78 Grand Prix project

[86 maroon gp 2+2]

I must have missed it or something but what kind of paint are you using and how are you applying it? brush right? I'm kind of confused I'd like to do the same process as you btw how many coats are you putting on? Forgot to mention that your progress is phenomenal!

 

[G-Body_Vet]

I must have missed it or something but what kind of paint are you using and how are you applying it? brush right? I'm kind of confused I'd like to do the same process as you btw how many coats are you putting on? Forgot to mention that your progress is phenomenal!

Thanks, my garage is about the only thing keeping me sane right now. I've been trying to make the most of this 50 degree November weather too. It won't be long until it goes to sh*t.

The frame, control arms and rear-end have been coated with KBS Coating. I've been using 2 coats for the most part and applying it by brush. It's self-leveling paint so you don't have to worry about brush streaks once it's cured. The prep is somewhat of a tedious process, but the prep is what sets the stage for good results.

That pulley and ring were powder-coated with a HF powder coating kit that I bought months ago. I figured I'd give it a try since it was just sitting. I even tried selling it UNOPENED on CL for $40 and nobody wanted it. Since I don't have a big oven to cure big parts, I'll probably just do small parts (like brackets and other misc stuff).

 

[zuma83]

well since ur doing such a good job iam just going to leave my car in ur driveway

 

[G-Body_Vet]

well since ur doing such a good job iam just going to leave my car in ur driveway

Just don't forget to put the stack of c-notes in the glove box first :lol:

 

[zuma83]

lmao

 

[86 maroon gp 2+2]

thanks for the good advice g-body_vet! I should be doing this in the mean future some time

I must have missed it or something but what kind of paint are you using and how are you applying it? brush right? I'm kind of confused I'd like to do the same process as you btw how many coats are you putting on? Forgot to mention that your progress is phenomenal!

Thanks, my garage is about the only thing keeping me sane right now. I've been trying to make the most of this 50 degree November weather too. It won't be long until it goes to sh*t.

The frame, control arms and rear-end have been coated with KBS Coating. I've been using 2 coats for the most part and applying it by brush. It's self-leveling paint so you don't have to worry about brush streaks once it's cured. The prep is somewhat of a tedious process, but the prep is what sets the stage for good results.

That pulley and ring were powder-coated with a HF powder coating kit that I bought months ago. I figured I'd give it a try since it was just sitting. I even tried selling it UNOPENED on CL for $40 and nobody wanted it. Since I don't have a big oven to cure big parts, I'll probably just do small parts (like brackets and other misc stuff).

 

[G-Body_Vet]

thanks for the good advice g-body_vet! I should be doing this in the mean future some time

Don't mention it! That's what this hobby is all about....helping out the next man that's trying to get his car together.

 

[G-Body_Vet]

Nothing special to report. Just some more strip/blast & powdercoat action. It's working pretty well on these brackets & pulleys so far.

 

[deanlemans81]

I wouldn`t nothing special to report. every new piece that gets done is another step towards the finished car. So every part finished is important.
Dean

 

[G-Body_Vet]

I'm still learning my way around different kinds of blast media and found something I really like so far, not to mention it's cheap. If you've been following the thread, you might recall the Black Diamond media that I used from Tractor Supply. That stuff was the 20-40 grit which is good for very heavy scale. It worked great but leaves too much profile for a nice finish.

I went and bought the 30-60 blend this time. When it comes to stripping anything steel it's some outstanding stuff. It's also $8 /50lb bag and doesn't create much dust at all. It does leave a profile but not nearly as much as the heavier grit. Don't get me wrong, glass bead or Star blast will give a better finish but you pay for it too. Either way, I like posting this stuff so the average Joe can see you don't need to spend a fortune to get decent results. I'm also focusing on durability rather than show pieces.

Here's some more pics of stripped parts:

More powder coating

I did this in clear and the bracket is aluminum. It took on more of a cast iron color after it cured and i can't say I'm crazy about it. I also tried clear powder coat on a polished piece and I didn't like that either.