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02-07-2022, 01:12 PM
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02-07-2022, 01:18 PM
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DUCO/Magic Mirror was all Lacquer paint.
The Lacquer paint process used by GM required the application of heat to initiate the paint reflow process. Longer exposure in the ovens or more heat resulted in better reflow characteristics and higher gloss. If the body is already warmer due to ambient temperatures, then a slight gloss adjustment was expected on the final appearance.
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02-07-2022, 01:26 PM
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So what paint formula would you guys use to paint the rear panel today? The red L78 I am interested in is getting painted right now and I'd like to offer a suggestion on what paint to use. Thanks!
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02-07-2022, 01:40 PM
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I've shared this photo many times before of the green L78 less than a month old. 03D so still pretty cold in NOR that time of year. If I were doing a car I'd probably mix the paint with gloss, semi gloss matte 60% mixed with 82.5% gloss and finally 18.25% flattener.
Last edited by cook_dw; 02-07-2022 at 01:44 PM.
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02-07-2022, 07:20 PM
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Zedder, I see you changed your avatar. Does this mean you got the car bought or wishful thinking? Congrats if so but I assume you wont see this since you probably have me on ignore.
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02-07-2022, 09:00 PM
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Sorry, I don't know how to put someone on ignore. I Spoke with Darrell (the owner) yesterday and we agreed on terms (again). He is moving ahead with painting it as I posted earlier. He needs to buy a house for him and his new wife, so I believe he is serious. That said, I've been trying to buy it for 16 years and we know how that went!
I've started buying parts for the car - nothing too serious, but I'm proceeding like I will be the next owner. He wouldn't take a deposit from me despite my offering.
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Mark Last edited by Zedder; 02-07-2022 at 09:51 PM.
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02-07-2022, 09:34 PM
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Fingers crossed. Maybe you need to close him a little lol.
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02-07-2022, 09:43 PM
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Thanks John. I'm honestly ok either way. If I get it great, if not, there is always another car.
At the rate he is painting it, it will be summer before it is ready anyway and my fingers are crossed that he does a good job.
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Mark
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02-07-2022, 09:54 PM
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