The cold weather finally left the area! Did some final prep yesterday, taping and papering to try to keep overspray contained, and this morning was ready to start.



Wiped it down with a wax & grease remover, blew out all the door & hood gaps, then did a final wipe down with glass cleaner to remove all residue:



Once clean it was time to spray all the plastic wall & roof panels and the car with a 50/50 mix of rubbing alcohol and water to remove static, and let that evaporate. It took almost an hour for the car to totally dry, then it was a final blot with a tack rag (new cloth, open fully and let it air for ten to fifteen minutes minumum, then blot, don't rub). An hour later the car was once again all one color, but showing me some areas where work will be needed.







I didn't even know when I did it, but I was reaching out to shoot the roof and let the hose kiss the edge of the roof in three or four places, and then after I saw that I laid on a heavy shot of primer for some sanding thickness and got a run Not a big deal, as this is a seal coat of primer, prepping for filler to level gaps at the hood, trunk & doors anyway, but still irritating



The lesson learned is that I need to commandeer the step stool from the kitchen pantry to give me a bit more reach, and also to drape the hose over my shoulder.

It was only one color for about ten minutes, waiting for the primer to flash, then it got dusted with light grey as a guide coat.



Drying overnight, then blocking and fill starts in earnest tomorrow. Grandma is bringing the twins later today to spend a couple of nights, which is going to eat into my barn time, but it'll get done when it gets done!!