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Post by Boots on Jul 7, 2024 18:43:21 GMT
Thanks mucker.....   |
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Post by Robbo on Jul 7, 2024 19:18:57 GMT
Jeez that's good
Did you strip the chrome off them wheels or just prime on top of it?
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Post by Boots on Jul 7, 2024 19:27:37 GMT
I just rubbed them down with a sanding sponge 1000 grit until the shiny surface was flattened (not removed) and then primed.....i then gave a coat of Klear over the primer and then top coated mate, primer does not like the chrome as inbetween the bolt detail there was a tiny reaction but on a wheel thats deep dished you can`t see it...........once the Klear was on the top coat was absolutely fine, with the bigger stuff like the fuel tanks, exhaust stacks etc i will clean these back using the same method because there is a lot more smoother surface area which makes roughing up a lot easier...........any small chrome stuff is better stripped using Mr Muscle etc.
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Post by Robbo on Jul 7, 2024 19:30:04 GMT
Yeah I'm going to strip my chrome off the bike bits and start from scratch
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Post by Boots on Jul 7, 2024 19:41:31 GMT
Yeah i would on small delicate stuff you find on bikes/cars etc..........better safe than sorry, when i did the Ford Falcon i just weathered straight over the top of the chrome but that didn`t require a showroom finish whereas your bike does  |
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Post by tommygunn on Jul 8, 2024 4:36:31 GMT
Looks fantastic Boots. The hubs especially!
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Post by bwilt on Jul 8, 2024 5:40:17 GMT
Picture heavy? Not nearly heavy enough... fantastic!!
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Post by JEFF on Jul 8, 2024 15:02:01 GMT
Holy Moly, that's blinkin'sweet,Dude.  |
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Post by Boots on Jul 8, 2024 15:04:33 GMT
Tommy ,Bert and Jeff............thank you for the kind words fellas `tis really very much appreciated  |
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Post by Boots on Jul 8, 2024 21:23:05 GMT
Spent most of the day grubbying up the inside of the cab but just need to add a little bit more..............hope to get some pics up tomoz  |
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Post by Ian H. on Jul 8, 2024 22:12:48 GMT
Clearly your injury doesn't phase you. Damn---this looks awesome!
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Post by SteveM on Jul 9, 2024 6:44:37 GMT
The chassis and running gear look brilliant Boots. Just the right amount to make it appear used but not abused.
I kept some of the chrome on my 1/12 Honda, just gently rubbed it with 6000 grit micromesh to take off the high gloss. Seems to work well
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Post by bwilt on Jul 9, 2024 8:28:18 GMT
Dont be picture shy |
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Post by Boots on Jul 9, 2024 9:18:26 GMT
Ian and Steve.............thanks fella Bert.........ran out of time and wasn`t quite ready  |
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Post by Boots on Jul 10, 2024 12:00:41 GMT
Been playing about with this the past couple of days.........going for a `left in the corner of the yard` look due to being superceded by newer vehicles to the fleet and no longer really used etc.... Lots of weathering still to do yet and i`ve gone for a typical 80`s colour scheme of a faded light blue..........looks a bit wierd at the mo but hopefully later stages will pull it altogether...also added and blended in the trailer hitch or 5th wheel as we call it over here..
Opted for a well worn interior with some old canvas seat covers and a skull gear shifter
      
More soon...
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Post by tommygunn on Jul 10, 2024 12:38:38 GMT
Those seats look suitably worn.
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Post by Robbo on Jul 10, 2024 15:16:53 GMT
You really have got this weathering sussed mate
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Post by Boots on Jul 10, 2024 17:31:35 GMT
Cheers chaps Subject to change............  |
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Post by Armorguy on Jul 10, 2024 17:39:24 GMT
Great colour combos Boots-bro! And a forgotten truck is irresistible to me.
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Post by Boots on Jul 10, 2024 17:59:01 GMT
Thanks mucker ...............jury is still out for me at the mo fella |
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