41-46 Chevy truck on a Z'd model A frame
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upper headliner / dash
I'm using Rustoleum 'Hammered Meta'l Bronze on lots of stuff.
it's a tough, hard enamel and it hides 35 grit scratches and rust pits because it crackles on purpose
primed dash
chunk of a 2011 Ram tailgate for my rust repair.
I'm using Rustoleum 'Hammered Meta'l Bronze on lots of stuff.
it's a tough, hard enamel and it hides 35 grit scratches and rust pits because it crackles on purpose
primed dash
chunk of a 2011 Ram tailgate for my rust repair.
so now the fun stuff...
if you spray clearcoat diretly on bare metal, it will not adhere properly, and will explode within a year or two. it's a TOPCOAT, it has no corrsion protective properties.
instead, I used a new product that was previously only available in black.
it's Wurth Rust Gaurd Clear.
it's made to apply over rust, and kill it. similar to PUR 15 or whatever.
I reduced it 10%, then sprayed one pint on the jambs and exterior.
it took 3 hours just to flash off! nasty stuff!
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if you spray clearcoat diretly on bare metal, it will not adhere properly, and will explode within a year or two. it's a TOPCOAT, it has no corrsion protective properties.
instead, I used a new product that was previously only available in black.
it's Wurth Rust Gaurd Clear.
it's made to apply over rust, and kill it. similar to PUR 15 or whatever.
I reduced it 10%, then sprayed one pint on the jambs and exterior.
it took 3 hours just to flash off! nasty stuff!
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painted my dash today.
shaved some unused holes, fixed some rust holes, and primed twice to smooth and jellybean the thing.
painted it GM Victory Red, then did some old school "cobwebbing" or "soot paint"
after it was basecoated and dry, I used the torch with the acetelyne on, and belching black smoke...
then my buddy held it upside down, and I kissed the paint with the black smoke from the torch.
then clearcoated the sucker.
before
after
shaved some unused holes, fixed some rust holes, and primed twice to smooth and jellybean the thing.
painted it GM Victory Red, then did some old school "cobwebbing" or "soot paint"
after it was basecoated and dry, I used the torch with the acetelyne on, and belching black smoke...
then my buddy held it upside down, and I kissed the paint with the black smoke from the torch.
then clearcoated the sucker.
before
after
chopped, painted and installed interior sheet metal, and upper door trim pieces.
my goal is to have a crusty, unfinished outside, and nice enough inside to make my lady happy, keep our clothes clean, and look cool and finished.
I kinda wanted to show off a little bit too, since there's really no exterior paint.
my goal is to have a crusty, unfinished outside, and nice enough inside to make my lady happy, keep our clothes clean, and look cool and finished.
I kinda wanted to show off a little bit too, since there's really no exterior paint.
cprince09
Active member
That dash is really cool. My first truck was painted victory red
sawzall
Well-known member
Great build, I can't wait to see done.
Snake Farm
Ol school snake charmer!
Cool build! The torch paint brings back some memories 
mitchs66
Well-known member
Very cool build[cl Can't wait to see the finished product
