Custom Paint Dakota R/T.....getting started

[Hines]

Well ive had all this product sitting here in my garage since christmas and wanting to try it out. Sorry i dont have any before shots, There is alot of light swirling all around the truck. So far i have only done the hood (Was called into work to fix some issues). My process was:



-Wash with foamgun and TOL bubble bath (Sea Sponge)

-Since it was recently clayed i went right into polishing.

-Menzerna IP via PC with SFX-1 pad

-Menzerna FPII via PC with SFX-2 pad.

-Menzerna FPII via PC with SFX-3 pad.

-Topped with Souveran

-wipped down with FK #425



More info on the truck, The basecoat is a House of Kolor Purple with metal flake, the flames are painted in 4 different colors of Dupont Chrome Illusion paint. Dupont clear was applied over the paint (this has to be the hardest clear ive seen to get light swirls out of , i had to use the SFX-1 to knock out all of the swirls!)



Im hopeing to get the rest of it done during this week, i will try to update this thread as i do. With some before pics hopefuly.



Please feel free to offer any critisizm or advise , now for the pics.

 

[SpoiledMan]

You were kidding about the criticism right???

 

[imported_Adamah1]

You were kidding about the criticism right???

:lol :lol :lol

 

[Hines]

You were kidding about the criticism right???

i know no matter how much i think im perfect, im really not........or am i

 

[SpoiledMan]

I'll tell you what. You take a picture of ANYTHING that might be up for criticism and we'll happily do so. Until then........

 

[Scottwax]

The paint looks incredibly wet and deep. Doesn't seem to be much (if any) orange peel either.

 

[ScubaStevo]

I think it looks amazing. It needs to have the headlights replaced though.

 

[Hines]

thanks for the comments everyone. Ive been working on the truck every afternoon after work, its going a bit slow but im done the front half of it right now. Should have some more pics up tomorrow, I tried taking some before shots but i only have a 1meg pixel camera and its not showing the light scratches very well. But anyways, i should have some new pics tomorrow (weather permitting).



And Scott, yes there is a bit of orange peel on the paint but not very much at all. I was very pleased with the paintjob to say the least

 

[gmblack3]

Looks great! Can't wait to see pic of the completed work!

 

[HomicidalSloth]

I think it looks amazing. It needs to have the headlights replaced though.

Was just about to say that. Headlights need polished or replaced. But I only noticed that after going through each image TRYING to find something to criticize. :LOLOL



Paint looks beautiful.

 

[Hines]

little bit more of an update. im about halfway through and had some nice pics from out in the sun to share



Front:

Flake pop:

Colorchangeing:

Reflection: