wheee!

Some more pics of the colour shift on the underside of the cowl. This piece was cleaned and lightly sanded but not finished as per a top side piece. Still looks awesome.

I think this car is worth saving, but it needs a realistic budget. I am over $30,000 USD invested in my resto and I am doing all the labour myself.... so budget realistically. This will be a $50,000 plus restoration if you are planning on paying someone else to do even some of the work.

Always loved Harvey's here in Canada... not sure when they opened here but I can remember them back at least 35 years....

Well, that’s the end of the small one pint of colour I had. Managed to get the front end, both fenders and the underside of the cowl done though. I will purchase a gallon now and have it packed in pints for use as I go forward. The finish outside coat will definitely be one mix to ensure the most consistent coverage. The edges are less of an issue even though the mixing system is super accurate.

Green cars have somehow been sprinkled throughout my life and hold great memories. When I bought this car it had been resprayed a puke gold green. I was absolutely thrilled to see the original dark green underneath. There was no other colour for me for this car after that. A slight change to fit the “restomod” theme, but overall the colour of my dreams.

The last remnant of the original colour code 240 on my car next to the new British Racing Green.

Not quite. The base colour is pour and spray. Shorter shelf life. And I get it from my local Body Shop supply store who mixes it while I wait. The clear coat is still a two part catalyzed finish for hardness and durability. No baking for either but I do have a special paint dryer gun for the water based paint to help evaporate the water transmission content. The water is only there to deliver the paint solubles. Once it evaporates, all that is left is the paint. Thanks for the compliments on the paint. I'm loving it.

Water based. Once it air dries it is done. Not sure if there is any form of catalyst as there is no odour at all. Only use a mask for particles as there is no organic vapour risk. The paint comes pre-mixed and requires nothing other than spraying. Then a regular catalyzed clear coat on top.

Oh my... So happy with the finish!

Did the inside edges of the drivers side fender tonight. Took three hours to sand, mask, clean and paint/clear just those edges... slow process. But I think it came out very nice!

I mixed 4:1 as per the directions. I just laid a thicker pass than the last time I sprayed clear. Especially the final coat.

Found a run I didn’t see last night. It’s in the green so, oh well...

Better fan pattern and air control. Plus I laid it down a lot thicker than the last time and still had no runs.

Ha! The paper did paint quite well [emoji13]

PPG water based E2335 British Racing Green. Very close to stock colour code 240 but more metallic and a bit lighter.

I got a couple shots while there was still daylight this afternoon. I’m very happy with how I got the clear to lay down. It looks and feels like glass. Much better than the rest of the car really. Gives me hope for a nice final finish on the car.

You and me both!

After 3rd coat of clear...

First coat clear

Now the front end... 1 coat colour 3 coats colour

Time for a new downdraft filter...

Nicely finished inside panel! I will prep and paint the inner areas that are not visible when the car is assembled. I really hope this bed liner will keep the inside nice and fresh for a long time!

Sounds like an awesome day!