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SamClukkers · Lowered Joined: 23 Jun 2007 Posts: 774 Location: Belgium

Hmm Olli, I also think that's it's pretty wrong to modify your car on what's cool right now or what's moving in the VW scene. What if the low dudes go pink with chromed rims? Wink

Just keep in mind that it doesn't matter, because it won't be a top shelf custom anyway.

groovy · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:42 pm Post subject:

ey people...don't fight pls....gimme collor ideas Laughing

i'm spraying with a compressor. and i don't follow the vw scene...and i never will..

i decided that red is indeed a no go.. i need one or 2 collors that really makes my duck brutal...it has to be a monster...with silver i can... and i think i will try...i'm gonna draw some ideas and decide......thanks for all the help averyone!

Olli · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:02 pm Post subject:

Sam,

I know.

This VW scene was just an easy example, I was too tired to think anything else. Sorry.

Just I cant help that when I think 2cv+scalloops I get some this kind a painting on my mind:

-Olli
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Olli · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:06 pm Post subject:

Kustombart · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:15 am Post subject:

Hey Groovy, If you are spraying with a compressor then a metallic is just one more coat to spray. First the silver base and then the clear. The only thing is that for a metallic, the surface has to be smoother than for a non-metallic (DG) because a basecoat is thinner and wil not fill out scratches or imperfections.

A good way to make a surface suitable for a metallic paintjob is to first spray the car with a filler-primer. That's thick and will cover small imperfections. You can spray it wet on wet if you can or spray the filler primer, let dry, wetsand it with 600 and 1000 grit paper and then spray the base.

As for the scallops: with this it is very important that you get the proportions right. There is a lot of measuring before you tape off the design. Take a look at Olli's example: you can see that not all points are the same width and the distance between the points is also not the same. This makes it look stupid. Another consideration with scallops is how you fill the surface. Three large scallops on the side of a big car look silly, as do six small ones on a car with low sides. Try to find a balance in that.

The outline is a very important part of scallops. You can correct small mistakes with it and it really finishes off the paintjob. Try to choose a colour that really contrasts with both the scallops colour and the colour of the car. In this case, a bright blue would show off good next to black and silver.

Here's some examples of scallop paintjobs.

[img]http://farm1.static.flickr.com/127/328622284_8b2fb0b354.jpg?v=0[/img]

There's plenty more good scallop-styles from 50's, 60's and 70's before the neon colours of the 80's took over.
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groovy · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:58 pm Post subject:

damn i really like the idea when i see these cars.. thanks man... let's draw this....

björn · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 8:32 am Post subject:

yo pip let's do a draw sesion
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JoZeF · Grave Digger Joined: 25 May 2007 Posts: 1734

excellent scallop proportions on this dyane :

(chop by Olli)
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groovy · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:34 pm Post subject:

today we (bjorn and me) finally started to strip the 2cv completely. it's nothing more than a fishbone with a motor now. this is te first time i see a 2cv fully stripped and i must say...no safety in that car.... but nevertheless its a beautifull sight... this week i will be working at it every day so i will shoot some pics to show you all so you can follow the progress... if you have some idea's in the mean time about collors or what to check for...let me know...i want to do this once and do it good...bjorn knows alot btw, he's a great help for me...thnx dude.

greetz, pip

björn · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:08 am Post subject:

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TONY ENGLAND · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 2:51 pm Post subject:

Its Mig time! Very Happy

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Etienne · Hoodrider Joined: 25 May 2007 Posts: 2829

How does the rust come there?? Shocked

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Kustombart · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 5:22 pm Post subject:

The only 3 tips I can give you while the body is off the chassis:
1: rustproofing
2: rustproofing
3: rustproofing

Any welding, cutting away rust and replacing bodypanels should be done now, while you can reach it easily. Also, I see some old welding patches. Be sure to give welds extra attention: coat with zinc spray immediately after welding, close seams with kit and inspect old welds!
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Bart · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:34 pm Post subject:

Kustombart · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 7:26 pm Post subject:

DEo you have a picture of your car? Maybe I can do some sketches as well.
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