The BMW 507 Ultimate Build Thread!!!

[mssl72]

Wow!! That is looking great! I'm just gonna just stay on this thread and keep refreshing it for the next year. That way I don't miss anything!!

[A12pilot]

Thanks, guys! The English wheel is out, and the bottom of the fender shows better results than the top. I primed it too early so I don’t want to go back while primed and run it through the wheel. No bueno! The opposite side will come out better now that I’m getting the hang of it. Still an immense amount of learning to do. It’s so much fun beating the crap out of metal and forming something. Sort of relieves day to day stresses of the breakdown of society!

Up next is the cowl panel and windshield mount area followed by the driver’s side fender. Gotta go fly a trip so more updates next week with the visit to a real 507! Hopefully this thread is giving guys inspiration to try something they might not think they can succeed at. After all, frustration keeps you young….and humble!

Cheers
SuperDave

[olredalert]

----Amazing progress, Dave. That Beemer will be awesome!.....Bill S

[SuperNovaSS]

Looking great Dave. Thanks for sharing.


Jason

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

You are an inspiration.


WWDD


When I was considering buying my Super beetle I thought...…… What Would Dave Do...…….. try something new...….. yup!!


Ryan W31.

[A12pilot]

Thanks guys! Variety is the spice of life, Ryan!

Glad you are all enjoying the progress. Can’t wait for next week to crawl over, drool on, and fondle up the real deal!

I’ll probably need a a week to recover from sensory overload!

Cheers
Dave

[dykstra]

Incredible! Looks great!

[A12pilot]

Thank you! I appreciate the comments and encouragement! Starting on the cowl panel and left front fender. Getting better at forming. More to come...

Cheers
Dave

[Too Many Projects]

Dave, if the "primer" you are using is an epoxy, they are usually pliable for 3-4 days after application. You could still run a panel thru the wheel to smooth it out and not affect the paint adherence.
I use this product... https://www.southernpolyurethanes.com/epoxy-primer


This stuff is wonderful and could make Stevie Wonder look like a pro. I'm still at beginner level with painting and I can apply this to look good.

72-120 HOUR pot life in a sealed container. Can be reduced as a sealer only, although I don't do that.
Self leveling, as long as I don't apply to TOO thick.

7 DAY overcoat for seam sealer and color coats without sanding...

Yeah, the only product I use anymore for bare metal sealing/priming.


1 more thing about SPI, if you have ANY problems or questions about the products they sell, the owner, Barry, will answer his phone damn near 24/7 and walk you thru a solution... seriously. Where else would you get personal service like that ??

[A12pilot]

Thanks Mitch. Not worried about paint adhesion. You don't roll panels primed since it's the delicate wheels you're worried about, not the primer. I stick with DP. Been using it since I started painting in '05 and hasn't let me down yet!

Cheers
Dave