Matrix AG-40
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[quote=”jeremyb” post=26841]The keystone euro is pretty decent. Sprays nice and looks nice. Haven’t used it enough to say anymore than that. I would put it in the same category with AG-40. You sure he is a sikkens rep or an lkq salesman? 😛
Keystone is made by Cumberland. They specialize in private labeling. Believe they make some products for transtar also…
My lkq guy is a good guy…he worked for the sikkens store before the take over…but would hardly take any recommendations from him to heart.[/quote]
The info in my post says how things changed within a year or so. My intial visit was by Sikkens reps; now it’s LKQ. Did not ask if he’s a real rep or not. Conversstion was brief. More info next week. Was unaware of a takeover. It seems AG, Transtar Euro(Kwik and Classic) and Keystone Euro are similar except for pricing. I’m familiar with Transtar Euro Kwik on bike parts and trike bodies only.
Sorry, didn’t see your post before I posted my reply. LKQ bought out all the factory akzo nobel stores and they now distribute. All akzo reps are still employed by akzo…not lkq/keystone. Atleast that is the way it worked here. All the employees from the store just got transfered to keystone.
Oddly enough, I see my akzo rep more often now, than I did when they had their own store.
I have had AG40 pop on me a couple of times. My suggestion would be the same as others have stated and stick with the 2021 if thats what your used to.
[quote=”ScottB” post=26840]
When I first contacted Sikkens over a year ago, the original rep only discussed Sikkens products. Fast forward: Different rep and now other products are being promoted. Same intitial contact number got re-routed numerous times. It’s obvious what he wants to sell by what his recommendations are. I let him talk so I could figure out what his angle was.
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You spoke with Dave and Ramone. they were both Akzo reps and are no longer with the company. Up in our area, I dont think keystone has any sales/tech reps left that came from Akzo. Thats why you find them pushing the keystone stuff more.
So did you get it recleared.
[quote=”ding” post=26857]So did you get it recleared.[/quote]
No, it’s just prepped and waiting for me. Although I want it done, this is not a rush job. Maybe tomorrow or Monday AM. A bike and two portraits for the 20th take precedence. I’ll update.Sorry for not updating sooner, car was delivered months ago. I’d like to thank everyone for their assistance. It came out better the second time using 2021 even though it was still Lucifer’s weather when I shot it. I have not shot 2021 daily in 15 years and even though I remembered things, it reminded me about it’s surface tension properties. Fortunately, nothing really bad happened. It’s not like the Euroclears that I can hammer on and they stay put. I might have been able to get around the car with Matrix’s slowest activator and reducing it a little, but the car needed to go. I’m not afraid to try new clears at certain times, and will continue to do so. This time just did not work out so well. Thanks again.
did you get any photos?
[quote=”ding” post=27691]did you get any photos?[/quote]
Plenty. I have to navigate this site and see what’s required for uploading.
photobucket is the easiest way to put photos in a post on any site
Glad it worked out for you Scott,looking forward to photos also,it turned out real nice 😉
I use P.bucket for other sites. However, some allow you to upload directly form your own files and avoid the hosting step altogether. I’ll get them up soon.
Here’s a few shots, there’s more. Multiple panel replacement and mods required for better than factory gaps. Just another boring complete paint job and not for show, this car will get driven. Tops were denibbed and the sides cut but not dead flat. I could have had a better finish with more precise control. Easier when I was in the booth every day many years ago. Bikes are different. 2021 is OK but I’d like to possibly try something else on the next complete. I’m redoing a ’67 now that was butchered by a “restoration shop” with an impressive website. They took the guy for a ride.
[IMG]http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq70/Gargoyle_67/blue_0753640.jpg[/IMG]
Decklid not cut, only two dustnibs were removed.
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[IMG]http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq70/Gargoyle_67/rhblue_0735640.jpg[/IMG]The camaro turned out awesome Scott!! You should post pics of the camaro you are doing now.Welcome to the site!
[quote=”Jayson M” post=27863]The camaro turned out awesome Scott!! You should post pics of the camaro you are doing now.Welcome to the site![/quote]
Thanks. Your recent Tekna and last year’s SATA suggestions played a part. I suppose the other car should go in the restoration section. I’ve compiled AMD quarter modification information to achieve fit and mimic factory appearance. Typical repro tin shortcomings. It’s a lengthy thread on another site.
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