Posted August 14, 201113 yr comment_364008 I purchased the car as a shell for 500$ with the intent of it being a "fun car" complete restoration is out of the question budget wise, so we went a different route. The car is mostly track driven, so the paint job was to be done on the cheap. I wanted it flat black, but didn't want to spend $500 or more on a paint job (both of my fathers air compressors are down) so after a long night of drinking we came up with the idea of chalkboard paint, did some research and this stuff lasts out in the sun, and its incredibly hard after 20$ and a trip to home depot, i finished with this: i had to tip my hat to crazyoctopus, i learned alot from reading his blog so for a grant total of 15 minutes the car looked like his 240z In this photo you can see all the grime and oil that was all over the hood from the repairs / maintenance / engine modification a sanding sponge took it all off About 1/3 done #crazyoctopus And here it is done, it needs to cure for another day still, I'm going to wet sand it tomorrow because this stuff was applied with a roller :$ According to a a few guys who did this to the hoods of their cars, it will be very smooth once you "prep" the car by going over the entire thing with chalk For those of you who live in WNY 103.3 the edge was interested in me parking the car next to their booth at dunn tire raceway park for cruise nights, They think its a cool idea for the people who visit to draw on it. if everything goes as planned this should start next weds. I've also sent a few emails to college art teachers, as well as my old art teachers from highschool & middle school They'd love to have the students draw all over the car for a day. Edited August 14, 201113 yr by robftw Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40484-love-it-or-hate-it-it-was-incredibly-fun-to-do-chalkboard-280z/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 14, 201113 yr comment_364013 If you scratch your nails on it, do people run away or do they look at your brakes? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40484-love-it-or-hate-it-it-was-incredibly-fun-to-do-chalkboard-280z/#findComment-364013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 14, 201113 yr Author comment_364016 , i actually tried to do that, its not possible with this stuff Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40484-love-it-or-hate-it-it-was-incredibly-fun-to-do-chalkboard-280z/#findComment-364016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 14, 201113 yr comment_364030 No need to wash or wax, just erase! But really out of all the cheap paint jobs I think I like this one the best. Edited August 14, 201113 yr by grantf Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40484-love-it-or-hate-it-it-was-incredibly-fun-to-do-chalkboard-280z/#findComment-364030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 14, 201113 yr comment_364036 Bring chalk to car shows and let the kids "have at it". It would be fun for all. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40484-love-it-or-hate-it-it-was-incredibly-fun-to-do-chalkboard-280z/#findComment-364036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 15, 201113 yr Author comment_364063 battle at the border drift event Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40484-love-it-or-hate-it-it-was-incredibly-fun-to-do-chalkboard-280z/#findComment-364063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 15, 201113 yr comment_364065 It won't be long until someone draws a wang on it! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40484-love-it-or-hate-it-it-was-incredibly-fun-to-do-chalkboard-280z/#findComment-364065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 15, 201113 yr Author comment_364067 It was the FIRST thing drawn on it... Its on the roof with the rising sun, its to dark to take a picture now Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40484-love-it-or-hate-it-it-was-incredibly-fun-to-do-chalkboard-280z/#findComment-364067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 15, 201113 yr comment_364068 How well does it erase? I love it. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40484-love-it-or-hate-it-it-was-incredibly-fun-to-do-chalkboard-280z/#findComment-364068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 15, 201113 yr comment_364084 You gotta take it to a German track that looks like it's sister: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40484-love-it-or-hate-it-it-was-incredibly-fun-to-do-chalkboard-280z/#findComment-364084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 15, 201113 yr Author comment_364086 Well it rained a little bit, some chalk streaks down the car but most of the stuff is still visable, when i ran my finger over the chalk it wiped right off. I'm gonna go ahead and say sponge bath will be most effective at cleaning it. if you notice the greyish color of the car, thats for the white chalks "prep" coat, i simply erased that stuff. here is a video walk around Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40484-love-it-or-hate-it-it-was-incredibly-fun-to-do-chalkboard-280z/#findComment-364086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 15, 201113 yr comment_364108 Guaranteed Chick Magnet! Nice job.Dennis Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40484-love-it-or-hate-it-it-was-incredibly-fun-to-do-chalkboard-280z/#findComment-364108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Create an account or sign in to comment