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xzener
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Just got back from my painters. He had a couple spray-outs to show me. A Lexus/BMW color, a similar VW, and a trout blue from his supplier. They resprayed the trout blue after trying their own color match technique. It looked nice... But I bought a pint of L330 Trout Blue from TCP Global. A distributor of paint you can think of. Having them spray-out the paint I brought and go from there... If all else fails, 2gal from TCP is MUCH cheaper than their guy. Im close... And very excited!!
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djkeev
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xzener
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| Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 9:58 am Post subject: Re: <insert name here> Build Thread |
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Better to have too much than too little. 😉
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Onceler
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| Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 12:20 pm Post subject: Re: <insert name here> Build Thread |
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I've used tcp paint before, no issues. I'm a huge fan of cheap paint, it allows more enjoyment for me cause I'm not worried about driving the car knowing repairs are reasonable
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xzener
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| Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 3:59 pm Post subject: Re: <insert name here> Build Thread |
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I'm hoping they can color match... We'll see.
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Onceler
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| Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 4:47 pm Post subject: Re: <insert name here> Build Thread |
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I know synthetic enamel (tractor paint) will fade fast, never had an issue with acrylic enamel or modern urethane paint fading, but yeah, I wouldn't trust Macao. Ive used kirker and tcp urethane with no issues. I'd compare it to the cheap versions of expensive paint like shop line from ppg. Also, since I mostly have former rust buckets, it's less devestating if a rust bubble pops out of nowhere after three years when you haven't spent $1000 just on material
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xzener
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| Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 6:11 pm Post subject: Re: <insert name here> Build Thread |
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Hoping for the best... Was happy with my beetles paint job.
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xzener
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 7:14 pm Post subject: Re: <insert name here> Build Thread |
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Found myself shopping for interior upholstery... What is the high end material to use, Tweed? What about carpet, is loop the better material to go with? Seats and dash will be custom sewn. Let me know your guys' thoughts.
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djkeev
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| Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 3:32 am Post subject: Re: <insert name here> Build Thread |
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Some like Vinyl, some like leather, some like fabric.
If you like fabric, what kind of fabric do you like?
A tweed, a corduroy, a crushed velour, a happy print, stripes, plaids, etc.
Whatever fabric you like, get a high quality upholstery weave. Any good upholstery shop will have a wall of fabric selections waiting for you to Look at.
I am a fabric guy, I cannot stand Vinyl or Leather on hot Summer days!
Dave
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xzener
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| Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 6:52 pm Post subject: Re: <insert name here> Build Thread |
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Thanks Dave. Anyone else wanna chime in?
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xzener
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| Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 6:53 pm Post subject: Re: <insert name here> Build Thread |
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Well, after about 6 spray outs, I've chosen the color. She's going in for paint on Monday!!
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CiderGuy
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| Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 7:38 pm Post subject: Re: <insert name here> Build Thread |
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| And the color is ? |
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xzener
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| Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 8:00 pm Post subject: Re: <insert name here> Build Thread |
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Well it isn't trout blue... And am convinced color isn't a definite thing. Two different spray outs of trout blue, neither look similar. He color matched one of them and am happy with the result. Fore ground is my choice. Look at how the color changes with the slightest different angle, looks blue in one angle, and silver the next. This color is gonna make the KG lines and curves POP!!
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Inchpincher61
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| Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 11:10 pm Post subject: Re: <insert name here> Build Thread |
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This will be really nice!!
I am also looking for some kind of blue for my Ghia and I also thought about Trout Blue or Dolphin Blue so I cant wait to see your car painted for further inspiration... |
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xzener
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| Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 10:58 am Post subject: Re: <insert name here> Build Thread |
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And there it goes...
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swharris
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| Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 11:00 am Post subject: Re: <insert name here> Build Thread |
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And there it goes...
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You're sending it with your "good"wheels? I usually send it with junky stockers. |
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xzener
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| Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 11:01 am Post subject: Re: <insert name here> Build Thread |
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Yeah... Don't have a set of junk Porsche rims. 
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xzener
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| Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 12:26 pm Post subject: Re: <insert name here> Build Thread |
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Ready for a teaser? Panels ready for reinstallation...
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jeffrey8164 
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| Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 2:12 pm Post subject: Re: <insert name here> Build Thread |
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| Thanks Dave. Anyone else wanna chime in? |
I went with fabric. The darker color is sunbrella fabric marketed to the boat and awning people. I bought a sliding ragtop kit and was going to use it for that but the kit was shit so I repurposed the fabric to the interior.
The lighter fabric is actually a Robert Allen fabric for draperies and upholstery.
I wanted to do the dash pad in the sunbrella fabric but it didn’t stretch enough so I used left over headliner material instead.
I went with loop carpeting as well. I’ve had the pile before and the loop is wearing much better. |
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