mgwin
Well-known member
I didn't want to clutter up the main forum, so I will post some progression pics here.
After sandblasting the parts I used Rustoleum automotive light gray primer in a spray can. It goes on good, and I don't have to drag out all the paint equipment.
I use coat hanger wire and make hooks to hang up the parts. Heavier stuff gets heavy hooks and/or chain. The 4x4 lumber A-frame in my paint booth is where I hang the heavy stuff.
Then, the painting started. You can sand out what primer runs you have, and sand the parts for good adhesion when you paint.
I used disposable (medical type) gloves to keep from getting the oil in my skin on the parts. Also use a tack cloth to remove any sanding dust.
Use some unrestored rear wheels to move the frame around until you complete the yellow painting process. You don't want to get yellow on those nice white wheels.
After assembling as many parts as possible, I rolled the frame out to the paint booth for one final coat. Just jack up the frame, take off the wheels and go to spraying.
One note: the dash decal needs to be put on first, then the grommet, and then put the dash on the frame. Also, tape up the decal and grommet for that final coat of yellow.
For the finish coat on the motor, I took off the head and taped up all the stuff that didn't need paint. The head dissipates the heat, so It doesn't need any paint. The fins do too, so go lightly on them.
After the final yellow coat, put the wheels on and move back inside.
Then assemble the engine and install.
More stuff to follow.
After sandblasting the parts I used Rustoleum automotive light gray primer in a spray can. It goes on good, and I don't have to drag out all the paint equipment.
I use coat hanger wire and make hooks to hang up the parts. Heavier stuff gets heavy hooks and/or chain. The 4x4 lumber A-frame in my paint booth is where I hang the heavy stuff.
Then, the painting started. You can sand out what primer runs you have, and sand the parts for good adhesion when you paint.
I used disposable (medical type) gloves to keep from getting the oil in my skin on the parts. Also use a tack cloth to remove any sanding dust.
Use some unrestored rear wheels to move the frame around until you complete the yellow painting process. You don't want to get yellow on those nice white wheels.
After assembling as many parts as possible, I rolled the frame out to the paint booth for one final coat. Just jack up the frame, take off the wheels and go to spraying.
One note: the dash decal needs to be put on first, then the grommet, and then put the dash on the frame. Also, tape up the decal and grommet for that final coat of yellow.
For the finish coat on the motor, I took off the head and taped up all the stuff that didn't need paint. The head dissipates the heat, so It doesn't need any paint. The fins do too, so go lightly on them.
After the final yellow coat, put the wheels on and move back inside.
Then assemble the engine and install.
More stuff to follow.
