I know Body paint is a highly discussed issue but I have a question or comment. I had a C2 judged this weekend at the Heartland regional. First I would state that it was a great event and had a great time.
I recently finished a full restoration of a 66 sunfire yellow coupe. I finished the car in acrylic lacquer. No clear coat.I did overrestore the body paint. I painted the bottom of the doors and the underside of the front and rear valance. I did wet sand and polish the entire outside of the car, but did leave some orange peel. I absolutely finished it better than original, but not to a mirror finish. The door jams and hood ledge and hood edges were just painted with NO buffing or rubbing of any kind. There again I probably did a little bit better job than the factory did of painting the jams.
I recieved a 50% deduction for the paint. I was told that it was too smooth and did not appear to be the "Factory Applied Material" and had the 100% deduction applied. Then they added the 50% back because the jams had less shine. They did tell me that they were a bit too shiny and smooth but they would pass. They are absolutely unpolished and untouched sprayed Lacquer.
I am sorry this comment is so long and I am really not complaining but I am a bit confused. I did expect to recieve a 20% deduction for over restoration. Just would like to clarify that 50% would be the proper deduction. This would effect my paint decision on my next project.
I am not going for a perfect score, but it does not seem right to have the same deduction as if I had used a BC or Urethane paint.
I recently finished a full restoration of a 66 sunfire yellow coupe. I finished the car in acrylic lacquer. No clear coat.I did overrestore the body paint. I painted the bottom of the doors and the underside of the front and rear valance. I did wet sand and polish the entire outside of the car, but did leave some orange peel. I absolutely finished it better than original, but not to a mirror finish. The door jams and hood ledge and hood edges were just painted with NO buffing or rubbing of any kind. There again I probably did a little bit better job than the factory did of painting the jams.
I recieved a 50% deduction for the paint. I was told that it was too smooth and did not appear to be the "Factory Applied Material" and had the 100% deduction applied. Then they added the 50% back because the jams had less shine. They did tell me that they were a bit too shiny and smooth but they would pass. They are absolutely unpolished and untouched sprayed Lacquer.
I am sorry this comment is so long and I am really not complaining but I am a bit confused. I did expect to recieve a 20% deduction for over restoration. Just would like to clarify that 50% would be the proper deduction. This would effect my paint decision on my next project.
I am not going for a perfect score, but it does not seem right to have the same deduction as if I had used a BC or Urethane paint.
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