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Post by brandonk on Feb 8, 2024 10:55:43 GMT -5
Great color choice. I really like the C7 as they have the most in common with the C3 vettes visually, to my eye. This one is gonna be a stunner.
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Post by moparman18064 on Feb 8, 2024 11:04:02 GMT -5
You keep teasing us with that color😁 Kit is looking great
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Post by project510 on Feb 9, 2024 0:22:10 GMT -5
I decided to give painting a shot tonight. Also added a bit of black to darken it up. Not sure if it was the cold, but I couldn't get it to lay down as nice the other night. For the final wet coat I reduced the pressure a bit sort of helped. ![](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-mM835Z7/0/403acffc/L/i-mM835Z7-L.jpg) ![](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-kZHghwR/0/88b836a4/L/i-kZHghwR-L.jpg) I think Im happy enough with it. Adding the wheels and some black accents here and there plus clear should make it nicer.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 9, 2024 8:20:11 GMT -5
Nice! I like the darkened blue. Looks pretty great on this car
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 9, 2024 10:21:48 GMT -5
Now THAT is a dang cool lookin' color James. Don't worry so much about the paint laying down perfect for you buddy. Just let 'er gas out for a couple of days and wet sand it with grits starting at say......4000 grit then walk it up through the 6K, 8K and 12K grits and it should smooth out any imperfections that are in the paint.
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Post by project510 on Feb 9, 2024 11:01:32 GMT -5
Nice! I like the darkened blue. Looks pretty great on this car Thank you! Yea I like it much better. I think the black adds some depth to it. Now THAT is a dang cool lookin' color James. Don't worry so much about the paint laying down perfect for you buddy. Just let 'er gas out for a couple of days and wet sand it with grits starting at say......4000 grit then walk it up through the 6K, 8K and 12K grits and it should smooth out any imperfections that are in the paint. Thanks Joe! I will for sure try that.
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Post by handiabled on Feb 10, 2024 4:03:09 GMT -5
Love the color! This should be a stunner all polished out
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Post by moparman18064 on Feb 10, 2024 12:45:19 GMT -5
Now we’re talking!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 11, 2024 8:06:28 GMT -5
Now THAT is a dang cool lookin' color James. Don't worry so much about the paint laying down perfect for you buddy. Just let 'er gas out for a couple of days and wet sand it with grits starting at say......4000 grit then walk it up through the 6K, 8K and 12K grits and it should smooth out any imperfections that are in the paint. Thanks Joe! I will for sure try that. After the wet sanding comes the polish UNLESS you're going to clear it. If you're gonna clear then apply that then repeat the wet sanding process and THEN polish it out. I'm pretty sure you know this already but had to cover it. You're doing such a good job on this James.
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Post by project510 on Feb 12, 2024 11:14:17 GMT -5
Thanks Joe! I will for sure try that. After the wet sanding comes the polish UNLESS you're going to clear it. If you're gonna clear then apply that then repeat the wet sanding process and THEN polish it out. I'm pretty sure you know this already but had to cover it. You're doing such a good job on this James. Thanks Joe, yea I plan to clear. Its been sitting gassing out like you mentioned so I will be wet sanding it in soon. Were about to get another week of rain, so I may wait for it to pass. before I apply clear coat but Ill get it sanded!
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Post by atomicholiday on Feb 12, 2024 12:14:09 GMT -5
Nice job on the paint! That will really look killer once you get the clear on it.👍
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Post by robbo on Feb 12, 2024 12:28:40 GMT -5
Now this is a beautiful looking build, cars are not normally my thing but this one looks great
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Post by dupes on Feb 12, 2024 14:03:05 GMT -5
Now THAT is a dang cool lookin' color James. Don't worry so much about the paint laying down perfect for you buddy. Just let 'er gas out for a couple of days and wet sand it with grits starting at say......4000 grit then walk it up through the 6K, 8K and 12K grits and it should smooth out any imperfections that are in the paint. I need to learn this sorcery!
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Post by Medicman71 on Feb 12, 2024 14:16:22 GMT -5
Man the paint looks awesome!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 12, 2024 14:23:49 GMT -5
Now THAT is a dang cool lookin' color James. Don't worry so much about the paint laying down perfect for you buddy. Just let 'er gas out for a couple of days and wet sand it with grits starting at say......4000 grit then walk it up through the 6K, 8K and 12K grits and it should smooth out any imperfections that are in the paint. I need to learn this sorcery! Nuthin' to it bro. Will be happy to walk you through it any time.
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Post by project510 on Feb 12, 2024 14:43:43 GMT -5
Nice job on the paint! That will really look killer once you get the clear on it.👍 Thank you! I hope so! Now this is a beautiful looking build, cars are not normally my thing but this one looks great Well thats a nice compliment, thank you! Now THAT is a dang cool lookin' color James. Don't worry so much about the paint laying down perfect for you buddy. Just let 'er gas out for a couple of days and wet sand it with grits starting at say......4000 grit then walk it up through the 6K, 8K and 12K grits and it should smooth out any imperfections that are in the paint. I need to learn this sorcery! I actually learned this just this year. I can give a quick step by step process but I am no means an expert. This is assuming you have already corrected any issues with the body like mold lines and other issues. Sand body at 1000 grit to even out any repairs made like the removal of mold lines and or filling holes etc 2 coats of primer (my current preference is Mr Color 1500 grey) Light wet sand 2000 grit to knock down any dust or any rough surface on primer 3-4 coats of primary color starting with light dust coat, and increasing amount of paint on each coat with the last 2 being wet coats let gas out (fully cure) this will change depending on paint wet sand as Joe described above 4,6,8,10 and 12k grit 2-3 coats of clear coat of your choice same wet sanding process as above Then I use Tamiya's 3 step polishing compounds - course, fine, finish Man the paint looks awesome! Thanks! Hopefully I can improve it with sanding and clear!
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Post by project510 on Feb 14, 2024 15:52:39 GMT -5
Well, turns out the paint was a bit rougher than expected. I tried my hardest to lightly sand away the orange peel at 4k up to 10k without sanding through but I did just that on some of the sharper edges. ![](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SZGWKQX/0/4a88ee34/L/i-SZGWKQX-L.jpg) ![](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-QQDd6qK/0/d57f6d3e/L/i-QQDd6qK-L.jpg) I think I will for some better weather which should only be a week away. Instead of painting late at night ill do it mid day when the sun is out and its not 50 degrees in my garage. Im pretty sure I can save it. Either way, I have to remind myself this is only the 4th car I have ever tried to paint with any kind of actual process. So I am still learning a lot.
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Post by moparman18064 on Feb 14, 2024 22:20:09 GMT -5
You will be able to save it. How did you have it thinned? When mixed properly, lacquers are really forgiving. They flash off pretty quickly, and are much harder to run. How much time between coats also? Now that you have sanded it that far, scuff out the shiny spots so you have a uniform base. I would not prime, just make sure it is really clean and tacked off, make sure your temp is at least over 60, and have proper thinning mixture.
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Post by moparman18064 on Feb 14, 2024 22:33:13 GMT -5
Also, how many coats are on it? If you have more than 3 coats on it already, I wouldn’t go more than 2 coats after this. If you get it laid down fairly smooth, skip the sanding, clear it and then gently sand the clear. If that does not work for you, sorry, it’s off to the purple bath.
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Post by Ceaser_Sa1ad on Feb 15, 2024 3:40:15 GMT -5
I actually love this kit, and you're doing it more than justice. Looking fantastic so far!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 15, 2024 6:32:53 GMT -5
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Post by handiabled on Feb 15, 2024 9:08:54 GMT -5
I'll be watching for your recovery progress. You will get this looking sweet I have no doubt
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Post by project510 on Mar 1, 2024 0:21:37 GMT -5
Got a chance to give this paint job a 2nd go. Wet sanded with 1500 grit to remove the shine from everywhere I could. Increased the psi on the airbrush, slowed down the back and forth motions. And I think I finally got a nice top coat. ![](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-KbQpHpr/0/CZ4d8SKxcvprjQXf3tXLfQpnMSqn3zXW5TMsJhd98/L/i-KbQpHpr-L.jpg) Once I lay down some clear and polish it, it should do just fine. ![](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-277NjMM/1/XrLCqV5Wz9X4RG6BXG225PPdr6TFCF9hNC5cwQBC/M/i-277NjMM-M.jpg)
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Post by kyledehart5 on Mar 1, 2024 8:26:52 GMT -5
Oh yeah. That looks great James!! Nice recovery.
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Post by project510 on Mar 1, 2024 10:25:15 GMT -5
Oh yeah. That looks great James!! Nice recovery. Thanks! I thought so too.
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Post by moparman18064 on Mar 1, 2024 23:30:13 GMT -5
Well done!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 2, 2024 13:06:56 GMT -5
Way to GO James!!! ![JcY94N](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/9696/JcY94N.gif) . Great work hanging with this one and seeing that beautiful looking paint job through buddy. Most paint jobs where burn through is experienced can be saved. I've seen folks shelve builds over this but you stuck with it and prevailed rather well. I'm SO looking forward to next steps.
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Post by project510 on Mar 2, 2024 18:06:23 GMT -5
Way to GO James!!! ![JcY94N](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/9696/JcY94N.gif) . Great work hanging with this one and seeing that beautiful looking paint job through buddy. Most paint jobs where burn through is experienced can be saved. I've seen folks shelve builds over this but you stuck with it and prevailed rather well. I'm SO looking forward to next steps. Lots of tips and encouragement from the folks on here made this easier! Thanks Joe!
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Post by handiabled on Mar 3, 2024 7:29:55 GMT -5
Way to bounce back in great fashion with this! The paint work looks perfect
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Post by project510 on Mar 7, 2024 16:14:53 GMT -5
While I wait for some carbon decals to come in the mail for this thing... I got impatient and decided to paint the same black accent as you would see on the race car. I think this, combined with some CF bits will give additional contrast and make the car look pretty nice. Ironically, Now that I have the airbrush and thinning mixture dialed in this paint went down a lot easier haha. As you can see from the photos I'm working out some trash in the paint while we prepare for decals and clear. ![](https://jtarver.smugmug.com/Model-Cars/Car-Builds/Revell-Corvette-C7-R/n-mL55cX/i-rFJZGX3/A) ![](https://jtarver.smugmug.com/Model-Cars/Car-Builds/Revell-Corvette-C7-R/n-mL55cX/i-rFJZGX3/A) ![](https://i.postimg.cc/cCLY8MVZ/i-r-FJZGX3-X2.jpg)
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