My '88 T-Bird Turbo Coupe (New Paintjob in Progress)

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My '88 T-Bird Turbo Coupe (New Paintjob in Progress)

Reply #15 – May 04, 2013, 10:50:29 PM

Looking Good

My '88 T-Bird Turbo Coupe (New Paintjob in Progress)

Reply #16 – May 04, 2013, 10:57:59 PM

looks real good i like the color

My '88 T-Bird Turbo Coupe (New Paintjob in Progress)

Reply #17 – May 05, 2013, 02:19:59 PM

Thanks guys. That is an old muscle car color from the late 60's, and will look Dark Green, Dark Grey, or Black depending on lighting and viewing angle. Looks more Dark Grey in the pics because of the fluorescent lighting. Great paint as well, lays like a champ. Should have more progress pics soon, I'm starting on the door jambs tonight.

My '88 T-Bird Turbo Coupe (New Paintjob in Progress)

Reply #18 – May 05, 2013, 05:45:18 PM

If Steve McQueen had a thunderbird it would be that color with torque thrusts. Looks good buddy

My '88 T-Bird Turbo Coupe (New Paintjob in Progress)

Reply #19 – May 07, 2013, 02:49:46 PM

Quote from: 87thunderbirdBlackJack;414512

If Steve McQueen had a thunderbird it would be that color with torque thrusts. Looks good buddy

My name is Brandon, and I support this post. :)

My '88 T-Bird Turbo Coupe (New Paintjob in Progress)

Reply #20 – May 08, 2013, 09:59:31 AM

That's an interesting color. Can't wait to see it all painted. :D

My '88 T-Bird Turbo Coupe (New Paintjob in Progress)

Reply #21 – May 10, 2013, 01:15:24 PM

You and me both. I'm hoping to be done by August now. Kind of sucks, but there is not much free time to be had for me right now.

Got as far as stripping down both the doors, and then I get waylaid by the GF, then we got hit with a shiznitload more business at work this week. It's not looking good for progress on my projects right now. That's life sometimes though. :)

I think I've finally decided to not clearcoat the car though.

My '88 T-Bird Turbo Coupe (New Paintjob in Progress)

Reply #22 – May 30, 2013, 03:14:01 PM

Not a great deal of progress the past few weeks, thanks to work, but I'm making some headway. Engine Bay is fully complete, wiring tuck is done, everything is back together, and after replacing my fuel pump which somehow died during the time while I was painting the engine bay, she's purring like a kitten again. Doors are fully stripped and pulled off, and ready to start prepping for paint. Also taking the time to replace all the old cracked rust-inducing Seam Sealer while I'm in there. It would be foolish to ignore, and just paint over it, and would ensure that the paint job and the doors themselves wouldn't last the long run. Only major rust area in the door jambs was on the bottom of the DS door, underneath the old Seam Sealer. Enjoi the pics!

Thanks for stopping by to check out my Bird Project. Will have pics of the doors/jambs painted next. Stay Tuned. :birdsmily:

My '88 T-Bird Turbo Coupe (New Paintjob in Progress)

Reply #23 – May 30, 2013, 04:14:35 PM

Hell yeah!

My '88 T-Bird Turbo Coupe (New Paintjob in Progress)

Reply #24 – May 30, 2013, 04:47:21 PM

Quote from: Big B;414874

I think I've finally decided to not clearcoat the car though.

Are you using a single stage paint then?? Or are you adding a hardener to the base coat??

Nice looking home setup that you'll be painting in. :D

My '88 T-Bird Turbo Coupe (New Paintjob in Progress)

Reply #25 – May 30, 2013, 09:05:24 PM

Just a couple of tips if i may!!!

Your doors are very good but need some work on the fold over. Either blast it or the rust will come through again. Also never use plastic on the car as it makes static conditions and will effect the paint application. Depending on the material it can and will cause FISH EYES!!! Also a clear in my view is something that is always necessary but not mandatory. That is your call. Clear makes the paint job. And finally that failed clear on the car has to go. If you are not versed with a DA it can cause other issues. Taking it down is something that has to be dun correctly or the car will have swirls. Remember a DA causes Heat. Be very careful with using a DA. Good luck!!

My '88 T-Bird Turbo Coupe (New Paintjob in Progress)

Reply #26 – May 30, 2013, 09:31:04 PM

sweet it will be shot in no time

My '88 T-Bird Turbo Coupe (New Paintjob in Progress)

Reply #27 – May 30, 2013, 10:01:15 PM

There is a masking plastic but yes, I wouldn't use the plastic sheeting for masking.

My '88 T-Bird Turbo Coupe (New Paintjob in Progress)

Reply #28 – May 31, 2013, 08:49:57 AM

Quote from: 1BadBird;416269

Are you using a single stage paint then?? Or are you adding a hardener to the base coat??

Nice looking home setup that you'll be painting in. :D

Yep, 2K SS Urethane. This is not a base coat, so there is no clear required.

Thanks, I still need to add a filtered intake fan to the setup, as right now my intake is passive, which causes the exhaust fan to pull unfiltered air from outside bringing dust with it. Once I get that setup correctly, I will be good to paint the entire car in here.

My '88 T-Bird Turbo Coupe (New Paintjob in Progress)

Reply #29 – May 31, 2013, 08:55:18 AM

Quote from: 1BadBird;416289

There is a masking plastic but yes, I wouldn't use the plastic sheeting for masking.

Like always when doing bodywork, it's there to protect the engine bay from all the sanding dust while I work, it gets removed during paint. I never have any static problems when I paint regardless, because I already know to ground the car beforehand. All it takes is a thick chain wrapped around the rear axle housing, and touching the ground. Boom, no more static attraction, no more dust nibs. An old timer here taught me that trick way back when. Works Every Time. :)