mini UPDATE #9: STARLINER.....It's all becoming CLEAR!!!!!!!

I stopped by Alex's shop last night to drop off some more parts and was stoked to see the results of the first coats of clear. As of last night the trunk, hood and cowl had received three coats of clear. Everything will likely need a few more coats before the cutting and buffing begins.

I carried the cowl piece outside and it was just electric in the sunlight. We're creating a monster!

Alex was also getting going on the knob grille. The perforated metal inserts are cut out. We worked out the knob layout, but I forgot to get a shot of it. I guess you'll just have to wait until next time. Chrome knobs and REAL Lucas headlights......SWEET!

Without flash.


With flash.


With.


Without.


Edge of the cowl.


The roof after scuffing to prepare for clear.












This just in.......

Check this out!

Skate Fink PM'd me out of the blue and offered these NOS custom taillight lenses to me for the Starliner. All he wants is a good photo of the car with them on. I offered to pay him but he refused.

TOO FREAKIN' COOL! THANKS DUDE!!





I'm sure they're not everyone's cup of tea, but I think they ROCK!

 

wet!!!

 

*drool*

KIRK!, your car is going to be one of may favorites this year, by far.

Alex is a machine!

 

sweet. do not confound!

 

Those sure are some nice crisp edges for all that taping

 

We're now shooting for Fresno Autorama March 14-16.

Chrome steelies with candy blue centers and spider caps.

 

We went over the tape tons of times to get it right. There are just a couple of glitches.

We will be adding light blue striping on the edges of the panels.

 

How many gallons of clear is gonna take to level out all of those layers of paint?

 

Damm Kirk.....

Can't wait to see it done

 

lookin good.

 

Bitchin.

 

Awesome! Now put the tires and wheels on it and step back and shoot a full shot and post it! Man that thing is cool!

 

G-a-y!

 

Y-e-s!

 

quit screwing around on the internet and start sanding.

 

wow!

 

looks like its causing dangerous! as always, the car looks awesome, thanks for the updates!

 

Looks awesome Kirk! Wish I could see it in person.

 

Nice!

Gotta love chrome and candy blue.

 

KIRK - I am so hot for you right now! There are no words for how much I lust after that paint job.

 

that perforated grille surround is tha cat's ass for sure...!!

:drool: FIRME!!

Flaco

 

Damn... I can't wait to see it in person!

Sam.

 

Beautiful. Not trying to second guess you, but with panels that clean it seems a shame to stripe....

 

that car is so bitchin.. i look forward to all of your updates! amazing for sure... it would be weird seeing a car of that standard actually driving

 

a true beauty..........

 

Yet another mindblowing update. That car is going to be one of the one's I remember in my old age. Hope I can get somewhere to admire that paint in person.

I have to admit, the painting of cars wasn't something that did much for me but seeing the work you're putting in this is pretty cool. Gonna look good with the knobs too.

 

Nice

 

Rulers......

 

Kirk, serious question just because I don't know and am sure you and Alex can give me an answer.

If you are going to strip it why not do it before the clear? Is there an adhesion problem or a chemical embalance between the different materials?

Just curious. Thansk for keeping us posted and as everyone else said, I cant wait to see it done.

 

When I first saw the pictures of the lace I thought it was gonna be too much, but buried under the blue candy it just gorgeous. I can't wait to see the car finished, it's gonna be great.