Classic Cars Southeast
Co-sponsors Professional Custom Paint Seminar with DuPont Hot Hues
Paints And COLORMATCH Automotive Refinish Centers
The resurrection of classic cars
has become very popular and it seems everyone wants to be involved in
that nostalgic walk, or ride, down memory lane. For some, it's finding
the car used to obtain their first drivers license, for others it may be
the "first date" vehicle or the one used to propose marriage many years
ago. Still, others just appreciate the magnificent vehicles and want to
simply relive days gone by with their favorite rod, muscle or vintage
auto. Whatever the reason, everyone wants their prize set of wheels to
look the very best possible, many opting for a customized refinished
paint job.
Classic
Cars Southeast recently made that "final touch" a lot easier to
obtain. They joined forces with DuPont Hot Hues Paints and
COLORMATCH Automotive Refinish Centers to conduct a one day training
class at the dealership's state-of-the-art restoration center.
Students from various paint and body shops throughout Tennessee,
Kentucky and Mississippi gathered for some specialized training in
custom automobile refinishing techniques. They enrolled in the
training session to learn techniques from two well-known veteran
custom painters, Dale Foxx and Rick Harris. Foxx, a customized
service employee with COLORMATCH, and Harris, an entrepreneur
currently involved in a special project commissioned by Moore
Brothers Classics, shared with the students a combined experience of
more than 70 years in the automotive specialized refinishing field.
Dale Fox (right) and Rick
Harris instruct students in the Classic Cars Southeast restoration
facility.
"This session is my career
eleventh and the second conducted at Classic Cars Southeast", said Foxx,
"the dealership's state-of-the-art facility has proven to be an
excellent classroom due to its unique setting, which allows the students
"first hand" exposure to the various stages of autos already being
refinished." Foxx began custom painting in 1971 and his professional
abilities in this very specialized field have garnered respect from
peers throughout the industry.
The specialized training sessions
began in 1999 after prompting from numerous industry leaders requesting
Foxx to share his knowledge with their employees. He is now "I-Car
Gold" certified and other credits consist of custom painting numerous
award-winning vehicles that have been seen on various calendars and
magazine covers. He would originally travel to the locations from where
his services were requested, however, the facilities at Classic Cars
Southeast allow for a much more appealing setting for the customized
training classes.
It was Harris' fifth training
session as an instructor. He was invited by Foxx to come on board as an
instructor due to his knowledge, quality of work and reputation within
the industry. Just a short time into the session, one realizes just how
true that industry reputation is. He has perfected some of the very
best "free hand" pin stripping that can be found anywhere nationwide.
His specialized talents are secondary only to his professional
confidence and effortless portrayal of various maneuvers in a "real
time" atmosphere. He also includes excellent "tips" on the best ways
to mix, store and carry the various paint containers that may be used
for a particular job. "I have been a custom painter for many years"
said Harris, "it is very satisfying to teach others the things I have
learned throughout my career."
Participants expressed gratitude to the sponsors for providing this
unique opportunity to be trained by such industry professionals.
The sessions are ongoing and each class is limited to no more than
twenty students. This helps to ensure quality instruction can be
extended to each individual, as necessary. There are no formal
advertisements about the training seminars; therefore, word of mouth
is the only way one will hear about them. Even without formal
publicity, the classes are always filled to capacity.
Students take a break from the
classroom and visit the Classic Cars Southeast showroom to evaluate this
1937 five-window Ford Coupe to determine some possibilities of
additional customized paint procedures
The sessions are intended to
provide a thorough understanding of custom paint refinishing and the
proper techniques to acquire the best possible finished product. Foxx
indicated that due to the demand for his courses, he is also
contemplating offering a DVD to ensure any interested party has the
capability of learning the best method of customized refinishing.
DuPont Hot Hues Paints and
COLORMATCH Refinishing Centers have an ongoing relationship with Classic
Cars Southeast. The three companies have joined together in other
projects and each enjoys the promotional opportunities provided by the
others. "We were absolutely thrilled to co-host this training session
with DuPont and COLORMATCH" said Dale Nunnery, founder and president of
Classic Cars Southeast, "such an association allows our staff to remain
on the cutting edge of any new updated techniques within our unique
industry".
One of
the most popular applications learned by these students was the
proper technique necessary to produce a marbleized candy fade
flame. Below, the "step-by-step" procedures are explained in
detail.
Students watch as Rick
demonstrates initial customizing procedures using "Sticky Mickey"
paper, a very flexible "masking" material that can easily be traced,
cut, sprayed and peeled. This initial procedure is one of the most
important stages of marbleized custom artwork for an automobile.
Dale and Rick demonstrate a
technique for custom painting using various everyday household
products. This particular procedure will aid in the distinct look of a
marbleized finish.
Rick reveals the completed
stage of marbleizing prior to application of DuPont hot candy paint.
Rick and Dale illustrate the
proper procedure of removing the "mask" from completed artwork that
would normally be affixed to a vehicle.
Dale reveals the finished
product, a marbleized candy fade. This procedure required at least
8 stages to accomplish.
The "art" of applying
flames to a vehicle is illustrated on this 1957 Chevrolet Bell Air.
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