Initial D Sileighty Progress

[Forhod]

Yeah.. It can be finished by Sunday.. But I actually wanna finish today for the Teens Comp.. But.. My luck has run out. I tried to spray clearcoat on a rainy day.. Yes, rainy day. After I spray the clear, it frost!!! Guess I have to give the competition a skip now.

[mech0t0]

I never have problem of frosting! Is frosting caused by hummity?

[RyanGiorgio]

Looks great. 65 really looks accurate. Update soon.

[Forhod]

Originally posted by mech0t0
I never have problem of frosting! Is frosting caused by hummity?

Cold Temperature.. Because I tried my luck on spraying after a rainy day.. the temperature is low.. so frost appears..

RyanGiorgio : thanks.. I should have an update tomorrow.

[Biting_Point]

I'm praying for you that tomorrow is a bright sunny day.. coz i am also waiting to spray my gloss..

btw how long btw each coat..?? i planning to spray only 2 coats.. coz i am moving house tomorrow.. die die muz finish my models first..

[Forhod]

About 15 minutes.. sometimes a little longer.
I suggest for your clear.. use 2 mist coat and 1 heavy coat..
just 2 coats looks a little tougher to get a better finish IMO.

[fullbloodchop01]

color looks nice, get the updates as soon as you can

[Biting_Point]

thanks for your advise..

another thing to ask, is it okay for me to use compound after i sprayed clear..? will it harm my decals?? thanks a lot..

it's a bright sunny day..

[bah humbug]

Keep at it!

[Forhod]

Originally posted by Biting_Point
thanks for your advise..

another thing to ask, is it okay for me to use compound after i sprayed clear..? will it harm my decals?? thanks a lot..

it's a bright sunny day..

Compound.. Hmm.. I never use it before so I cannot say anything bout it... But I guess as long after your clear has hardened. It should be alright to use compound. But remember, compound rubs the clear. So I think you need 2 heavy coat of clear if you don't wanna risk of rubbing through the clear to the paint.
Hope I am correct~

Sunny day today but not very. My side is a little cloudy! I get the clear done before the rain come.

[endlesskev86]

wouldn't compound and wax be more shiny than clear coat?

[Forhod]

Maybe.. I am not sure since I haven't try wax and compound before..

Anyway, here is the Sileighty with fresh coat of clear. Not very happy with the paint because of dust.
The Sun is hot and shiny today!!

Pics! :





The Spoiler to be put on :


I'll do the chassis now. More updates to come later.

[[S]ky|ine]

Very shinny, looks great for the colour! Jus Nice & keep up the good work!

[Biting_Point]

Hey, i've finished my models.. ready for tomolo's meet..

keep it up.. waiting for your updates.. keep the pics coming..

Good luck.. see ya tomolo

[Forhod]

Tiny update.. I broke the piece that connects the front wheel to steer.. Now it can no longer turn.
Pics will come later