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90's throw back....Manche build
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<blockquote data-quote="mcutler" data-source="post: 685076" data-attributes="member: 1641"><p><strong>Re: Re: 90's throw back....Manche build</strong></p><p></p><p> Thanks On the body I intend to just hit it with rubbing compound, and I'm going to apply some of this new ceramic coat stuff. I've done a test section on hood and fender, and it wakes the red back up without taking away from the natural patina- which is my goal. Still going for the retro rod/ sleeper look. </p><p></p><p>If you look close you can see the areas I've tested. </p><p></p><p>Half the fender behind signal...</p><p></p><p><img src="https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171030/2676e319baf5f9599d012a60d155b328.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Hood passenger front corner...</p><p></p><p><img src="https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171030/51bd5b7eb9d9178fc9f8fd6c4f13180c.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Drivers front corner hood and fender half...</p><p></p><p><img src="https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171030/fa9f8e3f5368dc323a2ed482802f2e6e.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Bare metal chassis</p><p></p><p>I've used Gibb's oil metal protectant for years on all kind of surfaces, which is what I've been applying here and there throughout the build. Great thing is you can paint right over it at any time, and weld through- decent as anti-spatter as well... and smells pretty good. </p><p></p><p>I won't do wd-40, nothing but horror stories if you want to paint later. But I am interested to see what they're reviewing at SEMA this year, busted knuckle is in their both and I'm curious what the new products are. </p><p></p><p>But I've been watching a few TT teams that are using a ceramic coating on bare metal as well; I intend to run some test sections with it. </p><p></p><p>If I decide later to paint I'm going to use Steel-it aerosol, stainless steel particle impregnated paint, nice finish and weld through. </p><p></p><p>Thanks guys. </p><p></p><p>Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mcutler, post: 685076, member: 1641"] [b]Re: Re: 90's throw back....Manche build[/b] Thanks On the body I intend to just hit it with rubbing compound, and I'm going to apply some of this new ceramic coat stuff. I've done a test section on hood and fender, and it wakes the red back up without taking away from the natural patina- which is my goal. Still going for the retro rod/ sleeper look. If you look close you can see the areas I've tested. Half the fender behind signal... [IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171030/2676e319baf5f9599d012a60d155b328.jpg[/IMG] Hood passenger front corner... [IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171030/51bd5b7eb9d9178fc9f8fd6c4f13180c.jpg[/IMG] Drivers front corner hood and fender half... [IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171030/fa9f8e3f5368dc323a2ed482802f2e6e.jpg[/IMG] Bare metal chassis I've used Gibb's oil metal protectant for years on all kind of surfaces, which is what I've been applying here and there throughout the build. Great thing is you can paint right over it at any time, and weld through- decent as anti-spatter as well... and smells pretty good. I won't do wd-40, nothing but horror stories if you want to paint later. But I am interested to see what they're reviewing at SEMA this year, busted knuckle is in their both and I'm curious what the new products are. But I've been watching a few TT teams that are using a ceramic coating on bare metal as well; I intend to run some test sections with it. If I decide later to paint I'm going to use Steel-it aerosol, stainless steel particle impregnated paint, nice finish and weld through. Thanks guys. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk [/QUOTE]
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