the510keeper Posted October 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 I have cleared bare metal before and it rusted under the clear. This time we used a metal prep solution to help prevent rust. The metal prep creates a zinc coating on the metal to prevent rust. Can you see the gold and blue clouds on the metal, that my friend is the zinc coating. It never comes out the same, but always looks cool. My friend brought up a point, I might get pulled over and a fix it ticket because of the glare of a big reflective car. I'm willing to take that ticket. Quote Link to comment
jeffball610 Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 I always thought something like this would be cool. If the metal was 100% perfect a nickel plate would also look cool with a little patina. And how can a cop give you a fix-it ticket when they have reflective material all over their junk? I've also wanted to use road stripe reflective material like a pearl additive. It starts as a powder they add on top of road paint. Can you say high visibility?! Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 After hours of sanding the shell is cleared Used a gray seam sealer to get rid of the old white seam sealer. Metal prep bath, rinse, and dry Mask and ready cleared Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 One cool thing about this bird. It only had minimal body damage and rust is just what you see nothing hidden. Now everybody can see "what you see is what you get". The last 10 2 door 510s I have owned had more body damage then this and some had as much rust. Quote Link to comment
MYDAILYROUTINE Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Nice! Good work James! Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 awesome James! Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted October 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 More cool pics Can't wait to get this together Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Looks amazing out in the sun James! Look forward to seeing how the finish holds up in the elements long term. I've always wanted a bare metal rat! Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I thought5 you might be crazy in the head with this idea BUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT LOOKS FUCKING AWESOME cant wait to see it in person Nice work James and Victory Quote Link to comment
victory Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 I thought5 you might be crazy in the head with this idea BUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT LOOKS FUCKING AWESOME cant wait to see it in person Nice work James and Victory Quote Link to comment
victory Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Thanks for giving me credit Randy, its funny that i started this and did all the hard work but everyone says nice work James. It would have been done sooner if i hadnt of got sick! 1 Quote Link to comment
zhiguli510 Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Thanks for giving me credit Randy, its funny that i started this and did all the hard work but everyone says nice work James. It would have been done sooner if i hadnt of got sick! James? James who?? Keep up the good work Victory! Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted October 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Yes I'm a lucky fucker, Victory is incredible. Starting to put Rusty back together, but the taillight lens were jacked so we refurbished them. 1st you sand the holy hell outta of them with 1000gt and then clear them done. The top one in the pic is sanded and the bottom one is waiting to be sanded Still pretty wet but you get the idea Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 I have always just taken plastic headlight lenses to 2000grit wet, then used a plastic polish. Makes it clear again. But when you have access to clear paint, that just might look better. I kinda wondered how others restored lenses. Quote Link to comment
king bee66 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 keep up the good work man, im really looking forward to seeing this all back together Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Thanks for giving me credit Randy, its funny that i started this and did all the hard work but everyone says nice work James. It would have been done sooner if i hadnt of got sick! your welcom victory the pictures showed who did the hard stuff with the striippers oops stripper but you are both amazeing together with the amount of stuff you get done Quote Link to comment
Drive510 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 I wish I had the resources that you guys have. What's with the discoloration on the lower rear panel?? Is that rust?? Any plan of attack if it is?? Quote Link to comment
Topher88 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Are you bringing it to Eagle Rock? Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted October 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 That is rust, not planning to do anything about it yet We will no have rusty bird at eagle rock, $350 n gas to take my truck and $200 n gas to also take rusty Quote Link to comment
ptown green Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Dude! That thing is badass! Every one of your threads puts me to shame with the pace Im doing my body work. You guys are inspiring Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 The floors are amazing, very minimal rot. Small patch in the corner on the left and right sides. Floor repair time. Find a hole, make a temp let, cut a piece of metal, and weld in the patch. Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 On to the shifter hole. This thing has bugged me every time I drive the car. Made a paper cut out Copied it to metal Started cutting it out with tin snipes but it is 18 gauge, finished it off with the plasma cutter. Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 . NICE work - as always! . Quote Link to comment
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