Big_ty2003's 1993 L Festy Build Thread

[big_ty2003]

I did a 3rd coat of primer at about 3pm today on some areas that looked thin. I am going to try and wet sand it down with some 800 grit tonight and hopefully tomorrow spray one coat of the aluminum paint.
I would recommend the gun I bought, It is pretty easy to use and clean up.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=66222
And like I said earlier it does go on sale for $40 ($39.99)

[big_ty2003]

Sprayed the first coat of "aluminum" rustoleum paint on the front bumper and grille. Pretty darn shiny and metallic. The can was pretty settled, I had to stir it for about 10 minutes.
Thinned it at 25% mineral spirits to 75% paint.
This would look really good for someone that wanted to paint there car silver. I think it is really going to add some depth to my rustoleum "candy" paint job.

[TONYCASH]

Dang,my old car is going to SHINE.!! Looks good.

[spiko]

My friend painted his Sentra this aluminum color, it's very shiny. He didn't do a very good job, just a quick sand and sprayed two coats.

[big_ty2003]

Thanks Tony! I am getting psyched up about getting this paintjob done so I can see how the finished product is going to look.

[spiko]

I know it's not even done, but I still can't believe that's the same car!

[big_ty2003]

Just finished up spraying 2 coats of the aluminum on the car

Hey look its a mirror!



Just look at that sexy beast, lol



I like it! It is going to be hard as hell for me to bring myself to spray red over this!

[NovaSS]

love the color !!

[batstiva]

Is that aluminum primer?? Or, were you just playing around with that color? Cause I like it. :headbang:

[big_ty2003]

its not primer, I am trying to do a poor mans candy paint job with the metallic base coat and a red top coat.

Doesn't look too bad for rustoleum paint, ehh? You could wetsand and polish this and use it as a mirrior.

[TONYCASH]

I like it.I would leave it that color.If you end up not liking it,you could always put red over it down the road.

[big_ty2003]

The Aluminum on its own shows too much of my amateur body work job. It really highlights every defect.

[SimonTuffGuy]

Very cool! I like the ventilation system.

[spiko]

Looking great! Keep up the good work!

[big_ty2003]

So while I was out in the garage wet sanding in preparation for the next 2 coats of aluminum I fell in love with the color. I am keeping it.