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Wetstuff Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2010 Posts: 700 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 9:36 am Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy finally painted |
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I love the way your painter hung the body to shoot it. I also love clear. I shoot my paddleboards because they're mostly a matte type gel coat and get chalky and dirty quickly ..'getting started on the valance of a motorhome as soon as the trees stop with their damn pollen.
For those looking into clears - https://www.southernpolyurethanes.com is one of the best I have, in my limited experience, tried.
H-J, Your buggy is very modern and highly detailed ..where that depth of gloss is appreciated. Well done.
I expect to use a single stage in a period color only looking for 'time capsule clean'. ...I just need more time added to my capsule.
Jim _________________ Manx #2614 |
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006 Posts: 9054 Location: West By God Virginia
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Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 1:00 pm Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy finally painted |
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Super Nice!!! _________________ Bad News Racing 2018 NORRA 1000 3rd in Class
Best Day Ever Racing 2022 NORRA 1000 2nd in Class and first All Female team to complete the race
Everyone is gifted. Some just do not open the package.
Looks like it was painted with a live chicken,polished with a brick and buffed with a pine cone |
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Hot Air Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 664 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 9:12 am Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy finally painted |
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painted the dash with VHT wrinkle paint. This stuff is great, turned out exactly how I wanted it to look. Very happy with it, I also set the center console in just for looks, I like it.
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Wetstuff Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2010 Posts: 700 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 9:22 am Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy finally painted |
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Was the VHT rattle-can or gun-shot? Brand? ...it looks very nice.
Jim _________________ Manx #2614 |
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Hot Air Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 664 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 9:32 am Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy finally painted |
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Wetstuff , It is a rattle can from your local parts store , I went to AutoZone and Advance Auto they both carry it, It is VHT wrinkle paint for valve covers and other stuff. I put on a light coat wait 5 min then a heavier coat wait 5-10min 3 coats. _________________ 73' Bug
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herbsflat4 Samba Member
Joined: February 20, 2012 Posts: 159 Location: Greenville, SC
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 6:43 pm Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy finally painted |
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The dash came out looking great. |
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Firebuggy Samba Member
Joined: November 16, 2010 Posts: 122 Location: Black's Corners, Ontario Canada
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 7:45 pm Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy finally painted |
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That dash looks awesome. |
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Hot Air Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 664 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 5:59 pm Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy finally painted |
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It's alive..fired right up until I smelled gas .I started to look for gas leaks..yup found it..up front under the tank . The bulkhead fitting was not tight and the fuel pump sprayed gas every where..what a smelly mess..fixed it and set the fuel pressure..runs like a champ. I will post a vedio later. Still have to tidy up the wiring on the motor.
_________________ 73' Bug
85' Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006 Posts: 9054 Location: West By God Virginia
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Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 6:36 pm Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy finally painted |
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Looking really good!
Hope to see it at a buggy event soon. _________________ Bad News Racing 2018 NORRA 1000 3rd in Class
Best Day Ever Racing 2022 NORRA 1000 2nd in Class and first All Female team to complete the race
Everyone is gifted. Some just do not open the package.
Looks like it was painted with a live chicken,polished with a brick and buffed with a pine cone |
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MrGoodtunes Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2012 Posts: 849 Location: South Florida
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Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 6:37 pm Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy finally painted |
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Wow, looks almost too pretty to take out and drive on the (relatively dirty) streets! |
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Hot Air Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 664 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 4:23 am Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy finally painted |
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OHHHHH it will be hitting the streets,, Drive it like you stole it,, I hope the roll control works when used, Smokin them tires _________________ 73' Bug
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Hot Air Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 664 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 6:18 am Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy finally painted |
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Used my son's old lacrosse stick and made a spark plug wire holder. Works great , I guess I will owe him a stick..
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Hot Air Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 664 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 6:04 pm Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy finally painted |
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Installed the plug wire holder and cleaned up the wiring. I still have to get a coil wire made and make a tag bracket..onto the interior next.
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GS guy Samba Member
Joined: December 03, 2007 Posts: 967 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 3:28 am Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy finally painted |
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Looking super clean Hot Air! Love to hear a sound clip for your unique exhaust. Nice work on the console too - no cup holders?
Jeff _________________ 70's vintage Deserter GS buggy - undergoing transformation to Super GS! |
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Hot Air Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 664 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 4:40 am Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy finally painted |
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I am trying to figure out how to load a video, It's not loud at all, nice and quiet at idle and a little throaty when given some gas, I think it is quieter then the bazookas. _________________ 73' Bug
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Hot Air Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 664 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 5:31 am Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy finally painted |
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Link
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Hot Air Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 664 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2018 3:46 pm Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy finally painted |
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Painted...pick up tomorrow
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Hot Air Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 664 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2018 3:57 pm Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy finally painted |
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Getting closer..
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2-lo Samba Member
Joined: August 28, 2009 Posts: 67 Location: FL
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Where did you buy the bronze bushing, was it already the right size or did you turn it down on a lath? |
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Hot Air Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 664 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:33 pm Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy finally painted |
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It was two bushings pressed together..did not have to machine them..i don't remember what the sizes were..sorry _________________ 73' Bug
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