DA wasn't touching this paint!! Rotary/Wool/HD CUT FTW!!!

David Fermani

David Fermani

Forza Auto Salon
Had to bring out the big guns on this 1971 Plymouth Scamp. This vehicle hailed from Arizona and the paint (original) was just about dead (so the owner thought)! It had been left to sit rotting in a junkyard for several decades and was recently saved to be resurrected for a hot rod project (Scrapyard Six Scamp). The paint was completely oxidized and had zero gloss. 1 good hit with HD CUT with the HD Yellow Wool (rotary) brought this finish back to life. Not too bad for 40+ year old paint huh?






I'll post some after pics in a little bit



(questions / comments / criticism welcome)
 
Nice work there David! I always grab the rotary and wool for oxidized paint. The old dead paint plugs up the pads way too fast when using a da to remove it.
 
I realize that does not make sense to the younger crowd, however those paints, both DuPont and PPG, as well as some BASF, OEM paints were what us old guys learned to refer to as "poly" paints.

Notice that what went off on the pad was "black" for the pad residue.

That's like what one would see on a 60's era Mustang, most Ford's, most Chrysler's, not so much on GM's as they were still staying with a lacquer based system.

Floyd taught me that, and to prove him wrong, I tried a lot of things, damn-Sam, he was right.

Even using some 30w motor oil, cut with 10% keosense, would do some quick good.

Not like the HD cut, we had to then move to a "polish" and a lambs wool,so it took two steps, vs your one step.

Grumpy
 
CONCOURS.JOHN said:
Love this kind of work!

Nice!
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You of all people of course! The older the better.



superdve said:
Thanks again Dave! Here is the link to the Scrapyard Six if anyone wants to see a few other pics. We should do a build thread here as well.



http://www.facebook.com/scrapyard6
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Thanks for joining the forum Dave! He's not only the owner of this car, he's also a close friend and landlord to my workshop. Dave is close to finishing up the build on this Scamp where he's fabricated in a high HP Toyota Supra engine with all modular drivetrain. 10's on pump gas with great handling on the way! You guys wanting more info on the car should check out the Scrapyard Six Scamp on FaceBook. Updates constantly.



Jon@APAD said:
dang! I bet you thought it was about dead too! nicely done! cant wait to see the final pics
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I wasn't looking forward to working on it one bit. But it sure did surprise me.



mikemurphy234 said:
Nice work there David! I always grab the rotary and wool for oxidized paint. The old dead paint plugs up the pads way too fast when using a da to remove it.
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For sure Mike. This kind of carnage needs to be ground off this way. Wool is your best friend. When you come by the shop this weekend feel free to get some aggression out on it if you'd like.



Ron Ketcham said:
I realize that does not make sense to the younger crowd, however those paints, both DuPont and PPG, as well as some BASF, OEM paints were what us old guys learned to refer to as "poly" paints.

Notice that what went off on the pad was "black" for the pad residue.

That's like what one would see on a 60's era Mustang, most Ford's, most Chrysler's, not so much on GM's as they were still staying with a lacquer based system.

Floyd taught me that, and to prove him wrong, I tried a lot of things, damn-Sam, he was right.

Even using some 30w motor oil, cut with 10% keosense, would do some quick good.

Not like the HD cut, we had to then move to a "polish" and a lambs wool,so it took two steps, vs your one step.

Grumpy
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Nice Ron! This paint was disgusting as it was being ground down. Reminded me of metal polishing the way it turned everything (including my hands) black. It also filled up the deep defects making them more pronounced too. I wasn't about to take alcohol to this finish!



Perfections said:
Dang David, that's what I'm talking about! One pass, that's nuts!!
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Yes,,,,,,1 looooooooog passsssss.



Barry Theal said:
Looks great David!
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Thanks Buffer Barry!
 
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Here's a little 50/50 of the work in progress on the hood:



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David Fermani- Thanks for sharing this! Heh heh, that would almost be fun for Yours Truly.



SuperDVE- Welcome to Autopia!



What a great project, and man-oh-man do you have some skills :bow



[Accumulator had a thing for MOPARs, specifically 1970 ones and hey '71 is close, during his earlier years]
 
LangMan37 said:
Love the Mopars, nice job David.
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Thanks Derek! Mopars rock!



RaskyR1 said:
Now that brings back memories! :)





Nice work, David!
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Thanks Chad. I bet it does!



Accumulator said:
David Fermani- Thanks for sharing this! Heh heh, that would almost be fun for Yours Truly.



SuperDVE- Welcome to Autopia!



What a great project, and man-oh-man do you have some skills :bow



[Accumulator had a thing for MOPARs, specifically 1970 ones and hey '71 is close, during his earlier years]
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Dave has a habit of putting high HP engines in subtle applications. He's actually the pioneer of Supercharged 3800 & 3.8L Buick Grand National engine swaps. Take a look at his old website: Buckshaw Dot Com, GM Supercars! Nothing like a GN powered Caddy Fleetwood that goes 11's. LOL



Scottwax said:
There are still times I have to get out my Dewalt and go to town. Nice job on the Scamp!
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Thanks Scott - I've been spoiled over the last few years up until now. This sucker was wasted and no way I was gonna sit there with a DA. Rotary or bust.



toyotaguy said:
Its alive!!!!!!
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It sure is! And it's been fed with lots of oil. :)
 
David Fermani said:
Dave has a habit of putting high HP engines in subtle applications. He's actually the pioneer of Supercharged 3800 & 3.8L Buick Grand National engine swaps. Take a look at his old website: Buckshaw Dot Com, GM Supercars! Nothing like a GN powered Caddy Fleetwood that goes 11's. LOL
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:eek: :bow



I'm still trying to figure out the Pontiac Bonneville wheels on the back of that Scamp (at least it looks like that's what they are?).... seems like an odd fitment, but it looks like a nice assortment of parts have come together on that monster.



Paint looks pretty good now, too!
 
Would be interesting to see how surbuf on the rupes would have done. Since the fingers on the surbuf pad are much shorter then the wool fiber strands are, surbuf would of clogged quicker I'm thinking.



Very nice work for sure David!
 
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