Watch my car be painted:PART 2 (NEW PICS)
04-21-2005, 09:05 PM
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Car: 1982 Firebird
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Watch my car be painted:PART 2 (NEW PICS)
Here's the base coat. It looks so much better with color. This is a lighter color than the Chrysler Platinum that is going on tomorrow. 
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04-21-2005, 09:39 PM
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holy crap dude, that's an amazing color...
But aren't you supposed to clear it within 2 hours?
But aren't you supposed to clear it within 2 hours?
04-21-2005, 10:07 PM
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Car: 1982 Firebird
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Originally posted by Token
holy crap dude, that's an amazing color...
But aren't you supposed to clear it within 2 hours?
holy crap dude, that's an amazing color...
But aren't you supposed to clear it within 2 hours?
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04-21-2005, 10:11 PM
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Originally posted by 82firebird
Thanks Token, this color is only a base though. I believe it is color code PS2. The actual paint would not cover well with the yellow primer, so we opted for this color to be our base. It will be scuffed with 600, just to be sure its perfect, and then shot with PS4 (Chrysler Platinum Metallic). A little bit of custom airbrushing will be done.. and then a few coats of clear.
Thanks Token, this color is only a base though. I believe it is color code PS2. The actual paint would not cover well with the yellow primer, so we opted for this color to be our base. It will be scuffed with 600, just to be sure its perfect, and then shot with PS4 (Chrysler Platinum Metallic). A little bit of custom airbrushing will be done.. and then a few coats of clear.
04-21-2005, 10:29 PM
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looks good. But y not just use some sealer. To get cover up the yellow primmer.And Are u going to lossen your bumpers before u paint any more? To get a small gap there. If u ever have to take that bumper off u will wish u did... But looks good. what was the code of that base
04-23-2005, 08:29 AM
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Car: 1982 Firebird
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Originally posted by Firebird 383
Hey, it's tomorrow. Where's the painted pics?
Looks nice and straight BTW.
Hey, it's tomorrow. Where's the painted pics?
Looks nice and straight BTW.
04-23-2005, 09:28 AM
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come on pimp i wanna see some more pics. And one thing that stood out to me , the hood needs to be adjusted to the pass side, it looks a little too close around the drivers side headlight bucket. It looks like it mihgt scrape paint . Maybe its just the pic. What do you plan on for airbrushing . all the airbrushing on 3rd gens ive ever seen doesnt look good so what do you have planned.
04-23-2005, 04:10 PM
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Car: 1982 Firebird
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Thanks for telling me about the hood seem; its just the way it looks in that picture. The fitment is all very good. Here are a few new pictures with the Chrysler Platinum and the beginning of the bird.
04-23-2005, 05:27 PM
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Car: 82 firebird s/e 83 Trans Am
Engine: 5.0L 305ci 4b carb.....CFI
Transmission: TH200C....700R4
Awsome 82
What are you using on the nose....bumper grilles or the nose blanks
What are you using on the nose....bumper grilles or the nose blanks
04-23-2005, 08:51 PM
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I'm going to be using the standard Firebird grilles. If I don't like them I can always paint the Trans Am ones and put those on instead- but I'll probably stay with the Firebird grilles.
04-24-2005, 04:54 PM
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Originally posted by omnipotentgoku
bumps.. just wanna be in on this one, paint is lookin great so far, hope to see results soon.
bumps.. just wanna be in on this one, paint is lookin great so far, hope to see results soon.
04-24-2005, 09:52 PM
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Like the color a lot,, but absolutely love the 2nd gen bird on there.. Looks bad ***.. Can't wait to see it finished..
04-24-2005, 11:55 PM
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color is on point! . that man has alot of talent with that bird...wow i am impressed, foose get out the way!
04-25-2005, 01:10 AM
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very nice car so far, very smooth. bird looks awsome too.
04-25-2005, 01:14 AM
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Car: 82 firebird s/e 83 Trans Am
Engine: 5.0L 305ci 4b carb.....CFI
Transmission: TH200C....700R4
Originally posted by 82firebird
I'm going to be using the standard Firebird grilles. If I don't like them I can always paint the Trans Am ones and put those on instead- but I'll probably stay with the Firebird grilles.
I'm going to be using the standard Firebird grilles. If I don't like them I can always paint the Trans Am ones and put those on instead- but I'll probably stay with the Firebird grilles.
cant wait to see the finished product brotha Love the decal work.IMO every bird needs hood bird decals weather big or small What rims are you throwing on that bad boy
04-25-2005, 05:24 AM
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Car: 1982 Firebird
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Thanks for the complements guys.
The painter's name is Terry Cugini. He's legendary around here for his custom paint jobs, especially his airbrush work on cars and motorcycles. It just so happens that I am pretty good friends with his son, so that works out well.
As far as how he's doing the bird goes, I have been thinking about this idea for quite a while. I had made a few drawings, but nothing too great. As soon as I told Terry my idea, he sketched something up. Then he drew it on tracing paper, that's what that paper is on the hood. To get it symetrical, he simply flipped it over and traced the lines that were on the other side. This was very cool to see. I was very pleased with all of his work before, which is why I wanted him to paint my car. There are some pictures of his son's truck which he painted in this link: http://photobucket.com/albums/v679/t...illa/Firebird/
For now I'll be using a set of snowflake wheels that I media blasted and recleared. They'll work until I can afford a new set of rims.
Awesome paint, awesome bird. Who is that doing the bird and HOW.
As far as how he's doing the bird goes, I have been thinking about this idea for quite a while. I had made a few drawings, but nothing too great. As soon as I told Terry my idea, he sketched something up. Then he drew it on tracing paper, that's what that paper is on the hood. To get it symetrical, he simply flipped it over and traced the lines that were on the other side. This was very cool to see. I was very pleased with all of his work before, which is why I wanted him to paint my car. There are some pictures of his son's truck which he painted in this link: http://photobucket.com/albums/v679/t...illa/Firebird/
Cool cant wait to see the finished product brotha Love the decal work.IMO every bird needs hood bird decals weather big or small
What rims are you throwing on that bad boy
cant wait to see the finished product brotha Love the decal work.IMO every bird needs hood bird decals weather big or small What rims are you throwing on that bad boy
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04-27-2005, 09:13 PM
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Sorry guys, things have been pretty crazy lately. My Aunt just passed away and my Grandpa has been in the hospital, so as you can imagine I haven't had much extra time to run over and see on the car.
I'm going over tomorrow night to check up on the progress. The airbrushing should be done and hopefully some of the clearcoat. I'll snap some pictures just for you guys, duh.
I'm going over tomorrow night to check up on the progress. The airbrushing should be done and hopefully some of the clearcoat. I'll snap some pictures just for you guys, duh.
04-28-2005, 12:12 AM
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thats gonna be awesome. sorry to hear about the relatives. but wow the car looks nice
04-28-2005, 09:29 PM
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Car: 1982 Firebird
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I went over to see the car tonight. The pearl white still has to be sprayed, then some shadowing and a few touch-ups and it'll be ready for four coats of clear.
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04-28-2005, 10:32 PM
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thats nice, i really like it . I dont know about the flames on the side yet, but its not done , but i can tell you i allready like the bird on the hood.Looks awesome. Now your gonna need a nice drop and rims.
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Man thats going to look sweet. I have never been a fan of the bird on 3rd gens. But thst looks good.
Sorry about the lost. Just loss my aunt 2 weeks ago.
Sorry about the lost. Just loss my aunt 2 weeks ago.
04-29-2005, 12:15 PM
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almost time for part 3, this thread is getting big...
I was thinking about something like that bird for my car, but was worried the power bulge being non-symmetric would look funny... Apparently not!
Any decals going on? Like "Trans-AM" or something like that? I was thinking of airbrushing that on before the clear, rather then a sticker...
Nice job!
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I was thinking about something like that bird for my car, but was worried the power bulge being non-symmetric would look funny... Apparently not!
Any decals going on? Like "Trans-AM" or something like that? I was thinking of airbrushing that on before the clear, rather then a sticker...
Nice job!
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05-01-2005, 12:03 AM
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Just an update.. I stopped over to see the car today and found out that my painter's mother-in-law just passed away.
Nothing will probably be done for the next few days, but as usual; you guys will be the first to know of any news.
It was my original goal to have the car back from paint and reassembled by the 21st for my Senior Prom; but I'm not sure that is going to happen. 20 days to go..
Nothing will probably be done for the next few days, but as usual; you guys will be the first to know of any news.
It was my original goal to have the car back from paint and reassembled by the 21st for my Senior Prom; but I'm not sure that is going to happen. 20 days to go..
05-01-2005, 09:07 AM
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Originally posted by 82firebird
It was my original goal to have the car back from paint and reassembled by the 21st for my Senior Prom; but I'm not sure that is going to happen. 20 days to go..
It was my original goal to have the car back from paint and reassembled by the 21st for my Senior Prom; but I'm not sure that is going to happen. 20 days to go..
05-01-2005, 04:44 PM
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...It was my original goal to have the car back from paint and reassembled by the 21st for my Senior Prom; but I'm not sure that is going to happen. 20 days to go..
...It was my original goal to have the car back from paint and reassembled by the 21st for my Senior Prom; but I'm not sure that is going to happen. 20 days to go..
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