1963 Cadillac Bare Metal Project

Alright I 've been stripping the car down with paint stripper. I want that shinny bare metal look on bottom and cadillac black roof. What grid or steps do i go after all the paint is off?


What the plan is

 

80 grit da sander to get the shit off. After that you gotta do it by hand with 80 and down to 320 and finer. Apply gibbs brand oil to protect the steel while you move on to different panels so it doesnt rust or just clear it

 

are you gonna leave just random pieces of trim on and leave the holes unfilled like on the model, or you gona warp the sheetmetal intentionally filling them for a more street look? I think you shouldd warp it a little, it will flow better w/ the bondo spots.

 

no disrespect intented but why you want to ruin a good lookin caddy?

 

LOL . real simple keep chrome , Start from scratch but roll it bare for a while. The car was oem red n some dummy threw a cheese Dollar Store paint job. The model was trashed by my kid so I had a little fun.. This is my second Caddy project last one was 64 With a LT1 I bought Back to life. . I got most of car stripped Except bondo areas. Would it be worth Soda Blasting it now Or just DA it from Here.

 

There in the corner of my garage... THANKS

 

Da sand it

 

That is a good lookin' Caddy, it'll look different alright with the bare metal look. I hope it doesn't rust on you, it would be a shame.

 

ve always wanted a 63 or 64caddy. painted bright ass red. or even a cherry black.

 

I been stripping it down. I did find a ruff door



I did take a day break and slammed it.

 

Lord,please grant me the ability to keep my big yap shut about what it just don't understand.

 

You can say whatever the fuck u want.



I been looking into all sorts of primers/sealers. I want a flatz look just debating which way to go. Now if I throw some cheap primer on it , it will still rust , Either way im starting from scratch.

 

If your goin with the "pimp" look go with a flat red, black top and red L.E.D. underglow. That would look smooth.....

 

I decided to toss my big wheels out the door and run the stock hub cabs and some ww cokers. I was thinking for the mean time spray some rattle can on bare areas till im ready to paint it while I do the body work. or order a case of gibbs .I think I will play with photo shop different colors

 

So you're not going with the bare metal look anymore?If this is the case I think you have made a wise decision.
That was the bit I was having trouble understanding.
Paul

 

^ Some people think that flake is ugly as shit.

I had a 64 cad and when my buddy got it he had it painted in a 2005 scion black cherry, came out very nice for that body style.... satin gold metallic also looks real good on the 63-64 caddys.

The bare metal may be a huge pain in the ass in the end but can look cool if you get the metal straight and sand it with a really fine grit.

 

I knocked the car down in da 80. Drivers door looks super ruff. What should I use to clean it for now ?

 

I knocked the car down in da 80. Drivers door looks super ruff. What should I use to clean it for now ? After I put rage gold over some areas. Do I use Dp40 for the bare metal

 

you can dp-40 it first then do your body work. if you like the look of brushed metal you can paint it base clear silver [ a white silver not blue] then wet sand the clear with 600 grit and don't buff it. it will look like metal.

 

how about sandblasting it just do not stay fore long on the same spot move around , sure will be nice to see that bare metal look

 

"^ Some people think that flake is ugly as shit."

Why, you Sir are absolutely correct! Thank you for taking the time to point that out. But is it traditional?
Paul

 

You could use Kosmic Khrome and float the whole car with mud to make it straight with half the work.

 

Good choice on the WW and factory caps.
Looks like a neat project, I look forward to watching it come together.

 

X 2 , keep it up

 

X3. Those other ones would have ruined it.

 

Thanks STILL sanding away. Got Lazy pulled out the paint stripper today on some areas.. I still think the bare metal looks good..

 

This post is like the side of your caddy. All over the place.

 

You should be able to find a replacement door.