1985 Buick Riviera redo ( the Official Disco Cruiser)

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 7:26 am
I was time, doors were blowing out and the clear was flying off, do it now or use it for a winter rag for the next 5 years. It is to nice of a car for that death
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Door off and Chrome strip, DA with 80,no big bondo patches found
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Bought the hi tec 7 piece Blocking Set,but sometimes Old Woody works better
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Time to spend some cash on bumber fillers , Fiberglass or ABS Plastic and yes I need them all. Found these in Fiberglass,
https://store.dankoreproductions.com/Pr ... de=RIVIERA
or ABS Plastic
http://www.replica-plastics.com/product ... a/1979-85/
Any other Suppliers you guys use ? or comments on ABS or Fiberglass, They probable fit like **** and will need to be work in to fit nice,
Passerger door welder up and glassed, installed, Could get this thing in primer before it snows
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 22, 2015 2:55 pm
While I like the 61-69 Riv's better, these where really nice cars too.
A Friend of mine used to have one same color as this one we cruised it all over Anchorage back when it was new, Always like that car soft comfortable cruiser.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 27, 2015 8:07 pm
shot the Tamco Primer today, came out nice and not that much crap in it.
Now to start blocking(oh what fun!) , hope it sands easy
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 10:03 am
It does.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 11, 2015 6:14 pm
its 60 degrees in buffalo so lets get it done
shot the Base today, came out good ,except for one spot,going to post it on the main forum
hoping for a quick answer, here's the base coat
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 13, 2015 6:29 am
shot the clear to day, not bad,I think after wetsanding it will shine nice
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 13, 2015 8:31 am
Looks good :goodjob: :clap:
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 31, 2015 9:09 am
post some pics after cutting and buffing.. looks good.



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 7:50 pm
after a ruff cut and buff its coming along good
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After looking at it for so long it's had to tell if it relay shines like it should

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 10:23 pm
Looks much better with the cut and buff. What compounds and pads did you use?
How many hours did it take?
Try some swirl remover compound for more shine.
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