AWOLs 1997 M1097A2 Build

[Awol]

Nice! Can you spray fake CARC that nice? I may have found me a paint shop.

Thanks!

I've never sprayed Carc, but I imagine it isn't too bad to work with.

I need to let the paint harden up over the next few days, then I'll be cutting and buffing it.

 

[Awol]

Going back together! Got the lights installed, along with my 24v H1 style marker light bar. Looks awesome! I tied it into the running light wire off the back of the headlight switch.

 

[Awol]

Finally able to get it in the sun, after seemingly endless rain. Looks pretty good. Still need to cut and buff, but I'd like the paint to be a little harder before doing it.

Also had the original hood and tailgate markings remade, and will go on the truck along with all the other original markings.

 

[Awol]

Update:

My SF97 came in the mail today. Took 5 weeks to get here. Not too bad

 

[Awol]

Wet sanding has commenced

 

[Awol]

Had a little whoopsie while buffing the hood. Burned the clear a little, right smack dab in the middle of the hood. Not a huge deal, just gotta sand it back and blend in some color.

 

[TOBASH]

Had a little whoopsie while buffing the hood. Burned the clear a little, right smack dab in the middle of the hood. Not a huge deal, just gotta sand it back and blend in some color.

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Seems like you either need to use lighter grit and sand a little less OR paint thicker coats.

Been there. Done that.

 

[Mogman]

Had a little whoopsie while buffing the hood. Burned the clear a little, right smack dab in the middle of the hood. Not a huge deal, just gotta sand it back and blend in some color.

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The beauty of the clear coat system!

 

[Awol]

Seems like you either need to use lighter grit and sand a little less OR paint thicker coats.

Been there. Done that.

I was in an awkward spot with the buffer, and stood it too much on its edge and burned the clear real good. Getting to the center of the hood on these things isn't as easy as you'd think lol

Just got done spraying the clear and blending it with UPOL #9 blending agent. Now I just gotta let it harden up, then a quick cut and buff on the repair and it'll be good.