Under Carriage paint dab detailing 1970 chevelle

[SS427]

Thank you. I have seen originals painted grey, black, natural and even a combination of grey and natural which I did not quite understand but it was a very low mileage car. This was one I restored about 10 years ago with only 18,000 miles and it was all natural.

[Xplantdad]

That looks awesome Rick!

[WILMASBOYL78]

Rick, what is that plastic covering on the tires...??? Looks like packing tape..


wilma

[ORIGLS6]

It's plastic wrap. I've seen Rick wrap the tires after he applies the painted codes on the tires. The wrap protects the markings and keeps dirt and pebbles from getting into the tread so the tires are 'show ready' when the car is shown to the customer for the first time, or when it's unveiled at a show.

Rick is a detail nut bordering on analism!

If he treats the tires with kid gloves, just imagine what little secrets lie hidden in other areas!

[SS427]

Thanks Dennis, you and I are a lot alike when it comes to detail.

Tom, the plastic wrap is "Carpet Shield" self adhering carpet covering mainly used when having an open house or laying down during painting. It comes in a 24" roll and I simply take a hack saw and cut it in half. I put this on the tires before they ever go on the car. Doing this keeps all the shop dust and dirt from contaminating the tread surface. When the car goes to a show I simply remove it when the car is positioned and then reapply it prior to reloading the car. One thing to note however, it works too good on slicks and the only way I could remove it from Ann's tires was to "spin them at a high rate of speed while making contact with an abrasive surface".............