Aero 1401P A-2- repairing a bad finish

[fishmeok]

I bought the A-2 off e-bay with some unmentionable nose art painted on that I immediately removed with windex per Jerome's (on the VLJ) advice. This removed the objectionable but left a large area of removed finish. I also ran the jacket through the wash and wore it until dry to help remove some serious smokers odor (worked very well, I can wear it without my eyes watering). Again following Jerome's advice I bought some Createx acrylic airbrush paint (transparent brown, green, and red) and attempted to blend the really bad areas in with the rest of the jacket. I was originally going to use my airbrush but decided to try the sponge method instead (or in my case, old sock)- wiping the area down with thinned paint, adding several layers until I reach the desired effect. I mixed and thinned the paint and applied the layers, tweaking the color as the jacket dried after each layer. I stopped after about 5 wipedowns to let the jacket thoroughly dry overnight. According to the manufacturer Createx sets best with heat, so the jacket has been out drying in the 90 degree sun for a few hours now.

I'm pretty happy with the results, I had originally thought I would have to add more layers tomorrow but I think I will stop while I'm ahead.

Cheers
Mark

Before re-blending;

And After

 

[scotrace]

Initially, I thought "this jacket has been way to messed with." But it looks like you matched it up well, returning it to the way it left the sewing tables. Nice work.

 

[Riley Dee]

Wow!

Job well done!:eusa_clap

 

[DiabolicalAngel]

Great job, you would never have noticed that pretty lady (thing) was once on there ! :eusa_clap

 

[PADDY]

Excellent outcome!

That took balls!! and it paid off. Well done. Now we all know, 'it can be done!'

 

[fishmeok]

Thanks guys- once again I couldn't have done it without Jerome's advice- check out his site:

http://www.picturetrail.com/jrome

Odd thing about the color, when I'm in sunlight it looks good, but under flourescent lighting it's ALMOST too red- tough to get it just right.
Cheers
Mark