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Post by Count Dragula on Mar 8, 2014 20:25:01 GMT -5
I am really enjoying this build!!! What an amazing transformation!!!
What a nice save from the clouded up clear!!!
Hey,earlier in this thread you mentioned that you used some automotive laquer based putty which dries quicky for sanding.Who makes it??? Is it 3M???Got a picture of the container or tube it was in???
Thanks!
Todd 
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Post by TooOld on Mar 9, 2014 12:12:58 GMT -5
Thanks Count ! The lacquer spot putty I have is by Bondo ( 3M ) but I can't really recommend it . No one in the body shop business uses it anymore because it WILL shrink and if applied too thick it will crack over time and ruin a paint job ! I never use it on any cars I work on but I find it is okay on models if used very sparingly and only to fill small imperfections or bubbles . Never apply it thicker than about 1/64th of an inch and never use it for doing any type of body work . I highly recommend Evercoat Polyester Glazing Putty ( or any other two part glazing putty ) for all of your models . It mixes like any body filler but is much smoother and sands very easily . It's a bit pricey but a can will last a very long time . You can also buy a two part glazing putty in a tube by 3M called " Professional Spot Putty " . It's a lot less money and probably the way to go if you're new to this and just trying it for the first time . It comes in a red tube just like in my photo and you can find it at any auto parts store . Good Luck !   |
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Post by TooOld on Mar 12, 2014 16:25:44 GMT -5
I decided to spend a little more time repairing the paint so I went over it again with some rubbing compound and then applied a coat of Future . I also made and installed the windshield and backglass . It's getting very close to being finished . . . won't be long now !  |
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Post by modelcarfan on Mar 13, 2014 16:02:48 GMT -5
Future polish does play a best role in shining up the model car.. I am glad that someone has let me know that this polish does helps shine up your work. Especially when you get to paint models in black color, you want it to shine out... dull black sometimes does not make it look great... This Trans Am , especially in this style, does make it pop out. I am really enjoying watching your work. Ride on !!! |
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Post by Count Dragula on Mar 17, 2014 7:25:16 GMT -5
Thanks Count ! The lacquer spot putty I have is by Bondo ( 3M ) but I can't really recommend it . No one in the body shop business uses it anymore because it WILL shrink and if applied too thick it will crack over time and ruin a paint job ! I never use it on any cars I work on but I find it is okay on models if used very sparingly and only to fill small imperfections or bubbles . Never apply it thicker than about 1/64th of an inch and never use it for doing any type of body work . I highly recommend Evercoat Polyester Glazing Putty ( or any other two part glazing putty ) for all of your models . It mixes like any body filler but is much smoother and sands very easily . It's a bit pricey but a can will last a very long time . You can also buy a two part glazing putty in a tube by 3M called " Professional Spot Putty " . It's a lot less money and probably the way to go if you're new to this and just trying it for the first time . It comes in a red tube just like in my photo and you can find it at any auto parts store . Good Luck ! .....Thanks for the tip.I am going to try that 3M glazing and spot putty out......
Todd
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