"Almost Perfect" $100 Paint Job - Tractor Paint On A 1957 Chevy Convertible?
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- Опубліковано 27 кві 2022
- Well, time to put my money where my mouth is. My 1957 Chevy convertible is getting top coated with $70 a gallon red implement paint.
Red, the car had to be red! Well I learned red automotive paint is EXTREMELY expensive so I tried my luck with some Massey Fergusson tractor paint.
We started off pretty good, a few runs along the way didn't help but overall an adequate paint job. Wet sanding and polishing will bring this paint job from "okay" to "fantastic"!
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1881 Portage ave
Ferry Road RPO
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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haha the hood is the important part as you have to stare at it the whole time your driving it around.
Good to see you here
Lol
Hood, drivers door and fender. A clean windshield.
Very true, good hood and Pablo riding shotgun.
Hey HK... I've heard that line before 😎
As my Dad would’ve said,”you’ve successfully made a silk purse from a sow’s ear”. Nice job, super cool!
That’s one hell of a accomplishment on so many levels , from four door , then two door and now a convertible. Simply fantastic work Dan .
Cheers
That is for sure
IF your sanding and buffing you should do 4 coats. But I would sand it down and respray it one more time. Color sand it with 400 then respray it will look like glass. Second spray coats lay down really smooth. 2 more coats then sand and buff.....if your going that direction.
From a beat down 4 door destined for the crusher to this very presentable topless 57 two door is a huge accomplishment! My hats off to you brother and you’re going to get plenty thumbs up when she hits the road!
At the end of the day, that is what the hobby is about. Keeping cool cars on the road with what you have at your disposal
Yeah…..Dan is a man of many talents when it comes to automobiles…..
Most people would be shocked to see what he started with but we watched him do it ,👍👍
On paint where I don't have a spec sheet showing me exact recommended mixes, I have an old school method of creating a nice spraying and finishing mix. I add reducer to the mix slowly, stir it in and then lift the stir stick and allow paint to fall from it back into the pot. When the bubbles created by this come back to the surface in about two seconds, it's good to go.
That's a how a old school painter taught me mixing the paint correctly for a good flow. One thin coat, let it sit for 10 minutes until it's tacky, then a second coat with precision making it flow to a mirror shine. Then wait 10-15 minutes and third last coat laid down same as second, heavy taking notice what distance you holding the gun, check every panel before going to next one for any dry spots. Painted a lot of cars, 18 wheeler's, show cars during the years using this method. Water in the line or dirty paint gun has only created a few problem, but never the mixing method.
You remind me of our good OLD high school days. ❤
Weather is not cooperating down here either. Excellent job Dan, and like to title of the game show....the price is right!
The tractor paint did a lot better than I expected. I may try that myself next time I need a budget paint job.
I'm so happy to see a Dan car with a full paint job there is a tear in my eye😢. Looks good!
Ya, seems crazy. But I'll take it.
From where that car was at you 1st started working on it to where's at now there's no comparison you've done the hell of a job with that car. The only person you have to impress is you. The car looks great!!
There is a point where the paint looks perfectly smooth and wet. That is the sweet spot. Ant more it will run, any less it will orange peel. Looks great overall.
It is all about flow. Wait on the tack coat (actually touch a tapped part to make sure it is tacky) then by coat three you can add more reducer and open the material control a little, move a little faster to flow out the paint. Add 50% overlap and that is the best way to get between orange peel and runs. Nice work.
Yep, a painter friend of mine called the final top coat a HOT COAT. Mostly reducer with a little color in it. You have to be careful not to put it on too thick because it literally will sag the paint and cause runs. But a hot coat makes the previous coats smooth out and flow. Brings out a high gloss in enamel paint. Practice on an old door or hood to get the technique down.
Yall have made me realize theres a whole class of painting i have yet to be introduced to
Turn your fan wider. And it will atomize the paint better and lay down better. Don’t over reduce the paint it will make the shine dull after a few days
Personally since he had the orange peel I would have sanded it and retacked it after each coat then added the hot coat on top.. Then after the clear coat is added you ca mirror shine it on the clear
Seat upholstery?
Love it Dan!!!! Great job! You know if you don't point out the little stuff 99% will never see it . It's not a show car it's a GO CAR!!! Absolutely love it
The Tractor paint laid like a prom date ! , lookin mighty fine in my eyes Dan . excellent !!!
Scott at Cold War Motors can do some serious painting amoung other cool stuff! He did some amazing work to the Boogie Van paint job and anything he paints! Enjoy watching your videos and Cold War Motors
Dan looks good, you happy with it is all that counts ...
That turned out really nice! Can't wait to see it with all the trim on!
Looks nice. After seeing some color on it I’d rethink that plaid seat
DUDE. It's refreshing to see someone just get in there and give it a shot. Watching the experts is sometimes confusing and intimidating, looking over your shoulder while you attack with your "it's just frikken paint" makes we feel like giving it a shot. I got this cool old Dune Buggy body that I was going to take to Maaco but hell, I can do this
You can do it man, go for it 👍
With the tractor paint you are not out much if you need to redo.
Looks good Dan!, I don't really know why you never fixed that RR quarter dent, but like you said the trim will hide it..haha.
Looks like a 1957 Chevrolet convertible to me! A neat trick to get rid of those runs is to take a good glaze auto body or finish putty thin coat over the runs let dry good then da the glaze putty with 800. grit paper un till the putty is gone and so will the runs. Old painters trick. I have done this for years and try it, form advice of a 75 year old watcher and 40 year painter
Greetings from the USA🇺🇸. Love your channel and Coldwarmotors. Both are very informative and entertaining.
Man, Both the Heavens and Dan have transcended. Can you believe he actually painted one? Looks great! Good times ahead!
Looking good Dan can’t wait to see more results. Keep up the good work.
Looks fantastic. Brings back memories of me at 16 and second car I bought a 62 Tbird convertible we fixed up and painted with IH red paint in a small lean to and it turned out fantastic Keep the Videos coming us old folks remember them day's 👍
Looks really good Dan. I'm going to do that to my old Pontiac. Red with black top. I'm looking for a good 20 footer that I can cruise in. Can't wait to see it with the trim.
Great video Dan, I like that you are showing us how to do things on a budget
Wow! Love watching the progress. Doesn’t need to be perfect to be a fine looking (and fun) ride.
Next video you should post before and after pictures. Nobody would believe it. Well done Dan! I hope this encourages you to paint more cars in the future.
Great job Dan. Great practice for the nomad. Can’t wait to see it polished.
Great job painting the convertible, Dan! What a transformation!
Dan - Awesome Job! This will be so fun to run this 57 around town this summer and turn heads! Many of us use your efforts to fulfill
our auto dreams through your efforts.
looks good, thumbs up. that is one hell of a magic trick, starting out with what you had to the end result. i know a lot of people that would love to have your car. again thumbs up.
So cool to see it painted. And that you did it at home.
Fantastic job as usual. Thanks for all you do!
Way to go Dan! It looks good from here, and it looks way better than it did before you dragged it out of the field. Thanks.
Looking forward to seeing this one done with all trim etc. What a great transformation. I usually don’t like red but this one I like 👍
Nice work Dan Thanks for sharing
Nice job Dan. That is gonna be a beautiful daily driver. I am inspired..Thanks for the videos
It looks beautiful! I'll keep letting you know stay positive!
I like it Dan can’t wait to see everything on it I think it’ll look great
57 Chevy looks great man! It turned out very nice and I like the color alot. Later man ✌
Outstanding from what you started with a 4 door to a 2 door convertible!! Looks Great Brother!!
Good deal Lucille, proud of you brother great job! Your DEFINITELY in the home stretch now! 👍😎
i am very impressed, enjoy you attitude and abilities, i am inspired
Great job Dan. You never fail to impress me.
Good job Dan! Thanks for the inspiration.
This is the one I've been waiting on. I've been wanting to try this on our east coast winter beaters. Now I really want to try it!
You the man wish I had your ambition amazing what you get done in that shop!!
Dan thanks so much for making me feel like Chip foose
BIG Thumbs Up,,,Great Video !!
Great job Dan, lookin good!! Keep the builds coming. Lovin it.
Never mind the runs/curtains, they can be sanded away. Looks good 👍
One of my favorite things to do.. paint after all else is done.. finishing touch.. Looks great.
good content the more you practice painting the better you will get over time at least you willing to try and get good results
take care and stay safe
Dan, you have done a awesome job!!
That car looks fantastic!!! Yes you have wet sanding and polishing to do, but you looked fear in the face and said screw it!!!
You continue to show others what can be accomplished if you just try!!
Keep up the great work
Prep is everything, looks like an earl shrieb job scotch brite and spray lol
Looks great Dan!
This car build has been a journey that I feel thankful I got to see
Looks great, real world paintings tips for us who do this work ourselves. Great job!
dude ! cruisin around this summer under the sun and stars,maybe even a drivein!!
Nice work brother!!!
i have followed the videos on the build and it looks great,, you should feel proud pf it
Good job I enjoy your your channel gives me inspiration to get out and work on my projects
Excellent episode. I learned a couple things. Thanks.
Well I’m pretty happy with it. I’m quite the tractor body painter too. So I think it looks great and will look even better once you touch it up some. Great job Dan.
Way cool! Thanks for the inspiration!
Dan, your the MAN, bud !! No guts, no Glory.... Keep up the Great work !!
Dan the floor pan man happy to see you paint a car looks good keep it up.
sweet golden goodness in one place keep up the good work love y'all shows
Very Nice. Dan, you are adding to your already impressive skills set. Red 57 Chevy convertible, what's not to like! Rock On, Dan.
I like your chain hoist doubling as a spray gun holder. Bravo man! Car looks great all one color
Great job, it looks very nice as it stands, enjoy it !!
Looks good to me! Can hardly wait to see the finished product.
After seeing water drops appearing outta nowhere, I discovered a little sweat was dripping out from the gloves.
Now I tightly wrap tape around the wrists to contain the sweat prior to spraying.
Nice job btw 👍
Well I think Your gal is going to love it. And your proud of your job. That’s all that matters. Thank you for sharing
As long as they don't steal it while you are grabbing that "bag of chips" , you'll be ok ! Considering what you started with , that looks great ! A little polish after hardening & the trim , & 'Pow" ! Nice job . I could see a really nice reflection in the side of the car you were standing next to when you finished to vid .
Right on Dan the Man! That ol red Chevy is going to look great with all that shiny chrome on it. Great job!😎💯
Great job Dan. Proud of you.
No way I could live with that 1/4 panel but looks good for what it is
57’ Chevy…Still the most beautiful car ever made!!! And a convertible at that!! This one is gonna look pretty nice! If I’m not mistaken, the original red that Chevy used was “Matador Red”. The red you’re using looks pretty close! I used to have one but had to sell it. 😢 I hope to have another one some day before I die! 🤷🏻♂️🙏🏻. Cool video!
it looks a hell of alot better than when you started on it for sure i think its awesome
LOOKING GOOD FROM HERE !!! THANKS DAN !!
That's gonna be a cool looking cruiser this summer and you built it from nothing. Great job Dan, I knew you could do a paint job 👍👍
Awesome job Dan !! it looks so good 😊 I like it a lot !!!
Heck yeah Bud, that thing is looking great. U come a long way man and that red is like icing on cake ,niccccee.
It's pretty cool watching you get in to this painting with a regular spay gun instead of a rattle can. You seem sincerely excited. Don't get me wrong, I love the Rat Rod look but it's good to see something painted every now and then. Nice work brother!
Looks good, always Satisfying when the paint goes on
That was one hell of allot of work, great job Dan !
Amazing craftsmanship!👍👍
Good Job, the body work takes time. Way to go!!!!
Just got to say .I like how you try to fix what needs to be fixed. I work with what I have that surrounds me all the time and try to make it look decent for me.
Excellent job and any flaws ain’t nothin a Blind Man on a Fast Motorcycle would ever notice lol and I always refer to mine as my 55 mph paint jobs looks great truckin down the road 👌
It's looks pretty good Dan will look even better with all the trim and glass in it....
Eff'n stunner! Can't wait for trim!!! Keep it up DD Speed
Great job Dan always enjoy your videos
Awesome job. That color rocks that car.
Wow. Red. With the chrome on it will stand out nicely
Dan, from where I'm sitting, your paint job looks fine....the more you paint, the more you learn, I have a buddy that has been doing garage paint jobs for years....his paint jobs look much better than some booth paint jobs....be safe!!! God Bless!!!!
I love it it looks great be proud to have you for myself somebody else don't like it and ask him where his is
You did great job painting the 57 another successful video .