Ldub Bra Tribute

[Bimati]

In the process, I also set a new standard for ghetto tools in the Bim garage...I have created one of the most accurate and complex measuring tools ever created. Patent pending........um, yep, it's a dime pencil and a paperclip.



Me thinks I'll store it in my batbelt.

Bim

[Ldub]

After looking some more, I noticed that your finish appears to be less "sandpaperish" than mine...did you use Plasti-kote ?, & if so, how far away were you holding the can ?
That looks to be a possible option for refinishing the insert.

[Bimati]

Ldub:

I had just purchased a spray can of Dupli-Color Truck Bed Coating before I got your PM....it's nice and rubbery and "smooth" with the orange peel/badonkadonk texture to it. I would recommend it. Sprayed 6-8 inches from surface.

I like the coating/texture well enough that I am going to do the inner wheel wells with it too.

I remember running my hand over your bra (insert joke here), and I actually thought you had used that anti skid marine stuff...

Bim

[IndianaVX]

Bim,
now im scarred.....i too have used an exact replica of your paperclip/pencil tool several times over the years, when i am scribing trim against a complex profile. even scarrier, is, thats a bic, my guess .05mm lead. genneraly, the only pencil i ever use when in the shop.
i couldnt believe it when i saw your pic.....lol
anyway, the bra looks great!!! good job!!

[Bimati]

Necessity is the mother of all invention...

Indeed it is .5mm lead. It tastes much better than the other sizes.

Random note: the first car I ever fell in love with was the 1978 Corvette pace car. (when I was 6)...silver/red/black. Hmmmmm.

Bim