Have I bit off more than I can chew?

dougmcp · 09-04-2009, 12:29 PM

"TEXTING" the only thing you can do while driving your golf cart that you can't do in a Jeep.

mikesmotortoys · 09-04-2009, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpoiledRotten

Some more "p" words that could be added....... That is a great Point, Mike. If I Paid a Pro, I would Probably Pout at every Peck and Prick I Proceded to get that Penetrated the Paintjob.

I did tell myself that if I messed it up to the point that I was ashamed of it, I would simply take it and get it professionally done. I always try something first for myself. I have a motto: "If I can't do it, it can't be done". I really have a great deal of confidence in myself, and I might add, there's been very little that I've done that I didn't mind showing off. I just haven't done and body work, so this might be a first "mess".

Too bad you aren't closer to me or, if I ended up needing it, I could get a price from you for the job. I like your work.

You'll get it - I've got faith in ya

Just take your time! A light coat of clear BEFORE you tape (let dry - of course) might just be the trick...

hawkeyedm2003 · 09-05-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by master66

For masking flames use blue 1/16th or 1/8th 3M fineline tape, the only cutting you should be doing on the new paint is the tips of the flames. If you are cutting on the new paint and score it to much the clear could get under it and make it lift.

X2 on this.....here's a picture. Although, I didn't do any cutting, mine is all masked.

SpoiledRotten · 09-07-2009, 07:55 PM

Just to refresh your memory, here's the before pic.

Here's the "almost" finished project. I'm going to let the paint set up for several days and then wet sand again. I might add another coat of clear, then polish.

jdinville3 · 09-07-2009, 08:11 PM

Love the color looks good to me....

SpoiledRotten · 09-07-2009, 08:37 PM

Thanks, jdinville3. It's Cherry Red.

jdinville3 · 09-07-2009, 08:39 PM

That's a sweet color to go with... I haven't touched my body color yet but i'm sure after seeing different things here i will have tooo...

dougmcp · 09-08-2009, 09:33 AM

Clean looks, nice gloss, very well done!
BTW, Most tops are about 6' high +/-, did you chop the top or are you 7' tall?

SpoiledRotten · 09-08-2009, 10:33 AM

You know, Doug, I thought that thing looked pretty short too when I saw the pics. Don't know. I'm 6'2" and that top hasn't been altered because the windshield fit juuuust right. The gloss should increase somewhat, since I haven't polished it yet.
I guess I could have had some fun with it and said that I was really tall, but.....

SP-Electronics · 09-08-2009, 11:47 AM

I think one of the things that make people so impatient with paint work is all these **** Overhaulin', Pimp My Ride, Trick My Truck kinds of flipping shows, where they do a full rebuild and trick custom paint job over 5-7 days, and when they're showing the paint work it APPEARS to all be done in 1 day. That makes everyone think it's easy, and possible, to do a quickie job.

Looks good though. Did you take pics of the area that peeled and you had to repair? Did it come out good?

09-04-2009, 12:29 PM	#61
dougmcp Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 1,568	Re: Have I bit off more than I can chew? "TEXTING" the only thing you can do while driving your golf cart that you can't do in a Jeep.

09-07-2009, 07:55 PM	#64
SpoiledRotten Conservatively Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central MS Posts: 2,185	Re: Have I bit off more than I can chew? Just to refresh your memory, here's the before pic. Here's the "almost" finished project. I'm going to let the paint set up for several days and then wet sand again. I might add another coat of clear, then polish.

09-07-2009, 08:11 PM	#65
jdinville3 Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SouthWest, Iowa... Posts: 391	Re: Have I bit off more than I can chew? Love the color looks good to me....

09-07-2009, 08:37 PM	#66
SpoiledRotten Conservatively Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central MS Posts: 2,185	Re: Have I bit off more than I can chew? Thanks, jdinville3. It's Cherry Red.

09-07-2009, 08:39 PM	#67
jdinville3 Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SouthWest, Iowa... Posts: 391	Re: Have I bit off more than I can chew? That's a sweet color to go with... I haven't touched my body color yet but i'm sure after seeing different things here i will have tooo...

Today
BGW	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum

09-08-2009, 09:33 AM	#68
dougmcp Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 1,568	Re: Have I bit off more than I can chew? Clean looks, nice gloss, very well done! BTW, Most tops are about 6' high +/-, did you chop the top or are you 7' tall?

09-08-2009, 10:33 AM	#69
SpoiledRotten Conservatively Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central MS Posts: 2,185	Re: Have I bit off more than I can chew? You know, Doug, I thought that thing looked pretty short too when I saw the pics. Don't know. I'm 6'2" and that top hasn't been altered because the windshield fit juuuust right. The gloss should increase somewhat, since I haven't polished it yet. I guess I could have had some fun with it and said that I was really tall, but.....

09-08-2009, 11:47 AM	#70
SP-Electronics Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 968	Re: Have I bit off more than I can chew? I think one of the things that make people so impatient with paint work is all these **** Overhaulin', Pimp My Ride, Trick My Truck kinds of flipping shows, where they do a full rebuild and trick custom paint job over 5-7 days, and when they're showing the paint work it APPEARS to all be done in 1 day. That makes everyone think it's easy, and possible, to do a quickie job. Looks good though. Did you take pics of the area that peeled and you had to repair? Did it come out good?

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Forum
I bit off more than I can chew!!!	Electric Yamaha