Not really sure??

[Chief]

[font="times new roman, times, serif"]Here is a pic of my latest car that I am building along side with my son as he is building his. I am not really sure if this car could ever be of any competition with you all but it sure is shiny.[/font]

 

[W racing]

Looks Sweet!

 

[derby freak]

Oh, is this the car you plan to race? I have always been told that "you can't polish a turd"; I guess you proved that wrong.

 

[firenze]

Chief,

Nice car shape and finish. What type of wood is the car built from?

 

[DNA RACING]

very nice job, i like the shape.

 

[Resophonic Racing]

Looks like a piece of rock candy.....outstanding job on the clear.

 

[Chief]

That is the block of pine right out of the cub scout kit. Slots and all. It looks like wood grain
but that is actually my paint . You will see it at CFC

 

[Resophonic Racing]

Again....it is just perfect.

Can't wait to see it in person.

 

[E.T.Racing]

Looks sweet, I like it, hope it runs as good as it looks.

 

[Chief]

As far as speed goes I have no idea how it will run, but as long as it is in front of the freak show by .001,I will be more than happy

 

[derby freak]

I can tell you how that turd is going to run,
Very Slooowwww!!
It will be lucky to even roll the length of the track and cross the finish line.

 

[XLR8]

OMG!
That paint looks awesome.
I like the design being cut out in the middle too

 

[Kinser Racing]

That paint is totally awesome, no doubt!

 

[Chief]

OMG!
That paint looks awesome.
I like the design being cut out in the middle too

[font="times new roman, times, serif"]Thank you very much!!

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[OPARENNEN]

Very Very Nice!
Give us some details on how you pained it, i.e. what kind of paint, and how did you apply it to get that kind of a design.

 

[Chief]

Very Very Nice!
Give us some details on how you pained it, i.e. what kind of paint, and how did you apply it to get that kind of a design.

[font="times new roman, times, serif"]First off everything I use is high quality automotive grade paint. The car was primed then sanded, then I sprayed fire engine red single stage paint on it. Once that was dry, I sanded that with 1000 grit, then cleaned and sprayed red (with a gold cast) candy color on it. I do not wish to divulge my secrets on making the the wood grain looking streaks in it, besides that is WAY to much to type...and lastly I put two coats of clear on it. It will be at the CFC so you can get a better look if you are there. It looks better with the Yellow wheels on it. I am glad a lot of people like it, I like to have the best of both worlds...ya know lookin good and Fast too!!![/font]

 

[XLR8]

Can a person get results like this with an "air brush" or do you need to use an automotive paint gun?
I would like to teach myself how to do nice quality paint work and wondering if a double action air brush is the way to start.

 

[Chief]

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[font="times new roman, times, serif"]Air brushing and automotive painting are at two completely different ends of the spectrum. I am not real good at airbrush, however I can hold my own with a paint gun. You can buy a mini paint gun but they take practice too. If you have an artistic ability like drawing, then airbrushing should come easy...you should ask fired up about that.. Automotive painting requires a lot of air flow and a very clean environment such as a paint booth. If there is a school in your area you might see if they have a night school for that. If you have any questions I will be glad to help anyway I can.[/font]
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[MBL Racing]

Excellent work there Chief, I'm a little late but am amazed by your mad paint skills; yeah I'm like you in liking it to be fast and beautiful but have a long way to go on both. I'm like XLR8 in trying to find a somewhat inexpensive way to produce a paint job that will pop. Thanks, I wish I could get up to Hoptown next weekend to see that beauty in person.

 

[Chief]

Excellent work there Chief, I'm a little late but am amazed by your mad paint skills; yeah I'm like you in liking it to be fast and beautiful but have a long way to go on both. I'm like XLR8 in trying to find a somewhat inexpensive way to produce a paint job that will pop. Thanks, I wish I could get up to Hoptown next weekend to see that beauty in person.

[font="times new roman, times, serif"]Thank you very much! I will tell you that everything is easy once you know how? That is pretty much key with everything haha! A suggestion, look around where you live and see if there is a technical school that has a night class for painting. You will learn a lot and it should not be all that expensive, and it is fun too. Just a thought?? If you liked this one you should check out "been busy painting"???[/font]