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So....What is the most important factor to remember and perform in any paint job? ??????????????????????????

THE PREPARATION WORK!! The most important (and most overlooked) part of every paint job is :

Incomplete, omitted, or improper prep work can lead to many problems later in your paint process. 1adhesion loss (paint chipping or peeling up) 2scratches, pits, uneven surface showing through color coats. 3Trash or foreign debris/particles in your paint. 4rough surface, aka orange peel finish. 5masking pulls paint up below.

General paint checklist for Diecast. And possibly other substrates. 1Remove all original paint, down to bare metal. 2Clean substrate adequately, free of dust, debris, and oils. 3Sand with 320 or 400 grit (paper and/or Scotchbrite equivalent) to give adequate adhesion. 4Clean, prime, and scuff sand primer before top coats. 5Add top coats according to paint manufacturers instructions. 6General rule..start with light “tack coat” allow a few seconds to dry, then add two to three more passes each increasing the paint amount and wetness slightly from previous until a full, wet coat is completed.

66 Chevy Nova-start to finish! ** Step 1 – Remove factory paint Aircraft paint remover by KleenStrip CAUSTIC Chemical!--Wear Gloves & Eye protection CAUSTIC Chemical!--Wear Gloves & Eye protection Rinse in soapy water to neutralize.

66 Chevy Nova-start to finish! ** Step 2 – Remove factory paint (cont.) Paint bubbles up within minutes. Use disposable Stiff bristle brush (or old tooth brush) Use disposable Stiff bristle brush (or old tooth brush) Rinse in soapy water to neutralize.

66 Chevy Nova-start to finish! ** Step 3 – Paint removed Rinse vigorously in soapy water to neutralize and remove stripper and old paint. IMPORTANT!! IMPORTANT!! Do NOT allow rinsed casting to “air dry”. It is best to BLOW the casting dry with compressed air So as to avoid residue pools forming.

66 Chevy Nova-start to finish! ** Step 4 – Clean/polish/Prepare casting Using a dremel tool with Wire Brush attachment is a very fast Using a dremel tool with Wire Brush attachment is a very fast and effective method of removing any residual stripper chemical and effective method of removing any residual stripper chemical And it also cleans the metal, adding to overall adhesion.

66 Chevy Nova-start to finish! ** Step 5 – Clean/polish/Prepare casting (cont.) Using clean, soapy water and medium Using clean, soapy water and medium grit scotchbrite pad, the polished casting is aggressively scuffed/sanded to give The metal a good grip for the paint.

66 Chevy Nova-start to finish! ** Step 6 – Clean/polish/Prepare casting (cont.) You want to see light scratches in the metal, all over and into all crevices too. Here, the top is the only part to have been sanded to show a comparison. You want to see light scratches in the metal, all over and into all crevices too. Here, the top is the only part to have been sanded to show a comparison.

66 Chevy Nova-start to finish! ** Step 7 – Clean/polish/Prepare casting (cont.) Here the entire casting has been scuff sanded Here the entire casting has been scuff sanded and is ready for primer coats.

66 Chevy Nova-start to finish! ** Step 8 – The paint process..PRIMER First step in a paint job is a PRIMER coat. First step in a paint job is a PRIMER coat. This will aid in the bond between top coat paint and metal. Primers also aid in preventing metal corrosion over time and fill minor defects in the surface. Types of primer vary, automotive primer will yield best performance, but requires spray equipment. Rattlecan primers are adequate for most situations, but will have performance differences. Types of primer vary, automotive primer will yield best performance, but requires spray equipment. Rattlecan primers are adequate for most situations, but will have performance differences.

66 Chevy Nova-start to finish! ** Step 9 – The paint process..PRIMER -Scuff sand ** IMPORTANT!! ** This is one of the most over looked operations in painting. After primer is dry, SCUFF Sand lightly before starting top coat color application.

66 Chevy Nova-start to finish! ** Step 10 – The paint process..Base coat-sealer A sealer coat seperates the primer from top color, gives a uniform color, and aids in adhesion. A sealer coat seperates the primer from top color, gives a uniform color, and aids in adhesion. Im using Auto Air 4001 Base Coat Sealer White, spraying direct from bottle, with an Iwata Revolution CR, approx. 35psi Im using Auto Air 4001 Base Coat Sealer White, spraying direct from bottle, with an Iwata Revolution CR, approx. 35psi

66 Chevy Nova-start to finish! ** Step 11 – The paint process..adding sparkle! Its not evident here, but to add a little sparkle for the upcoming color fade, I DUST COAT with Auto Air 4330 Metallic White Fine. Its not evident here, but to add a little sparkle for the upcoming color fade, I DUST COAT with Auto Air 4330 Metallic White Fine.

66 Chevy Nova-start to finish! ** Step 12 – The Color Fade for flames!

66 Chevy Nova-start to finish! ** Step 13 – The Color Fade for flames! (cont.)

66 Chevy Nova-start to finish! ** Step 14 – Applying the FlameMasks! Note : this is an “inner” mask. Note : this is an “inner” mask.

66 Chevy Nova-start to finish! ** Step 15 – Checking alignment and mask adhesion. Paint can seep under any edges that are not adhered properly. Door and hood lines are commonly overlooked. Paint can seep under any edges that are not adhered properly. Door and hood lines are commonly overlooked.

66 Chevy Nova-start to finish! ** Step 16 – Adding main body color Use a color that covers quickly so that less material is required to achieve full coverage. Use a color that covers quickly so that less material is required to achieve full coverage. I start will Auto Air Autobourne Black to give an even color for the upcoming pearl purple!

66 Chevy Nova-start to finish! ** Step 17 – Adding main body color - (cont.) Auto Air Colors used: Candy Purple Blizzard Blue Pearl Purple

66 Chevy Nova-start to finish! ** Step 18 – Removing the Masks Remove masks carefully. Pulling at angle, from thickest part to thinnest.

66 Chevy Nova-start to finish! ** Step 19 – Ready for details and clear! Now you can clearcoat and or detail as desired. I suggest if further artwork is to be done, that you use a solvent based intercoat clear such as HOK's SG-100 to protect your work to this point.

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