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surfnc Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2006 Posts: 948 Location: OBX, NC
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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Kreelak
I am not sure how the candy red would look. This flake is basically a solid color and I do not know if you are going to do a silver flake with a candy top coat. You can always do a test and see how you like the look. Or start on a smaller part that you can sand it off of easily if you make a mistake or do not like it. That is what I did.
David
looking forward to seeing you all soon.
Nelson
Thanks, I really like it too. Also thanks for looking in the registry for me.
Nick2k
I used Meadowbrooke Inventions 24P .015 polyester flake.
http://www.meadowbrookglitter.com/hiband/polyester-jewel.html
It is a close match to what was originally on there but a little less silver. I will do a step by step in another thread soon.
Bud
Good seeing you and thanks for the delivery!! You really need to post a picture of it in the sun.
Joe
We have had a fair amount of rain as well, I have just been dodging the drops when the rain clouds move through.
Update 7/8
Have flaked, cleared, cut and polished the deck, pods, and hood.
I made a mold off the front of the hood to use in repairing the green Manx 2
You can see where a PO hit something with it.
Vince _________________ LOOKING FOR VINTAGE MEYERS MANX STUFF!!!
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didget69 Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2004 Posts: 4927 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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... I surprised that the flamingo isn't sporting a flake paint-job as well.
The buggy is coming along nicely Vince! Beautiful work!
bryan _________________ I never found the need to impress people with any mechanic certifications, trophies or track wins... unless it was for Mom to post on the refrigerator door. |
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Kreelak Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2011 Posts: 122 Location: Ridgefield Washington
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 6:00 pm Post subject: |
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thanks ill have to do some experimenting
I really love that blue it really pops |
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1madmanx Samba Member
Joined: August 13, 2007 Posts: 686 Location: Wilmington, NC
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 7:04 pm Post subject: |
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didget69 wrote: |
... I surprised that the flamingo isn't sporting a flake paint-job as well.
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It is (on the wings). It really shines and sparkles. _________________ Bud (1Madmanx)
Wilmington, NC
'68 Meyers Manx Dune Buggy M1996F826S
'66 Kombi Bus
'73 Thing
Visit my Galleries:
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jwanders32 Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2011 Posts: 100 Location: LAKE VILLA, IL
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Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 5:45 am Post subject: Love the color! |
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Wow! Nice work. Think I found my new favorite color for a Manx. |
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surfnc Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2006 Posts: 948 Location: OBX, NC
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Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 3:05 pm Post subject: |
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jwanders32
Thanks! It is becoming mine as well.
Update 7/15
Sanded and flaked the outside of the body yesterday. I did not have time to do the inside of the tub. I knew it would be brutal.
I would recommend a Tyvec suit for anyone trying this. It was too hot and humid here for me to wear one. Also be prepared to wear flake for months after doing this since it will be everywhere.
Here is the body with a few coats of clear over the flake. Need to put about 4 more on and the cut and buff.
Also be prepared to have strangers tell you that you are sparkling.
Vince _________________ LOOKING FOR VINTAGE MEYERS MANX STUFF!!!
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Kreelak Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2011 Posts: 122 Location: Ridgefield Washington
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Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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that is looking sweet
what are you using for your clear coat.
no Gel Coat this time ? |
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surfnc Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2006 Posts: 948 Location: OBX, NC
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Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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Kreelak
Thanks for the kind words. I am using AwlCraft 2000 clear. It is crystal clear and much easier to work with than gel coat (clear).
Vince _________________ LOOKING FOR VINTAGE MEYERS MANX STUFF!!!
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monomanx Samba Member
Joined: September 25, 2004 Posts: 715 Location: Southeast
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Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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Vince, I cannot help but to post this:
He represents the lollipop guild, the lollipop guild, the lollipop guild. |
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Rathbone Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2006 Posts: 235 Location: Palm Coast, Florida
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Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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You might be a masochist if . . . you regularly participate in a hobby that covers you in shards of fiberglass and glitter! Seriously! Next time try it with a rock in your shoe - if that sounds like fun then you are a masochist. _________________ (o\_i_/o) what you've just said ... is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul - Mr. Oblaski, Principal |
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surfnc Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2006 Posts: 948 Location: OBX, NC
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Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 4:47 pm Post subject: |
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Chris
LOL, I may be a bit tall for that.
Rathbone
I have had pine straw and a part of a pine cone in my shoe, does that count?
My daughter took this one. They think I look like a Merman or a Vampire from the Twilight Series (sparkling in the sun)
Vince _________________ LOOKING FOR VINTAGE MEYERS MANX STUFF!!!
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Muskrat Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2006 Posts: 184 Location: sacramento, ca
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Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 5:00 pm Post subject: |
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you look like Abe Sapien from "Hellboy".
_________________ Manx clone 62 pan 1500 single port
83.5 westy w/2.1 wbx...RIP |
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Muskrat Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2006 Posts: 184 Location: sacramento, ca
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Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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and that's the most beautiful paint i've ever seen.
-keith- _________________ Manx clone 62 pan 1500 single port
83.5 westy w/2.1 wbx...RIP |
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surfnc Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2006 Posts: 948 Location: OBX, NC
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Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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grknvgn wrote: |
you look like Abe Sapien from "Hellboy".
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That is good! I just need to be quite a bit thinner and grow gills.
grknvgn
Thanks! It is actually not paint. It is about 4 layers of polyester flake over clear. (need that many layers to cover the base color completely with the flake) Then about 6 layers of clear that will be cut and buffed.
Vince _________________ LOOKING FOR VINTAGE MEYERS MANX STUFF!!!
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SiggyManx#33 Samba Member
Joined: June 13, 2005 Posts: 877 Location: Southeast PA
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Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 5:18 am Post subject: |
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surfnc wrote: |
Chris
LOL, I may be a bit tall for that.
Rathbone
I have had pine straw and a part of a pine cone in my shoe, does that count?
My daughter took this one. They think I look like a Merman or a Vampire from the Twilight Series (sparkling in the sun)
Vince |
Awesome!......How much to do my forearms? |
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surfnc Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2006 Posts: 948 Location: OBX, NC
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Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 5:24 am Post subject: |
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Dave
I can do the fore arms for free. All you have to do is come down here and stand next to me while I flake. I will even trow in the legs.
Vince _________________ LOOKING FOR VINTAGE MEYERS MANX STUFF!!!
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Tom_Kathleen Samba Member
Joined: August 26, 2004 Posts: 919 Location: Vernon, CT
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Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 7:16 am Post subject: |
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Vince - next time you do a blue one, post a picture so we can put a "Smurf" label on it. LOL Tom _________________ Manxter #16, 1968 Meyers Manx & Kick-Out SS #16 (WIP)
Manx Club & CVA |
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Letterman7 Samba Member
Joined: March 14, 2004 Posts: 3198 Location: Downingtown, PA
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Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 8:17 am Post subject: |
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Dude... that's just wrong. You know better than that. Removing the Awlcraft mixture is going to be more hazardous to your skin than putting up with the tyvek suit... |
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didget69 Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2004 Posts: 4927 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
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Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 8:25 am Post subject: |
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Nice work, Vince! I see that you managed to get some of the paint and glitter on the body. And some on the buggy as well... where's that rim-shot sound effect button when you need it?
bryan _________________ I never found the need to impress people with any mechanic certifications, trophies or track wins... unless it was for Mom to post on the refrigerator door. |
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006 Posts: 9054 Location: West By God Virginia
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Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 8:29 am Post subject: |
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My guess is he sprayed the flake "dry", and the sticking to the body is due to the sweat factor.
Still looks neat. Green metal flake would make a nice Grinch effect. _________________ 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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