[novafreek6872]

Hey guys... been a long time (3 months ) since I've been on here... had some personal crap going on and the Nova went on the back burner for awhile... not to mention its been friggin hot and humid here for 3 months!!!

FINALLY got back on it last weekend and finished her up today. All thats left is minor polishing in some areas and stick the wipers on.

THANKS TO THE PROS HERE WHO REALLY HELPED ME GET A CLUE WITH MY FIRST START TO FINISH SOLO PAINT JOB!!

All done at home in the garage. Check 'em out... :beer:

SLIDESHOW HERE>>>9/14/2012

Andy

 

[Grease_Fever]

Wow! Having a beer on this end for you!

 

[MARTINSR]

Wow is right, that sucker is FIRST CLASS! :thumbup:

Brian

 

[novafreek6872]

Wow is right, that sucker is FIRST CLASS! :thumbup:

Brian

Thanks so much Brian, you were so much help to me and I truly appreciate you and all the other Pros on here that are so giving with your time and knowledge to help out complete strangers. Hotrodding is truly a brotherhood and I am so grateful for this website and the people on here.

I can't wait for my next project, it will be a piece of cake because I made all my mistakes on this one and nothing teaches better than do overs!!

Andy

 

[theitalian]

Looks awesome, nice work.

 

[Jimbo17]

Really Really Nice Job

The paint job looks out standing.

I congratulate you for a job well done.

What brand of paint did you so?

Jimbo

 

[novafreek6872]

The paint job looks out standing.

I congratulate you for a job well done.

What brand of paint did you so?

Jimbo

Thanks.

Summit Racing Single Stage Acrylic Urethane and Summit Racing 1:1 Epoxy primer. I also used some of their 2K High build but mainly just the epoxy, I liked how it laid out alot better and it was still pretty easy to sand. I think I just need more practice spraying the high build... gun sets, distance, etc.

Andy

 

[ProStreetRob]

Looks Amazing, GREAT JOB !!!

 

[LATECH]

I didnt understand the one picture at first, then I realized it was the REFLECTION. Absolutely beautiful.:thumbup:

 

[mike the painter]

Beautiful job!!! But you better get rid of the cat....An electric fence deal connected to the car should work wonders.

 

[novafreek6872]

Beautiful job!!! But you better get rid of the cat....An electric fence deal connected to the car should work wonders.

Heh, Thanks. The pics are actually at my neighbors house, he assured me the cat was not a jumper... I cant figure out if he was sniffing the fresh paint or saw his reflection...

It was a lotta work, but being able to say I did it all and in the garage to boot, makes it all worth it! Cant wait to try something else... I have a 98 vette that needs the rockers fixed and resprayed... that might be next.

:thumbup:

 

[MARTINSR]

Yeah I have cats that jump, and PEE! That is hard to deal with without killing them.

Brian

 

[novafreek6872]

Yeah I have cats that jump, and PEE! That is hard to deal with without killing them.

Brian

Hey Brian, wanted to tell you thanks for the tip about shimming up/down hood/trunk hinges... used it today and it helped alot.

Great Info!

Andy

 

[oldBodyman]

"Yeah I have cats that jump, and PEE! That is hard to deal with without killing them." Seems to be a global problem.

 

[mitmaks]

Way to get r' dun

 

[Polish Painter]

Very nice, Tell be about your cut and buff process. What grit papers and blocks did you use ??

 

[novafreek6872]

Very nice, Tell be about your cut and buff process. What grit papers and blocks did you use ??

Sure...try this out, I think you'll like it.

2000 wet on a "glazing block" to knock the "peel" down don't be stingy with the paper, when it dont cut, toss it, , Then Meguiars "Ultimate Compound" and a Yellow buffing pad... Very fast AND effective... and I've tried many different buffing compounds and this one ROCKS.

If you are super anal about swirls, you will want to follow up with a swirl remover and polishing pad. I didn't do mine yet because I havent had time for that step. It looks good with just the process I mentioned above.

 

[novafreek6872]

Very nice, Tell be about your cut and buff process. What grit papers and blocks did you use ??

HELL! I just looked at your hood pics. Just keep doing what your doing, it's working JUST FINE!! :drunk:

Andy

 

[novafreek6872]

Cruise Night

Took my Babys (cars 'n' girls) to the last Cruise-In of the year last night. Got some great feedback on the Novas...

My friend Sonny came with us in his 71 SS 4spd he bought new. It was also painted recently. It has hand buffed base/clear and its amazing looking. (Pro Job)

Andy :thumbup:

 

[mitmaks]

Glad you liked Meguiar's compound. That is what I use and actually all that I use. I try to use all of Meguiar's products from car wash to compounds, haven't found any that I didn't like.