[tcb] Re: Question about painting my 23 Window

  • From: Eric Woodall <eric@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:11:58 -0500

Ha, I remember saying that about 7 years ago!  :-D
Time flies when you're having fun!

Brian Denning wrote:
> that's exactly what the 58 is getting, single stage dove blue, with
> flattner added so it looks old/satin with hand painted logo's
>
>
> ahhhh, one of these days
>
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> Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:36:55 -0500
> From: eric@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [tcb] Re: Question about painting my 23 Window
>
> When I get ready to re-shoot the color on my '66 I'll definitely be
> doing single stage.
> Might even add some stuff to dull it down even more...
>
>
> Denis wrote:
>
>     And that will be the difference; shiny. If you want the single
>     stage to be shiny you will need to wax it
>
>         ----- Original Message -----
>         *From:* Eric Woodall <mailto:eric@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>         *To:* tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>         *Sent:* Wednesday, August 19, 2009 9:12 AM
>         *Subject:* [tcb] Re: Question about painting my 23 Window
>
>         I'm a fan of single stage.
>         That's just me though.
>         I don't think splits look right all shiny.
>
>
>         James Dwan wrote:
>
>                 The Bus has been blasted and body work is in progress.
>                 I am trying to decide if I should go single stage or
>                 clear coat. What are the pros and cons?
>                 Also, Jay, is suggesting that I use an undercoat for
>                 the wheel wells, splash pans and belly pans.
>
>                 My concern is that if anything like a rock hits the
>                 Bus with clear coat on it, it would be more difficult
>                 to touch it up than if it were single stage.
>
>                 Also the undercoating, even if mixed with paint
>                 wouldn't even resemble stock. I plan on driving it
>                 around the lake and to all the shows but not too much
>                 more than that.
>                 And lastly, should I paint the wheel wells and belly
>                 pans black? Or were they red?
>                 I am searching The Samba for pics but it's slow going.
>                 Thanks!
>
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