migs Bronco Barn - a chronicle of what's happening at the new place

[migs]

First the primer was applied, white in this instance to provide the proper ground coat for the yellow pearl to achieve the desired shade. After that cured and went through the sanding process the yellow pearl base coat was applied and then followed with a few coats of clear.

 

[migs]

And some more after most of the masking is removed. Yellow doesn't photograph well and you don't really notice the pearl without the sunlight. Getting the windshield frame done now should give it a good start to have the paint hardened up nice for when it's time to install the glass. I'm still working on getting the body ready for paint and hopefully will have a stretch of somewhat warmer temps for that larger job.

 

[turbotim2]

Looking good!

 

[tasker]

THIS makes this winter weather a little more bearable.....CAN'T wait to see it all in paint! Thanks so much Migs!!!!

 

[bronco1017]

Fantastic work Mig’s.

 

[tasker]

AND be ready by next month!

 

[migs]

Ok, so it's been a rough month winter weather wise this year, almost constant freezing temps and multiple snow storms. Not much Bronco wrenching time, but a lot of seat time in the tractor pushing snow around. Even brought out the big snowblower a couple of times.
There's a thick sheet of ice under all that snow there by that point, not fun....

 

[migs]

But...recently got back to work on tasker's Bronco. More body work and lots of sanding, sanding, sanding.

 

[migs]

And after blowing all that dust away and wiping everything down I masked it all off in preparation for the first coats of primer.

 

[migs]

Finally... although it's not yellow yet, it's nice to see it all one color. The fiberglass and gel coat on that old tub sure ain't the best, lots of pinholes, odd ball checking marks and other imperfections, but the white primer helps show all that I missed that were difficult to see on the dark surface. I'll be able to fix most of that now before the next steps but don't expect it to be perfect, we're not going for show quality here...supposed to just be a quickie paint job.

 

[tasker]

It's looks amazing!! Can't wait to see it! A million thanks!!!

 

[stout22]

I'm pretty sure there is a sasquatch doing a happy dance.

 

[tasker]

you would be right!!!

 

[migs]

Did someone order some yellow pearl?...

Been a busy few days, filling imperfections, more sanding, more primer, more sanding..... Well, before we get to it let's take a look back at this project where it was exactly one year ago today:





And now as of tonight:

 

[migs]

Can't wait to see it sparkle in the sun light, here's a few close ups under the camera flash trying to show the pearl.

 

[Speedrdr]

That’s purty!!! Sure does shine!!

Randy

 

[tasker]

OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is the close to the best day ever!!!!!!!!!!

 

[fordfan]

WOW! I know you are over the moon....

 

[stout22]

I had to put my sunglasses on - that's bright! Yellow Broncos have more fun

 

[Yeller]

@stout22 is right they do!