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Bullmoose44
I sprayed 3 coats of Universal clear this morning over SPI red basecoat and it looks pretty good. This is amazing considering I had never had a spray gun in my hand before two weeks ago. I have been working on this project since April and stripped the car inside and out to metal. I never intended to actually paint it but could not find any shop willing to take it on here in our rural area of the mountains.
I began to read various forums and do research hoping to learn from those who have been there, done that. I read about SPI products on several forums and how good the epoxy and clear performed, so I checked out the company. The best move I made in this project was getting hooked up with SPI. The closest shop is about 25 miles away and they carried some of the SPI line, mostly clear and expoxy. I had them order the red base for me and used black epoxy, white epoxy for sealer, red base, and Universal. The only non-SPI product was Omni 282 2K but that was because they did not carry the SPI 2K primer. If an rookie like me can get results like this with these products, then a pro should have a field day with them!!
Barry has been wonderful to answer numerous questions and helped with everything from technique to gun adjustment. You other folks on the forum have been a great resource and I have learned so much from your posting and experience. I deeply appreciate your sharing with those of us who build plastic paint booths in our garage and pick up a spray gun with fear and trembling.
I still have lots to do on the Z since I now have to start putting the interior back together...Barry, could you start an interior rebuild section sometime soon??
Here are a few shots of the car after 3 coats of Universal...I know it is not professional, but it works for me.
I began to read various forums and do research hoping to learn from those who have been there, done that. I read about SPI products on several forums and how good the epoxy and clear performed, so I checked out the company. The best move I made in this project was getting hooked up with SPI. The closest shop is about 25 miles away and they carried some of the SPI line, mostly clear and expoxy. I had them order the red base for me and used black epoxy, white epoxy for sealer, red base, and Universal. The only non-SPI product was Omni 282 2K but that was because they did not carry the SPI 2K primer. If an rookie like me can get results like this with these products, then a pro should have a field day with them!!
Barry has been wonderful to answer numerous questions and helped with everything from technique to gun adjustment. You other folks on the forum have been a great resource and I have learned so much from your posting and experience. I deeply appreciate your sharing with those of us who build plastic paint booths in our garage and pick up a spray gun with fear and trembling.
I still have lots to do on the Z since I now have to start putting the interior back together...Barry, could you start an interior rebuild section sometime soon??
Here are a few shots of the car after 3 coats of Universal...I know it is not professional, but it works for me.