'40 Ford convertable salvage

Gave the paint fairy a couple of Midols and reshot it. Used 1 Shot gold this time instead of generic rattle can stuff. Hopefully it'll gas out and remain glossy without any clear.

Looks great from here.

You don't see many gold cars. I like it.

The gold color look cool!

Installing some of the interior stuff.



Took it outside to see how it looked in the sun. Doesn't appear very glossy !

Metallics tend not to have a deep shine since there's a lot of "color" to get the solid look and little clear for depth.  Sometimes clear coating can make silver look more grayish so if using clear coating, do a test on a plastic spoon first. 
   I luv the skirts on the real wheel wells and all else looks great too.  Thanx!

Looking good Clay.

A great look under any light.

Another beauty, Clay. Looking good.

Well,  thank y'all.
Today, I'm removing the thick windshield glass, to replace it with thinner acetate.


Yesterday, I had my man, Igor, shoot a coat of clear over the gold that kinda dulled down after the initial shoot. WE used the small can of Krylon Crystal Clear that came with the decal kit from Micro Mark. That has laid down pretty good every time I have used it.
Well. Igor, ( I swear I'll fire him someday !), thought it would be a good idea to  clear over the installed windshield. Not a good idea at all.
Removed it, but the frosted glass would not clean up !!

Looking mighty shiny now!  Windshield, I've seen in an old mag how old model clear plastic can be saved with much ultra fine sanding and that Pledge "Future" floor wax.  You're lucky the windshield is both divided and flat.  Thin acetate will look perfect.  Thanx for new fotos.

I like that Clear. You can get it at Walmart for less than 3 bucks a big can. Comes in Gloss and Satin. the only bad experience I have had with it was over House of Kolor Candy paint. Nothing to begin with but but a couple of years after the build little dark spots start to show up under the clear. I know if Igor didn't work so cheap you would get rid of him. Looks good Clay.

Great shine.

Very nice piece you have there Clay, despite the unfortunate mishap

Looking good Clay

That looks pretty sharp Clayton! I really like the skirts and colour.