[DeTomaso] Projects which slow you down

GW gow2 at rc-tech.net
Sun Mar 6 21:37:38 EST 2011


I don't like to do anything colder then 60. I sprayed mine on a 40 
degree day but was able to hold 60 degrees on the body panels. I 
specifically waited for the warm day.

G

John Taphorn wrote:
> Yes, it was cold, perhaps high 50s.  We used 860 reducer - 4:1:1
>
> I also suspect our spray pressure at the tip was too low.  We were 
> using a Chinese knockoff HVLP with 1.3 tip. It was also suggested we 
> be a bit more generous with the reducer.
>
> JT
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "GW" <gow2 at rc-tech.net>
> To: "John Taphorn" <jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com>
> Cc: <detomaso at realbig.com>
> Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2011 8:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Projects which slow you down
>
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>> Was the orange peal in the single stage? Were the temps cold?
>>
>>
>>
>> John Taphorn wrote:
>>> An individual brighter than I has said, 'The truth, if it exists, is 
>>> in the details' .  Never more true than working with paint prep.  I 
>>> hope the paint finish looks as good up close as it does in the pics.
>>>
>>> We will also be using a Sata gun.  Although PPG BCC single stage for 
>>> the engine bay.  We are matching what was sprayed on the exterior. 
>>> Our first attempt at color went poorly, as I have previously 
>>> discussed, with Texas sized naval orange peel.  We've
>>>
>>> sanded back to smooth and will retry with better technique and a new 
>>> gun.
>>>
>>> The work on the heaterbox is outrageous.  Appears you have mastered 
>>> the box metal brake as well.
>>>
>>> I'll get pics.
>>>
>>> JT
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "GW" <gow2 at rc-tech.net>
>>> To: "John Taphorn" <jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com>
>>> Cc: <detomaso at realbig.com>
>>> Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2011 7:41 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Projects which slow you down
>>>
>>>
>>>> Do you have some photos John?
>>>>
>>>> The paint is Dupont BC/CC. I shot it with a saitajet2000 in my 
>>>> shop. It seemed like forever getting it ready:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.rc-tech.net/pantera1/paint3/paint3.htm
>>>>
>>>> The wheels sanded (11 full days of sanding) then cleared with 
>>>> 2-part clear from Por15:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.rc-tech.net/pantera1/gr4/gp4hell2.jpg
>>>> http://www.rc-tech.net/pantera1/as1/cc.jpg
>>>> http://www.rc-tech.net/pantera1/as1/gr4b.jpg
>>>>
>>>> I removed the A/C and heaterbox (100lbs) so I am making up a new 
>>>> heater box  to take it's place:
>>>> http://www.rc-tech.net/pantera1/hb/hb4.jpg
>>>>
>>>> Also working on making the alternate headlight lift kit, power 
>>>> steering new a-arms, an electrical system from scratch with the 
>>>> fuesbox and relay bank in the front trunk, and on and on.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Gary
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> John Taphorn wrote:
>>>>> Gary
>>>>>
>>>>> I appreciate your creativity and engineering prowess.  Please keep 
>>>>> sharing your primary and side projects.
>>>>>
>>>>> I also just noticed the GT5 went through color paint.  Very 
>>>>> nice!!! Tell us more about the paint and equipment used to apply 
>>>>> it.  We are entering that phase on a parallel restoration
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>> JT
>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: <gow2 at rc-tech.net>
>>>>> To: <detomaso at realbig.com>
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2011 10:45 AM
>>>>> Subject: [DeTomaso] Projects which slow you down
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> I know why it takes so long to build a car; all the side projects 
>>>>>> take so
>>>>>> long.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Bumper and tow bar because I am tired of pushing around the 
>>>>>> engine stand:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://www.rc-tech.net/per2/proj/tow.jpg
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Rack to consolidate and hold welding supply and plasma cutter:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://www.rc-tech.net/per2/proj/raq1.jpg
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://www.rc-tech.net/per2/proj/raq2.jpg
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://www.rc-tech.net/per2/proj/raq3.jpg
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Gary
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