[Duffinatur]

hi guys,

I skipped the wet sanding of the clear coat so I could drive the car for the July 4th weekend. I finally had a blast driving my car, if only for a first weekend. (new pic in my gallery) It had a unique look and I was told by more than a few of my buddies that are "car guys" that I should just leave it as is as they liked the satin looking finish. Not too sure they weren't pulling my leg a little.

So here it is a week and a half later and I'm tearing off all of the shiny parts: roll bar, lights, windscreen, etc. for the full wet sanding treatment of the clear. I stand back and I come to the realization that I'm just not that happy with the job I did. I realize that I'm probably being a little picky, and seeing every tiny flaw as a gaping hole or cavernous scratch. There are a few light areas but I would have to point them out.

I ordered a new trunk from Shell Valley, (original didn't fit) so I have to paint that anyway, and I have a few nicks in the channels of the doors and hood where I didn't wait long enough before trying to set them in. So being a little disappointed in my handy work and with a few flaws due for repair anyway, why not just go ahead and re-paint anyway??

I really appreciate the good advice from the forums here and I really don't mind if anyone says " I told you so." I take the advice here when I can, but with my business (RV supplier) being so slow, I really have to cut my spending. This means I must do as much myself as possible. It's kind of a pride thing at this point, other than advise, and a little help from a neighbor to set my windshield, I've done the entire car solo.

So I'll post again when I get the repaint completed.

Thanks all
Duff