'70 Ford Torino COBRA - Revell

[Jon Mopar]

Looks great so far!!

You could use some compound polish to take that silver off and start from scratch. I usually don't recommend chemicals just because they can be more aggressive than a simple abrasive polish. After you could use a silver paint pen

 

[TimM63]

This is my go to when I want to add silver trim or highlight.

 

[athabascamaverick]

I use Bare Metal Foil - works great - need to clear coat after to make sure it doesn't come loose over time.

 

[TimM63]

I use Bare Metal Foil - works great - need to clear coat after to make sure it doesn't come loose over time.

You use foil for highlights and trim? Seems a little tedious to me.

 

[Edbert]

How would I touch that up if I used a rattle can for top coat?

Is there any paint left in the can, even a tiny amount? If so spray a tiny blob onto some aluminum foils and grab your detail brush quick before it dries.

Matching a metallic paint from scratch is beyond my abilities.

 

[athabascamaverick]

Sure - for something like the side lights use a single piece of foil then trim inside & outside - less tedious than the windshield.

 

[Edbert]

Sure - for something like the side lights use a single piece of foil then trim inside & outside - less tedious than the windshield.

I've not built a car in decades, but is silver leaf an option?

I found using gold leaf to be much easier than I thought, seems the correlation might stand.

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

I use Bare Metal Foil - works great - need to clear coat after to make sure it doesn't come loose over time.

I love the look of BMF but it's the blade skills, especially on curves, that I still need to master.

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Second ever attempt at plug wires went fairly well. I happened to have a set of brown wires that matched the body to good not to use.View attachment 121440

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* I managed to get a drop of glue on the fan belt, right on the decal.

No one is going to point out that I may want to go back and look at the instructions to find the precise location of the distributor...BEFORE ANY WIRING?

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Engine bay, tail lights and a Big A$$ hood decal.

I'm concerned about the depth of the holes for the hood pins.

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Done Deal! (How many pics is to many pics?)

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

More Pics! (Can't help myself)

 

[MattG]

Love it! Beautiful colour and sweet lines of those muscle cars.
Matt

 

[TimM63]

More Pics! (Can't help myself)

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That is an outstanding build. I love the color.

 

[Pantherman]

More Pics! (Can't help myself)

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Nice build, never enough photos. Pantherman

 

[athabascamaverick]

Great work. I think the key to BMF is using a new blade - it doesn't seem to like the least lack of sharpness. (pardon the grammar)

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

That is an outstanding build. I love the color.

It was "Luck of the Rattle Can" on the color. Can't always know by the color of the cap. Thanks!

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

That is an outstanding build. I love the color.

Thanks Tim. Looks pretty good in the photos, yeah.

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Great work. I think the key to BMF is using a new blade - it doesn't seem to like the least lack of sharpness. (pardon the grammar)

I'll have to face my fear of foil eventually.