Painting the Festiva

[KJ4YXY]

Well i gotta hand it to you. If you're willing to make an attempt of painting a car at 15 then I say "good job".

A lot of people at 15, or 25, don't have the ambition to get up from the game console, let alone do something like work.

By the way, did you get all the paint off your leg(s) LOL.

slowly but not really....
Thanks

[scitzz]

Huh. Looks better than anything I can do. Good job!

[KJ4YXY]

Huh. Looks better than anything I can do. Good job!

No trust me it isnt that good.
I am redoing it next summer.

[scitzz]

You have obviously never seen things I have painted

[KJ4YXY]

Ehhhhhh.... sure.

[scitzz]

Trust me, I am HORRIBLE at painting!

So you have a few runs! You plan on redoing it next year, you have learned a lot, and earned some respect! Good for you! I bet you have even had fun doing it!

[KJ4YXY]

I enjoyed some of it...
I did learn alot.

[scitzz]

The most important part. Also, I am given to understand runs can be repaired

[KJ4YXY]

Ehhhhhh ....

[DON SVO]

Alright first of all, he is not a jerk... just mean sometimes. The Festiva is at his farm... and was there since like the first year he bought it.
I am broke...but he is paying for everythign that I am doing... that is not "extra"
yes I am in high school... sorry for not being a Festiva nerd.

So I was correct in my assessment! There's nothing wrong with learning as you go. None of these other guys popped out of the Baby Cave knowing everything possible about Festivas.

[purg3d]

Last night, I was checking out your post over at bristol owner's forums.

I also watched the videos.

Felt like I was watching myself at your age.

You have enthusiasm, as others mentioned. Take things slow. I'm sure many members here can share horror stories of how they 'learned to work on cars'.

Do yourself a favor and tarp that sports car really nice and push it back where it was. When you're older and feel comfortable, knowledgeable and can fund a true "frame off resto" you'll wish you had left it be.

All that said, you did well on the paint job. You repaired the dings and the paint coverage will only preserve it. I'm sure you have thought it over and the next time you paint (burnt orange w/ white racing stripe rally bristol?), you'll do very well.

Don't ever let someone belittle your accomplishments. Just forgive them for having a small mind. You're learning and that's not something anyone can ever take away.

Your stepdad is helping a little, I hope?

[KJ4YXY]

Last night, I was checking out your post over at bristol owner's forums.

I also watched the videos.

Felt like I was watching myself at your age.

You have enthusiasm, as others mentioned. Take things slow. I'm sure many members here can share horror stories of how they 'learned to work on cars'.

Do yourself a favor and tarp that sports car really nice and push it back where it was. When you're older and feel comfortable, knowledgeable and can fund a true "frame off resto" you'll wish you had left it be.

All that said, you did well on the paint job. You repaired the dings and the paint coverage will only preserve it. I'm sure you have thought it over and the next time you paint (burnt orange w/ white racing stripe rally bristol?), you'll do very well.

Don't ever let someone belittle your accomplishments. Just forgive them for having a small mind. You're learning and that's not something anyone can ever take away.

Your stepdad is helping a little, I hope?

He helped me with my ding, and hes paying for all.

[georgeb]

I would sand out those runs in a couple weeks with 220 grit then 400 and hit it again. This time put thinner coats and let dry until tacky. Then hit with another coat. This is if you're using Rustoleum. How did you fix that mangled doorjam?

[scitzz]

He helped me with my ding, and hes paying for all.

Then he rawks, at least a little, right?

Dude, you are doing GREAT! I think every one here is rooting for you! Keep on keeping on, man!