1994 Impala SS

BlownSS454 · #1 06-16-2005, 10:44 PM

Hey guys, check out my Impala SS. Just primered, sanded, and puttied a few things. Painted the hood the final color, and I am VERY impressed with it. Hope you like it. This kit is the Revell Impala SS Lowrider 2 'n 1. The only thing from the lowrider really, is the lowered springs in the rear. With the stock ones, kinda jacks the rear up. Anyways, check these pic's out:

check out that metal flake!

Feint Motion · #2 06-16-2005, 10:54 PM

Looking good. That flake is one of a kind, what paint is that? I have to get this kit soon, Ive been looking for one for the longest.

BlownSS454 · #3 06-16-2005, 11:00 PM

Thanks. It's Model Master Custom Spray Enamel by Testors. The color is Deep Pearlescent Purple. But if you do pick it up, it is quite thin, so do a mist-like coat on the first coat, and then a wet coat on the second. I think the hood looks good, wait until the body is done.

I would actually like to know, what type of clearcoat to put on it. Do you know if Testors makes a clearcoat? Or could I use Dupli-Color clear??

blubaja · #4 06-16-2005, 11:04 PM

Lookin good. That paint is awsome! Can you get a pic of the can please? Keep up the great work!

Frank X.

BlownSS454 · #5 06-16-2005, 11:14 PM

Haha, sure Frank.

Feint Motion · #6 06-16-2005, 11:16 PM

Use testors clear. Duplicolor is a different type of paint. If you used duplicolor you will get a fatal reaction with the paint. Enamel and arc type paints dont mix to well.

tonioseven · #7 06-16-2005, 11:39 PM

That's a sweet color! Your wheels would look 10 times better if you put some brake discs behind them and gave the tires a light sanding to remove the shine. I look forward to seeing you finish this one!
Testors clear #2936 would be the best Testors clear to use over that paint; let the can sit in some very warm (NOT hot!) tap water for a few minutes with an old towel over the can just in case the thing might explode (highly unlikely if the water isn't too warm) then spray the model while watching how the clear goes onto the body. Good luck and be careful!! Get a respirator if you don't already have one.

BlownSS454 · #8 06-16-2005, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tonioseven

That's a sweet color! Your wheels would look 10 times better if you put some brake discs behind them and gave the tires a light sanding to remove the shine. I look forward to seein you finish this one!
Testors clear #2936 would be the best Testors clear to use over that paint; let the can sit in some very warm (NOT hot!) tap water for a few minutes with an old towel over the can just in case the thing might explode (highly unlikely if the water isn't too warm) then spray the model while watching how the clear goes onto the body. Good luck and be careful!! Get a respirator if you don't already have one.

Haha, thanks! I know, I thinking the same things. But the black things behind them are "retainers" to hold in the tire. Tomorrow I'll get a picture to show you what I mean. I would love to put brake discs behind it, or at least a decal of 'em.

Put it warm tap water?? I've never heard of that technique, but I'm sure willing to give it a go! Thanks! I should get a respirator, I can barely breathe anyways...

lmao!

tonioseven · #9 06-16-2005, 11:45 PM

The warm water helps pressurize the paint/clear so it comes out smoother and more steadily than if it were cold. I do that with all of my spraycan paintjobs because I don't have a good airbrush yet.

BlownSS454 · #10 06-16-2005, 11:48 PM

Ooooooohhhhhh, nice! Thanks for the tip! I will be sure to use that!!

Whumbachumba · #11 06-16-2005, 11:55 PM

Nice color. I haven't used that water technique either, but that's because with a garage in north Texas during the summer, the cans get plenty hot enough. Can't wait to see more of this build. Nice job.

SidewayzS15 · #12 06-17-2005, 12:29 AM

Hey, finally got some pics, looks nicer in person IMO. I Picked out the color!!! LOL Keep up the good work man, tomrorow you and joe gotta come over and work on some stuff, the other day was too fun

How did the grill come out? i know the rag kind of took some chrome off, but im still interested. Keep up the good work

tigeraid · #13 06-17-2005, 01:20 AM

Awesome work, cudos from a b-body guy

... Where'd you get those wicked wheels?

BlownSS454 · #14 06-17-2005, 07:37 AM

No fatty! I picked the color! You were just a witness! Okay, but if Joe don't come over, we're gonna beat him! The grill came out pretty bad. I just scraped off the chrome. But I'm worried about the mesh part of the grill. :\ I can't get the chrome out of it, unless someone knows how to strip chrome, without scraping it off.

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Originally Posted by tigeraid

Awesome work, cudos from a b-body guy

... Where'd you get those wicked wheels?

Thanks. The wheels came with it! I was in shock too!

Chevelle_454 · #15 06-17-2005, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BlownSS454

No fatty! I picked the color! You were just a witness! Okay, but if Joe don't come over, we're gonna beat him! The grill came out pretty bad. I just scraped off the chrome. But I'm worried about the mesh part of the grill. :\ I can't get the chrome out of it, unless someone knows how to strip chrome, without scraping it off.

Thanks. The wheels came with it! I was in shock too!

nice stock wheels!!! ..::keep up the great work::..

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