| Hexnut72 |
03-12-2009 08:52 AM |
Cool Finish on a Kirkham
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| ERA Chas |
03-12-2009 08:59 AM |
Beautiful - but will it oxidize under the clear and in the stone chips?
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| madmaxx |
03-12-2009 09:31 AM |
Thanks for sharing
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| Cobra Lite |
03-12-2009 09:51 AM |
Magnificent!
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| RedBarchetta |
03-12-2009 10:18 AM |
No sideview mirror...aluminum dash panel...I like it...very clean and race car raw.
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| Hexnut72 |
03-12-2009 11:13 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by RedBarchetta
(Post 929178)
No sideview mirror...aluminum dash panel...I like it...very clean and race car raw.
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Yep, it has the black roll bar, side pipes, wheel centers, jack hooks, and Kirkey racing seats as well. It is a good looking car. The owner is 6' 6" and so he got the seats and the dropped foot box so that he could fit.
Not sure about chips. I would be tempted to add a clear bra on the front and rear flares. Hopefully the owner will let us know how it holds up after a few thousand miles. |
| RodKnock |
03-12-2009 11:15 AM |
It looks like it's on display in a showroom. If so, then the finish should hold up well.
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| jdean |
03-12-2009 12:33 PM |
I love the look! Seems it should hold up as well as a paint job....and all it implies like chips here and there over time. If so it will keep the luster.
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| Got the Bug |
03-12-2009 12:40 PM |
Looks great!
If you don't get any chips (or maybe a BB dent in the Kirkham), then you ain't drvin' it enough! :D
BTW - Is the "Cobra" painted on the radiator standard? If so, they should reverse so people can read it in the rear-view mirror. :LOL:
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| RedBarchetta |
03-12-2009 01:42 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
(Post 929199)
It looks like it's on display in a showroom. If so, then the finish should hold up well.
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:LOL: Nail hit. :LOL: |
| LudicrousSpeed |
03-12-2009 02:35 PM |
Muy Bueno!
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| xlr8or |
03-12-2009 02:43 PM |
The problem is you can't fix any scratches without removing the clear.
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| FUNFER2 |
03-12-2009 04:51 PM |
Chip "the man" Foose, did that to a car. His and this Cobra look great !
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| csx wnab |
03-12-2009 07:20 PM |
out front
Quote:
Originally Posted by Got the Bug
(Post 929232)
Looks great!
If you don't get any chips (or maybe a BB dent in the Kirkham), then you ain't drvin' it enough! :D
BTW - Is the "Cobra" painted on the radiator standard? If so, they should reverse so people can read it in the rear-view mirror. :LOL:
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how are people supposed to read it in their mirrors if the cobra is out in front? |
| Got the Bug |
03-12-2009 07:28 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by csx wnab
(Post 929355)
how are people supposed to read it in their mirrors if the cobra is out in front?
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I was thinking more like the car in front of you needs to move out of the way. :LOL:
"Whats'a behind me is'a not important!" :LOL: |
| maurice19 |
03-12-2009 09:26 PM |
Well put, RodKnocker
Maurice
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| big-boss |
03-13-2009 02:11 PM |
I think that is the key the matt finish clear. I was going to try it but just ran out of time. After comming back from Provo I essentially need to resand my car from the weather stains-- pretty much a pain in butt.
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| Hexnut72 |
03-13-2009 02:35 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
(Post 929199)
It looks like it's on display in a showroom. If so, then the finish should hold up well.
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Hehe, it is in a showroom. But it is not just a display piece. Any car guy would be envious of the opportunity to drive where this car will get driven. And yes, it will get driven. :D
I can't wait to see how it holds up to the chips etc... If it works, I think it will be a great way to take care of a car with a brushed finish. I have heard that it is difficult to keep clear over bare aluminum looking good but products and processes keep getting better. If it doesn't work well in the long run then at least we will know. If it does work, it will be a very cool option for the aluminum car crowd.
I will update as time goes on. |
Folks just can't stand to KISS for some damn reason.
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| brettco |
03-14-2009 08:46 AM |
How did they get clearcoat to stick to bare aluminum-its not made for that? Metal needs a etch or epoxy primer for adhesion. I think it will peel off in sheets-looks good though.
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