Pimping Project: Paintjob

After the engine was taken out the rolling chassis was put on the back of a truck and transported to Mamics Smash Repairs for major bodywork and also the paintjob.

Gary Mamic got Johnny to strip down all exterior components then the interior. There were a bunch of repairs to do including the rust around rear windscreen and rust in firewall which was welded up and plated. Remove the dents (of which there were many). Then it was in the paint shop with Dean where it was prepped and rubbed back.

It was then masked up and 2 pac primed, dry rub primer with block then re- guide coat. A second rub down (wet rubbed) then remasked for paint.

Day three it entered the spray booth for a few coats.

Day four they put it all back together.

In the process it was discovered how badly rusted the top chrome bar of the signature Mighty Boy rack was. It wasn't as noticeable before when the car was looking so ordinary. But now with a lick of new paint it really stood out. Gary ordered one in which had to come from Japan.