The '54 Bel Air post coupe is finally painted, and it looks good considering I did it in my drafty small garage. The picture below shows more primer coating and blocking work just before paint time. After I blocked and sealed any more needed areas, I removed all masking and cleaned the surface, scuffing any new sealed spots with a fine Scotchbrite. Then I re-masked the entire car again, mixed up the paint and sprayed it on.
I mixed the catalyzed urethane as per instructions and sprayed one fog coat followed by two wet coats. The paint is Hot Rod Flatz 30% gloss Dark Gray Primer Tone, an actual color with UV inhibitors meant to be a final coat. This stuff is known to cause tiger stripes when sprayed by professionals, but I was happy to see it turn out actually very even on the Bel Air. There are still imperfections, but it turned out better than I expected! I just hope it resists chalking and fading as it is supposed to. Also, the paint turned out true 30% gloss, which settled my fears of it looking too shiny. Many example cars covered with this brand end up looking too glossy, but this matte finish is just right. The work has paid off!
Just need to straighten and polish the trim, and then I can put this car back together.
More pictures show the matte dark gray urethane. It coated and blended well.
And no, the wheels are not going to remain bright yellow! I am leaning towards full gloss black or maybe a neutral green or tan...
And yes, the plain steel wheels stay on the car.
I mixed the catalyzed urethane as per instructions and sprayed one fog coat followed by two wet coats. The paint is Hot Rod Flatz 30% gloss Dark Gray Primer Tone, an actual color with UV inhibitors meant to be a final coat. This stuff is known to cause tiger stripes when sprayed by professionals, but I was happy to see it turn out actually very even on the Bel Air. There are still imperfections, but it turned out better than I expected! I just hope it resists chalking and fading as it is supposed to. Also, the paint turned out true 30% gloss, which settled my fears of it looking too shiny. Many example cars covered with this brand end up looking too glossy, but this matte finish is just right. The work has paid off!
Just need to straighten and polish the trim, and then I can put this car back together.
More pictures show the matte dark gray urethane. It coated and blended well.
And no, the wheels are not going to remain bright yellow! I am leaning towards full gloss black or maybe a neutral green or tan...
And yes, the plain steel wheels stay on the car.
