Originally Posted by Scott57:
Plus the matte black shows every little scrap or scratch. And there's nothing you can do to buff things out like traditional paint.
Yeah, but as brother Jim said, it looks good!
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ted got your so I married an axe murderer reference,that was classic!
Kinda like primer to me. But to each his own.
I'll second that. No offense.....But I like the shine!
Originally Posted by Jack Crosby, Hot Sp'gs,AR,VS RabyTypeIV:
Kinda like primer to me. But to each his own.
If it's an off the shelf automobile formulated paint, but simply a matte finish, why can't scratches be buffed out as they can be on a highly reflective auto paint ?
My speedster is black and very reflective... showcasing dust, water marks, and imprints of anything that touches it...plus it highlights wavy imperfection in flat panels such as the doors.
I think that non reflective matte finish is an attractive solution for an outlaw-ish replica...I like it.
Originally Posted by tomrsr:
ted got your so I married an axe murderer reference,that was classic!
thank you! I thought I was going to have to copy the entire script in there before someone would get it. 
Originally Posted by MusbJim - '95 VS SoCal:
That car look sooooo bad-ass with the matte finish and those awesome wheels. That combo really really works! 
Thanks Jim. Need to get an engine that reflects the "bad-ass" look at some point.
Originally Posted by Carl Berry CT.:
If it's an off the shelf automobile formulated paint, but simply a matte finish, why can't scratches be buffed out as they can be on a highly reflective auto paint ?
Carl,
The surface of matte paint isn’t smooth. There are actually lots of ridges and grooves in the paint that allow the reflection of light to scatter, giving it that dull look. So if you buff matte paint, it’s going to smooth out those intentional imperfections and create an unwanted shine.
Aaah yes, That makes sense Scott.
Maybe an artist Air Brush would come in handy to blend in scratches ?
Originally Posted by Carl Berry CT.:
Aaah yes, That makes sense Scott.
Maybe an artist Air Brush would come in handy to blend in scratches ?
Air brush...I wonder if that would work.
Scott,
An air brush's primary purpose in the studio is to 'blend' edges, or to smoothly graduate color tonal value (intensity) without leaving tell-tail brush marks.
A double action air brush like a Paasche that's controlling both pressure and volume with a single trigger (actually a button) can handle (transparent or opaque) water, oil, or acrylic based fluids.
Hi Jim,
Once you get your car, then it is time for shake down run. What do you say?
Count me in for that one Eddy!!!
Kirk says my car should be ready before end of this month, maybe sooner. I'll post under 'Events' for a shake-down cruise!
Jim, is this a new car?
Yes it is, Ron! Another VS. Going outlaw this time around!
Wide 5s or Fucha
Alright, Jimbo! Glad to see you never left. Waiting for pics.
Originally Posted by Marty Grzynkowicz-2012 IM Suby-Roadster:
Wide 5s or Fucha
He's not telling us anything, Marty. I asked him what he's doing for the engine and he wouldn't tell me anything!!! Secretive little sh1t...
Yeah we kiss and tell in this club.
I think it's because he got a Miata and He doesn't know how to break up with us.
Ted
Actually its a LeBaron Brougham LTD!
Aren't those those cars that come with a cigar humidor built in and a large trash bag dispenser in the trunk for Guidos.Originally Posted by MusbJim - '95 VS SoCal:
Actually its a LeBaron Brougham LTD!
I hear that the Baron Bros. club has some sweet rides! 
My Brutha - I have a couple of the Sierra Madre Headlight Stone Guards, you've seen them on my '56 IM Carrera speedster...I am getting a pair of the old school Stone guards so talk to me and we can work out a deal. Can't wait to see your new sweet ride!!!
Cough it up or else we may have to go Op Op on you!
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Dutch, my brutha! Thanks for offer. Already bought replacements for the mesh stone guards I had on my VS.
Glad you got the Stoneys you wanted, let me know when you bring that new VS Bad boy from under the covers! Pictures!!!!
Originally Posted by Terry Nuckels--'04 JPS Speedster NorCal:
Jim, you might want to consider the high-bow top to accomodate your enormous noggin.
Just thinking of you, my brutha!
SOCer normal noggin =
Musbjim noggin =
Jim's head was the inspiration for Mt. Rushmore...
We produce two sizes of stainless steel headlight stone guards , one is diameter 220mm and the other is 180mm.They are used for 68-79 ON BUS,BEETLE,TYPE3 PAIR LEFT AND RIGHT and BEETLE & KOMBI UP TO 1967 PAIR LEFT AND RIGHT.
I can not insert pictures. if you interest, please let me know. i will send the details
Julia
sales1@webwirecloth.com
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Originally Posted by julia122:
We produce two sizes of stainless steel headlight stone guards , one is diameter 220mm and the other is 180mm.They are used for 68-79 ON BUS,BEETLE,TYPE3 PAIR LEFT AND RIGHT and BEETLE & KOMBI UP TO 1967 PAIR LEFT AND RIGHT.
I can not insert pictures. if you interest, please let me know. i will send the details
Julia
sales1@webwirecloth.com
Julia.
Your stone guards are round and our headlights are oval. These are what we need for our cars.
Originally Posted by MusbJim - '95 VS SoCal:
Yes it is, Ron! Another VS. Going outlaw this time around!
Soo...any more pics, and when's delivery date, and how big is it's heart? Come on; just a hint....you know this is the part that's driving me crazy!
Waiting for exhaust from A-1 has been the delay. Hopefully pick it up this weekend, put some finishing touches to it, then post pics of finished product!
Promises but no details. Hmmmm....
Not even a little hint about the heart?????
The lone fact that it's getting an A1 sidewinder is simply not enough...!