Brand new 25 Liberator CUSTOM build thread

**WILDMAN** · 05-14-2018, 06:36 PM

I tape right to the edge. Been taping 9 hours today and I'm headed back to the shop now for another few hours. My eyes are buggin !

**nitro_rat** · 05-14-2018, 06:44 PM

I believe it! I’m constantly impressed by the effort you put into your builds. Class act for sure!

**WILDMAN** · 05-14-2018, 11:16 PM

Just got home after 13.5 hours of taping. Gonna spray the black tomorrow. Then I'll start taping again for the silver.

**AZMIDLYF** · 05-14-2018, 11:32 PM

Any green making its way to the motors?

**WILDMAN** · 05-14-2018, 11:36 PM

Not sure yet.

Originally Posted by AZMIDLYF

Any green making its way to the motors?

**John Hice** · 05-15-2018, 06:20 AM

That is some tedious work! I thought I had patience............ Beautiful

**WILDMAN** · 05-15-2018, 01:21 PM

I got the black on today.

**nitro_rat** · 05-15-2018, 02:04 PM

How long before the mask comes off?

**WILDMAN** · 05-15-2018, 02:27 PM

I still need to do the silver marble. Maybe Thursday. Then I gotta resand the whole boat and clearcoat. Then I'll wetsand the clear with 400 grit and re-clear. Then I'll sand with 1000 grit, then 1500 grit, then buff 2-3 times. When I get done, you won't be able to feel any graphics.

**nitro_rat** · 05-15-2018, 02:53 PM

It’s impressive to see the final product but the amount of work that goes into it is even more impressive. Thanks for sharing!

**Brad Zastrow** · 05-15-2018, 06:42 PM

I did not think you could sand basecoat? Or is that only the metallic basecoats?
I love your posts!!!!

**WILDMAN** · 05-15-2018, 07:04 PM

I coat every color with 2 coats of Intercoat clear from House of Kolor. By sanding lightly with 400, it assures adhesion. You can sand a straight color like black or white without the Intercoat clear though. NEVER sand a metallic color or you'll see the sand scratches. If the basecoat sits more than a few hours, you will lose adhesion. That's why people have peeling issues. I never do. Also, sanding after each color knocks down the tape line ridge. Before I clear it, I will use a Scotch Brite pad with soapy water to scrub the boat clean of any fingerprints etc. I never wipe the boat down with any solvent cleaner!

**home made tunnel** · 05-15-2018, 11:49 PM

Looking Great ! Also - always a good idea to NOT use solvent cleaners between coats. My dad just learned the hard way this morning after his 1st coat on a 1969 whaler restoration. The whole 1st layer started peeling up. He was pissssssssssssszzzzzzzzzzzed

**WILDMAN** · 05-16-2018, 01:23 PM

Taping again! Now I have to tape on the black for the silver marble which will have a black base. After taping, I cover with the yellow masking tape and then cut out the profile with a razor blade. Where you see the yellow tape will remain black and the silver marble will run next to it and around the green.

**WILDMAN** · 05-17-2018, 12:57 PM

I finally got the tape off today. Took forever! Now I will touch up any spots needing it, sand the whole boat back down, retape it, and clearcoat it. Here's pics without any clear. Still a little dull.