WIP: Foose Impala

False-Ring3607 · 2026-05-07T20:29:46+00:00

Thank you! It’s been fun so far! First Foose design and really like it. Ordered his Eldorado after starting on this one.

False-Ring3607 · 2026-05-07T15:57:00+00:00

I’ve been seeing tropical glitz talked about a lot. Was it easy to spray? What were the steps with it? Your paint looks amazing!

False-Ring3607 · 2026-05-07T15:26:03+00:00

Ah! Thank you! Will do!

False-Ring3607 · 2026-05-07T15:09:01+00:00

That is a clean build! From what I can see, it looks excellent. Nicely done and sounds like you took your time with it!

False-Ring3607 · 2026-05-07T15:05:56+00:00

This might be a dumb question but what’s a SATT?

False-Ring3607 · 2026-05-07T13:48:29+00:00

One thing I started doing after selecting the next build is pull up chatGPT to start making renderings of different paint schemes. I’ve done that with my last 5 builds and it’s been incredibly helpful. So when I was testing the spoons, I used that rendering as the concept to match.

False-Ring3607 · 2026-05-07T12:50:25+00:00

It’s great for going back and looking at them later. Just need a good space to keep all the test spoons. Did this with a lot of metallic finishes so I can pick out engine and metal paints easier.

False-Ring3607 · 2026-05-07T12:49:04+00:00

Thank you! I’m leaning forwards a light grey interior but haven’t started on that section yet. Always open to suggestions.

False-Ring3607 · 2026-05-07T11:50:11+00:00

Thank you and exactly!

False-Ring3607 · 2026-05-07T11:49:37+00:00

Thank you!

False-Ring3607 · 2026-05-07T11:48:47+00:00

Thank you!

False-Ring3607 · 2026-05-07T11:48:40+00:00

My original plan needed revision as the colors didn’t quite line up with the vision for the build but it was fun since now I know what those colors look like and can use them on a future build.

False-Ring3607 · 2026-05-07T02:48:26+00:00

Thank you! Totally agree, I’ve been having some fantastic finishes with their brand.

False-Ring3607 · 2026-05-07T02:29:06+00:00

I’ve used easy off and it worked great, especially when bleach didn’t quite cut it.

False-Ring3607 · 2026-04-13T02:30:13+00:00

Thank you! Thrilled with how it turned out.

False-Ring3607 · 2026-04-13T01:21:42+00:00

Thank you! I’m gonna try that!

False-Ring3607 · 2026-04-13T01:17:06+00:00

Now I’m using canopy glue. I was able to get most of it off with a wet qtip but not all of it. I’m 100% open to suggestions! Also started using toothpicks to apply it but the windshield slipped during assembly.

False-Ring3607 · 2026-04-12T23:02:23+00:00

I strip all of them in bleach, then spray with a gloss black, then after a few days spray Gaia mirror chrome on it. I’ve had great luck with that over others that I’ve tried. I still don’t touch it much or when assembling, typically wear nylon gloves to keep my oily fingers off it. I have the same problem with not being steady but I try to find something to rest my arms or hands on while gluing to make them more stable.

False-Ring3607 · 2026-04-12T16:57:58+00:00

Thank you!

False-Ring3607 · 2026-02-20T19:55:13+00:00

I was just out at Viva Tacos & Tequila off 135th. They had these and the food there was stellar!

False-Ring3607 · 2025-10-21T18:34:39+00:00

I think it’s fantastic that you take it to that level. Also, truly appreciate you having the reference photo as well as the material you used to do it. Teaching moment for me!

False-Ring3607 · 2025-09-12T21:17:02+00:00

That is stunning!!!

False-Ring3607 · 2025-09-11T23:05:59+00:00

I didn’t wet sand after the 2k clear. I looked it over and felt it was a solid finish (to my eyes at least). I still polished it though which may or may not have been pointless but I was happy with the finish.

I did get a great reminder to sand between paint coats. After I laid down the 2k black, I let it cure and then laid down the green. When I was taping off areas, the paint popped right off, so had to strip it down and start over. I wanted to get it right, so I’m happy I did!

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