cny first gen 71 Posted January 17, 2023 Author Posted January 17, 2023 So my latest mishap is this, I got hood all ready for paint and started painting, I didn't like the way the paint was laying out so I stopped. Wet sanded after it dried good and was ready to do it again after making a couple adjustments in spray pattern volume and air pressure. So mixed up the last about 3/4 of a quart of paint (plenty to finish) while going to garage from laundry room (where I mixed it) I went to grab a strainer and dropped the quart can of paint. What a freaking mess, most of it landed on a stair that's carpet so it soaked it up and that carpet is going to be replaced anyhow but I got it all over me my hands face and clothes and in one eye too, I look like a smerf. So I sprayed out what little paint I have left and it's off to spend another $150.00 on more paint. Morel of the story is if it not that bad leave the damn thing alone. 3 3 2 Quote
Montemedic Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 You got this Steve. The first time was a practice run. Everyone that saw it at Syracuse thought it looked great. Apparently, you fooled us all. Perfection just takes a little longer. Take your time and you will get the desired results you want. Looking forward to seeing the finished product. 2 Quote
Dtret Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 That sounds like something I’d do. Lol. Another award winner? 1 2 Quote
Rob Peters Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 Be careful what you say here on the boards Smurf........ The SMURF tag could stick for a very long time. rob 3 5 Quote
DragCat Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Dtret said: That sounds like something I’d do. Lol. Another award winner? Just what I was thinking 1 Quote
DragCat Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 21 minutes ago, Rob Peters said: Be careful what you say here on the boards Smurf........ The SMURF tag could stick for a very long time. rob 1 3 Quote
Dtret Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 21 minutes ago, Rob Peters said: Be careful what you say here on the boards Smurf........ The SMURF tag could stick for a very long time. rob A new victim. Lol. 2 2 Quote
DragCat Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 4 minutes ago, Dtret said: A new victim. Lol. Might replace the dancing banana's 1 4 Quote
jft69z Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 19 minutes ago, DragCat said: Might replace the dancing banana's Doubtful 1 Quote
Leghome Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 49 minutes ago, jft69z said: Doubtful For Steve it is now SMURF new nick name and let the dancing begin 1 3 Quote
420ponies Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 Whoa ,Whoa, Let's not get to down on the boy.You know he's retired and can't find anything else to do with his time. I'm thinking Karma is doing it's thing and he should do more than 1 hood (hint,hint). That said , that carpet will need to go . Maybe some plank flooring would be better, less cleanup. You know me Steve, always looking out for you! Remember, my hood is Blue too!! 3 3 Quote
willie Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 Dennis don't get any ideas. You have Steve beat by leaps and bounds!! No way he can catch up to you, and if it weren't for that Smurf character who pushed Steve we wouldn't have this situation!!! LOL 1 1 Quote
Dtret Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 11 hours ago, willie said: Dennis don't get any ideas. You have Steve beat by leaps and bounds!! No way he can catch up to you, and if it weren't for that Smurf character who pushed Steve we wouldn't have this situation!!! LOL Thanks Willie. It probably can’t be beat the standard has been set. If someone is unfortunate enough to beat it , then I will wish prayers ahead of time to their family. That being said a lesser quality knuckle head move can win. All in fun. I wish no harm to anyone ( yet). 2 1 Quote
willie Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 The bar has been set pretty high!!! And yes no wishes of harm to anyone all in fun!!! 2 Quote
cny first gen 71 Posted January 18, 2023 Author Posted January 18, 2023 Well thd hood is now blue and shiny too 😀 I'm happy with the way it came out. Got a few dust spots and a couple sags but overall happy the way it came out. I'll let it cure for a bit wet sand and buff. Thanks for all the encouragement! 9 Quote
DragCat Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 2 hours ago, cny first gen 71 said: Well thd hood is now blue and shiny too 😀 I'm happy with the way it came out. Got a few dust spots and a couple sags but overall happy the way it came out. I'll let it cure for a bit wet sand and buff. Thanks for all the encouragement! Looks great in the pic and glad your happy with it 👍 So like James mentioned,, when do you start taking orders ? 2 1 Quote
MC1of80 Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 Congratulations on the reincarnation! Look great!! Quote
Rob Peters Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 Looks Amazing Smur..... Steve rob 2 2 Quote
420ponies Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 You see Steve, orders are coming in already. Who knew? I'm telling you, Karma makes things happen. I can see a bright, Blue future beginning for you in your retirement years !! They bring the hoods to you, you do them " when you get time" , all is good. Remember, production has flaws ,Quality takes time, and. time.......... is Money !! 5 Quote
cny first gen 71 Posted January 27, 2023 Author Posted January 27, 2023 Wet sanded and buffed, still got a little to do but almost there. Waiting for the hinges to come back and get them painted then just wait for spring. 6 Quote
willie Posted January 27, 2023 Posted January 27, 2023 Steve that looks fantastic!!!!! Great work!!!! 1 Quote
1970mcss Posted January 27, 2023 Posted January 27, 2023 Looks great, but the last one looked good to me too. Nice job!!! 3 Quote
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