The Transformation Continues
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The hand taped flames turned out better than I expected. I spent about
eight hours taping the car, starting with 1/8 inch fineline masking tape
to draw the inital design then filling in all the areas not to be painted
with two inch tape. Once completed I spent about a half an hour randomly
spraying red, white, yellow, and orange till I felt it looked like a mess.
Removal of the tape resulted in the flames you see. On the trunk lid is
my first attempt. They are two pictures of a woman made of flames. As they
were decals I made on my computer and sealed in the clearcoat they eventually
wrinkled and had to be removed.
The hood after I got it back from my neighbor the artist. This guy
is a true pro and really knows his stuff. All airbrushing is done freehand
after a few beers. The car assembled for the first time after being clearcoated
with 2 coats.
Rear and side views after the initial clearcoat. Rear wheels now installed.
Appliance Wheels Wire Mags 11 1/2 inches of rubber on the ground.