Sail Panel and Filler Panel Blocking - GTO RestoMod (Ep 82)

[@lazyhoundracing9621]

Nice work Mark. Don't let people bother you. I just let them think they are right and move on. That being said when you have an educational channel I can see how comments can lead people astray. I had a couple of failures on my steering wheel paint and had to walk away. I'm back on it and should finally be done today. It was a lot of work to make it 3" smaller that most will never notice. I was getting tiny bubbles in my final coats of clear. I figured out I was taking too long and it was going off in the cup. It has a one hour pot life and I was doing 4 coats with 15 minutes between coats. I use a Fuji Q5 turbine sprayed and kept blaming the gun. It hit me in my sleep what was going on and now things are going well. Thank you for your time.

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

Funny how sleeping on things can bring clarity. I do it all the time and walking away instead of forcing it is the best advice. I try and take all the comments in with zero ego involved and see if I can learn from them. Last year I went to about 15 - 20 car shows and for all the cars I have seen at shows there are over 10 times that amount sitting in some guys garage unfinished for 20 plus years because they talk the talk but don't walk the walk. In cold weather pot life should be extended and it isn't usually a problem when painting larger projects because you mix more batches as you go. Smaller ones sit in the cup a lot longer. What you described sounds like solvent pop. It comes from trapping solvent with subsequent coats before it has a chance to escape or flash off. Happens a lot in cold weather or on small jobs where you aren't distracted longer between coats. Many clears are designed for 2 coats only so try extended your flash time between coats once you hit the second coat then on the next extend it a little longer. This helps prevent solvent sags too. Thank you for your support, I appreciate it.

[@moesizlac2596]

I really like your choices and attention to detail, both in the work and the presentation. So satisfying!

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

Thank you for the wonderful comment.

[@DaveHart-c2v]

Thank you Mark, For everything that you are showing and doing. I am working on a 67 GS,with all of the same issues.Your guidance is very much appreciated, more than you know.

[@henryleach671]

Ditto. In my case it's a '66 Corvair Corsa. Great info, thanks.

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

Thank you David, I appreciate that. A 67 GS? You need to send me some project pics so I can showcase them at the end of a video sometime. I think I have only featured one other Buick, send them in so you can represent!

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

@@henryleach671 Thanks Henry. I love the look of the Corvair. I have been watching a guy on KZbin that did a mid engine LS in one. How far along are you on yours?

[@jamesharrington9826]

I’ve used it many times n don’t are what people say about it. It works !!!

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

Thanks James. I think some used it like it was lightweight body filler and treated it as such. It was designed for a specific type of use and like you I have had good luck with it.

[@chriskappes9170]

I have used filler in the past to make lines better i have not used the metal to metal ever actually but really think its a good idea and was going to try it when time seems to me it would be stronger so dont let these people discourage you personally i love the work you do so keep it up

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

Thanks Chris I appreciate the encouragement. If used in the wrong spot it will fail since it is not flexible but that is the way it is deigned. If you use it where there is no flexing it should hold up better than regular filler that is softer and dents easily under mirrors and emblems. If you decide to use it let it cure completely before you mess with it at all. If you go after it before it cures you will break the bond between the metal and filler. Best advice let it cure overnight.

[@craigwiest772]

Great information. Hope I can remember all the little things you do to make a perfect job.

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

Thanks Craig. If you forget just cruise through the list of videos to jog your memory. Going to local car shows helps too as you see things you want to do better on your project.

[@JohnnieBravo1]

Reminds me of about 5 or 6 years ago, my Son wanted us to repaint his car that he'd had since High School. He would come over on nights he had available, and we'd do the body work. We worked on that thing over 3 or 4 months before painting, and I can still remember his saying "wow, now I know why a paint job costs so much". And we didn't go anywhere near the detail you're going to.

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

There is a lot of satisfaction from doing all that work and seeing the results, especially that time spent with your son. Priceless! The man hours are ridiculous but needed. Lucky Ruby is mine or I couldn't afford myself 😁

[@JohnnieBravo1]

@@FoothillPaintandFabrication Yeah, I agree. I work for myself (and my son) pretty cheap

[@daveringeisen130]

Looking great Mike!!

[@yepyep340]

LOTS of progress! SWEET.

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

Thanks. It has been a struggle in the cold but I am getting there little by little.

[@stevemoon4739]

Great work mark !

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

Thanks Steve, getting there little by little.

[@rogermaggert2137]

When you work on 60 yr old cars that were not assembled perfect you do what you have to do to make it work

[@olsonr69]

Your videos are so inspiring. Although I’m a long ways from body work. Do you worry about doing all the bodywork on the rotisserie and things moving around once you put the body back on the frame? I imagine doing all this work on the rotisserie is so much easier. I have a Roadster Shop frame on order and thought it would be best to do the metalwork and bodywork while on the frame. Any advice would be much appreciated. My project is a 1969 Chevelle that was my first car that I purchased when I was 16 in 1995.

[@Cseidelmann6770]

Great work, Mark. What filler are you using? Sorry if you mentioned it in past episodes, but I missed it- or forgot.🫤