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This is Nissan 305 Light Blue Metallic, an original color for my '79.  This was really a test though I am goign to end up using this hood.  It's a little darker than I thought but I like it anyway.  I'm using acryllic enamel paint (single stage application).  I think I put it on too thick because I ended up with a pretty heavy orange peel finish.  But oh well, it's not too bad anyway and this is a daily driver :)  Tomorrow a pro painter is goign to come by and do the engine bay.  HOpefully it'll be a little more smooth.

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Dodgeman
Posted: 2005/10/1 23:24  Updated: 2005/10/1 23:24
No life (a.k.a. DattoMaster)
Joined: 2003/6/27
From: Southern Tablelands N.S.W. Australia
Posts: 8287
 Re: my first attempt painting
Nice colour. I like it a lot. If you are concerned about the looks, then perhaps you can get some of that stickyback underhood insulation sheet like i used under my hood. It looks good, covers minor paint sins, & provides some measure of thermal & sound insulation.
Just a thought.





















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Tommy
Posted: 2005/10/1 23:43  Updated: 2005/10/1 23:43
Home away from home
Joined: 2003/7/4
From: Wamboin near ACT(canberra)
Posts: 878
 Re: my first attempt painting
hey dodge man where did you get that insulation sheeting???. it looks really good. and how much is it???

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Dodgeman
Posted: 2005/10/1 23:57  Updated: 2005/10/1 23:57
No life (a.k.a. DattoMaster)
Joined: 2003/6/27
From: Southern Tablelands N.S.W. Australia
Posts: 8287
 Re: my first attempt painting
I got mine from Scotts Old Auto Rubber in Victoria.
Check their website for current pricing. It comes in a roll & if you cut it carefully, there might be enough of it to do two small cars.

My invoice says the part number is 607 005

Find your make & model from the list & scroll to the bottom of the list of rubber parts. One part No. fits all.

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mperdue
Posted: 2005/10/2 0:22  Updated: 2005/10/2 0:22
Home away from home
Joined: 2004/6/28
From: Dallas TX
Posts: 346
 Re: my first attempt painting
Thanks but I dont' think it's bad enough to hide. :) It looks a little better now that it's curing, but still pretty orange peely. I think it's pretty good for a first try. I've been doing a little reading so I think it's either the paint/reducer ratio or a pressure problem. I think I got the ratios pretty close so I'll try lower pressure next time.