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Filler is minimal and when applied over epoxy and used sparingly, is not detrimental to the integrity of the job.
This type of primer is shaded to coordinate to the final color. Paint manufacturers created that
for collision shops to get coverage in fewer coats thus increasing production.
We are not interested in cutting those corners and apply paint with realistic mil thickness.
This car will be painted with the base/clear style. We manipulate the paint products and
spray technique to replicate the factory finish. Base/clear on a Model 'A' would look
inappropriate but on a beautiful Classic is just right. This color is a very dark blue.
This is the old one that produced many gorgeous show paint jobs)
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The chassis and drivetrain were disassembled with the body by the first individual. He delivered a restored rolling chassis to mount the body then took the car back to try to assemble it. We do not encourage bodies to be taken apart or assembled by anyone not experienced in body work. Nor should a cabinet maker rewood the body, the wood and metal are a unit and should be restored as such. One shouldn't get too far ahead and have trim plated (i.e. window frames, door latches and strikers) before it is fitted. Imagine trying to finalize coach and body work with freshly plated parts! We frequently take in disassembled projects and are not intimidated to do so. At times it is a luxury to begin with a whole car. We hope to encourage better planning in the beginning whenever possible. Considering a shop that can perform the entire restoration is more efficient, productive and there is communication within the organization.
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