965 Buick Skylark H/T
"Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

Good for you! I'll bet it looks great. I can't wait to see the pictures. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif
Jody

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jodysss396 (or Jody)
1969 Chevelle SS396
Fathom Green
Numbers Matching
TC member #921
A.C.E.S. #4348
Jody's 69 SS396 (http://chevelles.com/showroom/69jodysss3962.jpg)

Way to go Huck! Not to mention, you did it yourself! I'm dying to see pictures. And don't worry about the little stuff, most of it should color sand out.

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David Reinecke - aka - FINE 68
1968 Chevelle 300 Sport Coupe Deluxe
www.geocities.com/jdreinecke (http://www.geocities.com/jdreinecke)

Totally cool! http://www.chevelles.com/forum/cool.gif I remember a few months ago you were ready to throw in the towel on your project. I'll bet you are glad that you hung in there now!

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70' El Camino SS 396 in pieces! Astro blue, black stripes someday.

Congrats! If you can paint a car by yourself then you have what it takes to be a fine car crafter. There is no greater gratification than doing it yourself. Keep up the good work.

Way to go, Huck!

Glad you stuck it out and got that thing painted. We is waiting on the pics!! http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif

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-Mark
TC# 717
ACES #1641
1967 Chevelle SS396/375 (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/1BadRat2)
1967 RailVelle (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/1badrat3.jpg)(Parting out)
1964 Chevelle 283/195
1975 Corvette 396/375 (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/1BadRat1.jpg)