This is better than Eastenders!!
I have painted the last few bits now and had a day and a half of flatting back and compounding.
Even managed to get the front bumper and an arch on the car. I cant be arsed to change the colour on all the photo's anymore so the following ones are correct
I played a trick on you and the ones posted before were of the car when it was pre painted to show up any imperfections.
These are the pictures that had me sold on the paint:
I wanted something subtle but interesting, and being close to the original colour made the job easier.
The car in basecoat:
Zeus:
After 3 coats of clear:
The repair area came out spot on
Well happy with it!
I flatted the whole car back with p2000, then went over that with 2000 grit Abralon pads and then 4000.
good old G3
then G10
I will finish it with a final glaze once the door ect are on as its bound to accumulate a few marks!
Shiney so far though:
Going to do a late one tomorrow and get the doors on, boot, arches lights etc. Really getting there now, and should have some new wheels next week too!
Its called Ruby Black or Rubinswartz.The car looks black in dim light, but once something bright hits it, it flares up deep purpley red... ummmm!
