Eve before Tuxedo Black!!!!!!

[TUXrauder]

So, yesterday loaded up MM on trailer and hauled from body mans home shop to Ford shop to paint Sat. morning.
(in the rush forgot to take a pic. or 3....)

Anyhow, will start this thread and upload pics on how it goes this weekend.

It will still be another 2 weeks before I get finished product.

[Smalldogg/03mm]

Hey body look straight.. Who's doing ur paint.. I c u r n the " sho me" .. Who's painting it?? R they good?? Just asking..

[TUXrauder]

One of the guys at Ford Shop in Columbia......

This guy does these kind of projects on the side. I think his next project is a 79 Trans AM, plus he has a 72 Mustang that I saw there too...

Very reasonable..... He stripped it down to bare metal, we added rear spoiler and hood.

This car was pretty straight when got it, just had the crows feet from hell on it (literly 3-4" bare metal spots on top of car.

I am in STL all the time. Me and Todd (Bodyman) chat regularly..... I will be in chesterfield Monday.

[BODYMAN]

Lookin good Russel! Forgot to ask what product/brand is he spraying it with?

[TUXrauder]

Todd, you called me Russell yesterday, and thought you was thinking of someone else at the time. Its Roger.... but dont worry bout it Trevor! lol

Honestly, I am not sure, he uses the paint that is at the Ford shop... I am asking now...

I may take pics while painting, but looked at booth and not thinking gonna see much through the glass....

[capt512]

Do you mind me ask how much its costing? I will need to get mine done, and columbia isn't too far away..

[TUXrauder]

Capt. PM sent

[BODYMAN]

Ok Russel LOL, Roger!! Were does he work Machens? I think they spray Dupont..

[TUXrauder]

Machens, yes.... it is Duponts Chroma Premier...

[TUXrauder]

So, preping car for painting

[TAKEDOWN]

I can't wait to see the final outcome!

[TUXrauder]

here is what we have so far, its still in booth... Will take out tomorrow.

[TUXrauder]

ooops, guessing I hit submit twice.....

More pics tomorrow...

And it does look sweet!!!

rog

[loud2004marquis]

Looks great, cant wait to see more pics!

You know it's good when the paint booth windows are smiling :)

[visionmercury]

looks awesome , cant wait for more pics and to see it fully assambled

[TUXrauder]

Vision,
Hey, I am in STL all the time. Weather permitting may do one better. will have to share contact info. I think he plans to be done first weekend in Feb.
Lets keep in touch

Roger

[guspech750]

WOW!! Car is looking great. I can only imagine how excited and anxious you are.

[TUXrauder]

Sun didn't work well for me on moving day....

But here is some pics...

I will work on a youtube video as well (On a sunny day)

Sun started to shine after we unloaded it and was almost back in shed... we backed out and took a couple more....

If you have not seen Tuxedo Black, these pics do NOT do it justice.
(Go to a Ford or Lincoln dealership and look at it on a new car....)

The last pic, looks like a tree is a close up of paint, reflection shows up more...

Chad (bodyman/painter) was very happy with how it turned out, thought the Class Glass Hood fit great and top quality.

Again, another 2 weeks or so before I have finished product.

Told girlfriend woody was because of her, but its still there and she is not anywhere in site.... wonder why?..... me likey color....

Rog
:beer:

:coolman:

[TUXrauder]

trying to show pics that show the glitter of Tuxedo black....

only shows white specks instead of rainbow colored...

[loud2004marquis]

Very nice indeed!

A youtube walkaround video would really be nice to show the glitter. Almost like it's moving.

[breeze]

Good, u took door trim off. Our cars look better with them off

[Papillon]

God that looks so damn GOOD!!!!!

[TUXrauder]

Breeze, took trim off to repaint... planning to put back on...

was able to get it off without damaging it.

So, why is there holes in the doors under the trim?

Gonna attempt you tube video...

thanks all...

[2,4shofast]

It looks great! Congrats:beer:

[breeze]

Breeze, took trim off to repaint... planning to put back on...

was able to get it off without damaging it.

So, why is there holes in the doors under the trim?

Gonna attempt you tube video...

thanks all...

I'm not sure, was like that on my Vic I had too, nice size little holes. I think it makes the car look smoother without them. I'll take mine off when I re-do my paint.

[CBT]

Nice, love the hood. :beer:

[2,4shofast]

Breeze, took trim off to repaint... planning to put back on...

was able to get it off without damaging it.

So, why is there holes in the doors under the trim?

Gonna attempt you tube video...

thanks all...

I was planning on leaving mine off after I painted it until I noticed the size of the holes. Both front and rear bumpers have the same line in them as the side plastics. I called a few companies to see how much they would charge to fill in the lines on the bumpers with a plastic composite and it was going to be $2k to do it and they couldnt promise that they wouldnt crack over time so I just put them back on and was done with it.... I think it would look awesome if it could be done at a good price.

[Spectragod]

So, why is there holes in the doors under the trim?

It was there for the manufacturing process when the door skins were attached to the door frames, or so I was told, when I was at STAP in 98'

[TUXrauder]

God that looks so damn GOOD!!!!!

Thanks so much.... looked at many colors before come to this one. Was leaning hard at a Pearl Black, but when I saw this color on a F250 one day, that was it.....

Rog

[TUXrauder]

Very nice indeed!

A youtube walkaround video would really be nice to show the glitter. Almost like it's moving.

Maybe this weekend I will be able to do this. I really want some pics before and after Wet sanding as well. Have had lots of inquiries on how much I paid and all. Hopefully videos will show quality. This guy did a great job, totally pleased so far... I am regretting telling him no hurry, want my MM back!

thanks again loud2004...

[TUXrauder]

It looks great! Congrats:beer:
Thanks again, planning Louisville trip with it, hope to see a bunch of you there. And maybe even CBT and Guspech...

[TUXrauder]

Nice, love the hood. :beer:
Makes it hard to take pics of anything else... very happy with hood.

Next is to figure out exactly best way to hold it up, keep reading that what they recommend makes hood not set right. May just do a prop rod for now.

See you in Louisville, I will be the one at your table..... if you will still allow it!

[TUXrauder]

It was there for the manufacturing process when the door skins were attached to the door frames, or so I was told, when I was at STAP in 98'

Thanks for the info.... Just curious, body man even asked if I knew....

Rog

[2,4shofast]

If you guys are getting together for a Louisville get together before the 4th of Feb let me know. I dont the the Marauder with me but I will be in Nicholasville until then. I wouldnt mind driving up that way!:beer:

[BODYMAN]

Machens, yes.... it is Duponts Chroma Premier...

Excellent product! Should hold up for quite a while!! Looking good. Which holes in the door skin are you guys talking about? One under the side mldg? That is a alignment hole for install of mldg.

[2,4shofast]

Excellent product! Should hold up for quite a while!! Looking good. Which holes in the door skin are you guys talking about? One under the side mldg? That is a alignment hole for install of mldg.

Yes Sir, that was the ones we were talking about.

[CBT]

Thanks again, planning Louisville trip with it, hope to see a bunch of you there. And maybe even CBT and Guspech...


Makes it hard to take pics of anything else... very happy with hood.

Next is to figure out exactly best way to hold it up, keep reading that what they recommend makes hood not set right. May just do a prop rod for now.

See you in Louisville, I will be the one at your table..... if you will still allow it!

Bring pajamas! :beer: No, seriously. Bring pajamas.

[BODYMAN]

Yes Sir, that was the ones we were talking about.

Thats what I thought! Not sure are side mldgs have the small alignment pin on back side of mldg but since it is a door skin for all C/V,G/M,s some of them do the ones it is really meant for is the wide G/M large cladding mldg they some have.

[STEPS]

your going to love it. good luck

[TUXrauder]

Planning this weekend to attempt youtube video... he has been working on it this week, I think my body man is as excited as I am....

[TUXrauder]

Okay, almost all back together. Some door trim, all the inside door panels and wet sand the roof and it is done.

Took some pics, but car dirty and I hated to ask if could take to car wash to take pics when he will be finished friday.....

Paint job, body work, all of it is incredible...

Calling for snow in Mid Mo this friday and poss. sat. so if that happens, wont get it or pics...

I can summarize the Tuxedo black as 3 colors....
in the dark or low light, it is black!

in the partial sun, it is a dark, dark grey....

but in full sunlight, The sparkle is there...

And absolutely no orange peel, 10 miles deep paint....

a bunch of you asked and I Pm'ed back. He is cheaper than any other place, and I am completely satisfied....

[2,4shofast]

Looking forward to more pics! It looks great so far:beer:

[Mike]

Bring pajamas! :beer: No, seriously. Bring pajamas.

He's not kidding :shake: :D

[TUXrauder]

Bring pajamas! :beer: No, seriously. Bring pajamas.

This means I would have to go buy some....

Clothes get in the way.... (Of begging that is!!!)

[CBT]

This means I would have to go buy some....

Clothes get in the way.... (Of begging that is!!!)

LMAO! :beer:

[92BlackGT]

wow, that looks great

[TUXrauder]

Good news / kinda bad news....

Picked up car..... :banana:




It been raining all day and still is. :bigcry:



So, maden (Bluerauder spell check this please) voyage was in the rain!

And still no Pics........

Sat. supposed to rain all / most day. Sunday is to be nice, dont think anything is on the calandar that day..... hummm, what is this sunday?

It will be a Super Day to clean TUX up and take some pics.....

thats what I will call Sunday..... SUPER TUX DAY!

I wonder if I should patent that name, some a$$ could actually steal my idea, change it ever so slightly, and use it....

[Bradley G]

I applaude your choice of colors, I have it being painted too but I stayed with the stock color UA basic Black

[TUXrauder]

I applaude your choice of colors, I have it being painted too but I stayed with the stock color UA basic Black


I have only seen my car in the sun 1 time breifly.... right after painted.

But, let me tell you what I have already noticed. I have a 3 colored car. When it is dark out, this car is as black as they come. light, but no direct sunlight, it is a deep dark grey, full sun, well you've seen it on other new cars...
Now add wet sanding to that, all I can say is WOW!!!

hopefully SUPER TUX day will allow for great pics.

Also, headed to STL Wed. Bodyman and poss. Bolsen will see it. I have several of you that have interest in my paint guys quality. I can say, it looks great.....

[TUXrauder]

Thank you for SUN!!!!!!!!

Here comes the PICS!!!!


http://rogerrudkinstuff.shutterfly.co m/

[TUXrauder]

More Pics.....

[Papillon]

Very, VERY nice!!!!!

[TUXrauder]

Very, VERY nice!!!!!

Thanks papillon...
Couldn't of asked for better paint job

[TUXrauder]

walk around on You Tube.....

Was a little too dark already .....

will try again a bright sunny day, but still great paint job IMHO!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEW1GyZeWFo

[BODYMAN]

You need to put a Mach1 chin spoiler on there Roger! Its looks naked without one on the frt. Looks great from the pics. very happy for ya:D