Topic: custom hood paint
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Painfully slowly, but my car is coming along. The custom paint on the hood is done, but the clear coat will be applied to make it shine and sparkle. So it will look much better than this. Yes clear was done, but then gets sanded to prepare for the custom paint. So it is a bit dull right now.
kstyer 2009-04-10 21:23:32
Step on for realistic flames. The background first, then using
multi curved template, flames take shape.
Starting to look good. Note the center bottom is a custom design.
Mike Gold, perhaps one of the best air brush instructors anywhere
doing some brush work on the custom design. You should see this
guy work. He is amazing.
Once the clear is on, this will be even more impressive
Close up of the center and "source" of the flame
During the next week the rear bumper should get done. Instead of the chrome letters "Corvette" it will be done in custom paint lettering.
Once both are done, it will leave custom paint and go back to the body shop to re clear those panels. Then the tail lights go back in, and it can come home for the final body assy, dash, and interior.
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Wow Ken..........you must feel great seeing the progess........it's lookin gud!
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Lookin GREAT 
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Looks good, Ken!! 
Gettin better every day, from the looks of it. Won't be long, eh?
"Template"?
Heresy!! 
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Gettin better every day, from the looks of it. Won't be long, eh?
"Template"?
Heresy!! just kiddin!Joel Adams
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Ken, first.....so glad to see you on line.
Next I sort of remember some teasing about the graphics. Way cool, opps way HOT
Keep them pictures comming.
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Looking really sharp! You're going to put us all to shame! But keep up the good work anyway!
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SUPERCALAFRAGILISTICEXPEALADOSHOUS........Ken!
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Very Nice Ken! Glad to see your car taking shape! Kinda brings a tear to my eye..... 
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