Customs by Flash

So, after an overnight soak with Rust remover, the hood looks really bad. But that's OK. Part of the process! A run over with a buffer mounted Scotch Brite pad, takes off 95% of the rust, and residue. A few stubborn spots get some extra acid soaking, and a good wash, and light DA sanding and we're ready for primer. Clean metal, even in the pits.

Well, as usual, a perfect hood turned out to have surface rust hiding under the primer. Not a big deal, but after stripping it, I wire brush the pits as good as I can, put some phosphoric acid solution on it, cover with plastic wrap, and wait until the next day to clean it up.
A perfect example why you don't trust a primered part, you must strip it to bare, to be sure!

Wasn't happy with the proportions of the flames to the ribbon, on the Ferris Wheel project. i had to do some touch up on the one part of the lace, and one on the flames, anyway, so I re-taped and shot the flames again. I like them much better now. A bit fatter, and some longer licks.

Got the other door welded and ground, on the GTO. But had a nice visit today. TWO chopped, primered Fords! My old F1 Now being enjoyed by Larry Scanniello), and Kenny's Shoebox. Kenny's is for sale, and going to Deadman's Curve this Saturday.