Finally Painted my Maverick red! Awesome!!

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  1. brackenan

    brackenan Mr. Geek

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    Well, my hard work is starting to pay off!! Some of you may remember what my white Mav looked like. It sure don't look like that anymore! My Dad and I painted it today. Did the whole prep work, body work, wet sanding, the whole nine yards. The body work isn't perfect, and has some bubbles now but I really don't care. When I wax it this weekend it'll get rid of some of those bubbles. Can't wait to put the bumpers back on and all the chrome! I'm VERY happy with the results, even if they aren't perfect. It looks 1,000x better than it did!

    Feedback widely accepted!! I'm proud of this car! Took almost a year an a half to get it this far. Still not done, but am done for a while, I'll tell ya! Whew! Thanks for all your help, guys (and gals)! I'll post some more pics when I have all the chrome on!

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    brackenan, Jun 21, 2007
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  2. Country Mav

    Country Mav Die-Hard Ford Guy!

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    Hey man, nice job! VERY nice job! You oughta be proud!! I'd say you gotta right to be proud! (y)
     
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    i think it'll look really good when you get the chrome on. nice job.(y)
     
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    brackenan Mr. Geek

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    I'll also add this: Not bad for a 19 year old kid making a little more than minumum wage! Paint, primer, reducer, and hardener only cost me $164.

    And, it's real nice paint. PPG Shopline. Cheapest red I could find was a Chrysler color called Colorado Red. $65/gallon. My Dad said it was one of the easiest paint jobs he ever did. The pictures actually make it look better than it is. But I still like it!

    Edit: Also, time for some pinstriping!:D
     
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    ya very good what paint did you use.
     
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    sarry slow on that post
     
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    Jean Doll Maverick Restoration Tech

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    Great job!:thumbs2: There is nothing better than fresh paint and a job well done.:clap: :clap:
     
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    great job there. You did great...Jim
     
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    Great Job! A plus also you did it! Hurry up an finish it an I'll bring you another!

    Really looks nice and great to hear the enthusiasm!
     
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    stmanser Looking for a Maverick

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    anytime you can paint it yourself, save yourself the thousands of bucks, and have it turn out decent, you can always be proud tht YOU did it

    i have painted 4 cars.. i LOVE painting.. just hate the bodywork
     
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  12. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Looks awesome!! My first Maverick was red.
     
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    That looks like it turned out really well!(y) Sounds like a killer deal on paint too, usually red is one of the more expensive colors.
     
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    MissMaverick Just a girl who luvs Mavs

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    Wow, very nice! Great job, Andrew! :thumbs2:
     
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    Looks good! I would hold off waxing it, to let the paint cure out. Check with the paint manufacturer most suggest between 30 - 90 days.
     
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