GT paint job-change of direction
GT paint job-change of direction
Well as I'm not here that often,, so just thought I'd storm the forum..
In the process of completing the matt black paint job on the GT, the project took an unexpected and surprising turn.
Whilst I was quite happy with the look of the matt black effect, I found it really difficult to get a good flat finish on the big horizontal surfaces (bonnet and roof). So there was a lot of rubbing back involved which then left the finish a little bit uneven. so I thought before embarking on another coat or two of paint I'd try some Turtle Wax "Colour Back" polish.. (A coloured polish which in this case was black..)
Well shy of the expected result, the matt paint was no longer...as it was now deep black high gloss.!! Not what I was really looking for BUT, it actually looks great..and suits the car nicely...best part is that I now have an almost professional looking paint job on the whole car..All for around 80 quid...
In the process of completing the matt black paint job on the GT, the project took an unexpected and surprising turn.
Whilst I was quite happy with the look of the matt black effect, I found it really difficult to get a good flat finish on the big horizontal surfaces (bonnet and roof). So there was a lot of rubbing back involved which then left the finish a little bit uneven. so I thought before embarking on another coat or two of paint I'd try some Turtle Wax "Colour Back" polish.. (A coloured polish which in this case was black..)
Well shy of the expected result, the matt paint was no longer...as it was now deep black high gloss.!! Not what I was really looking for BUT, it actually looks great..and suits the car nicely...best part is that I now have an almost professional looking paint job on the whole car..All for around 80 quid...
Current
85 BX GT Mk1..
86 BX TRS Mk1
87 BX TRi
Gone
85 BX TRS mk1 auto... SOLD
90 BX TRi..parts....cubed
85 BX GT Mk1..
86 BX TRS Mk1
87 BX TRi
Gone
85 BX TRS mk1 auto... SOLD
90 BX TRi..parts....cubed
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I am a student/professional photographer ..its amazing how tricky it is to just post some "snaps"...but i will try....Paul296 wrote:. . . and anotherDollywobbler wrote: Another demand for pictures.
Current
85 BX GT Mk1..
86 BX TRS Mk1
87 BX TRi
Gone
85 BX TRS mk1 auto... SOLD
90 BX TRi..parts....cubed
85 BX GT Mk1..
86 BX TRS Mk1
87 BX TRi
Gone
85 BX TRS mk1 auto... SOLD
90 BX TRi..parts....cubed
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Sorry guys ..its not the tech problems uploading..but more so my pedantic need to take some quality shots befit of of a demi professional photographer!!2BXORNOT2BX wrote:I am a student/professional photographer ..its amazing how tricky it is to just post some "snaps"...but i will try....Paul296 wrote:. . . and anotherDollywobbler wrote: Another demand for pictures.
Its a pride thing....so will put the Canon 5d mk11 aside and shoot with my phone...then i wont feel compelled to justify photographic quality!!!
Current
85 BX GT Mk1..
86 BX TRS Mk1
87 BX TRi
Gone
85 BX TRS mk1 auto... SOLD
90 BX TRi..parts....cubed
85 BX GT Mk1..
86 BX TRS Mk1
87 BX TRi
Gone
85 BX TRS mk1 auto... SOLD
90 BX TRi..parts....cubed
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