ptdoityourself.net - PT Cruiser Wacky Walls Two-Stage Flame Paint Job

For this project, we worked with the client on a flame design and ultimately decided upon a Two-Stage Flame Paint Job.

Our client, Gary P, owns a 2001 PT Cruiser, and is a member of the PTDIY Club, which is where he learned about our design and paint services, here at Wacky Walls Inc.

There are many different ways to flame a PT. This is just one of them that we would like to share with your site visitors who may be interested in the process.

To introduce everyone at Wacky Walls, we have:

Mark, who is an artist, painter and designer.

Rose, our color expert, PR & promotional representative.

Gord, owner of C.G.S. Automotive and Refinishing, specializing in design, preparation, paint and metal fabrication, and his staff: Ray, Frank and Jason. And most of all, Cheri, Gord's wife.

Here's the actual step-by-step process once the design was decided upon.

Step # 1 - As we start on the PT, Gord removes all the parts in areas that are being painted, to ensure a factory look when the paint job is finished. After the parts are removed, the PT is wiped down with a grease remover before any sanding is done.

Step # 2 - Then Gord, goes over the areas that are to be painted with three grits of sand paper 500/800/1200. Adhesion is very important, so this is done carefully so that no spots are missed. The key to an awesome paint job is always in the preparation.

Step # 3 - After the preparation is complete the PT is masked, leaving the areas that are to be painted exposed. Now Mark prepares to start the layout on the first layer of flames.

Step # 4 - It is now six hours later, after masking the first set of flames. The color that Rose and the client selected, Lime Green Pearl, is applied to the PT. This will be the primary color of the flames.

Step # 5 - In this photo you can see that we extend the color under the hood, for a complete and professional look. Then it is ready to unmask, and in about 20 minutes we can start the next set of flames.

Step # 6 - The next day, Mark gets ready to layout the second set of flames. The second set of flames is labor intensive and will take 9 hours to mask out. With the second set, you must keep in mind the sequence of colors, and whether the colors are going over, or under each other.

Step # 7 - Once the masking is completed, we're ready for our next color. Rose has chosen a Green Gold Pearl, which is darker than the first color and toned differently. This will be our base color to the Lime Green Pearl flames.

Step # 8 - After all of the masking is removed, the PT is washed, cleaned and re-masked. Now, we get ready to apply the Clear Coats. Note - If Gary had wanted the flames to be pinstriped it would have been done before the Clear Coat is applied.

Step # 9 - After the Clear Coat has dried, then it's time to reassemble the PT, and clean it inside and out from bumper to bumper.

Step # 10 - We're just in time for a PT "Show and Shine," which is taking place in London, on Saturday. Gary arrived shortly from Toronto and said he would be more than pleased to take it to the show. What timing!

A follow-up email from Gary P - Just a little thank you, from me to you, for your web site. I found Wacky Walls through the PT DIY club, and the rest is history. Mark did an absolutely great flame job on my PT. He kept me up to date with progress reports and pictures, and completed the job on schedule.

If you have questions about our design work, the paint application process or body work in general, please visit the Wacky Walls affiliate help board in the PT DIY forum.

PT DIY club members receive a discount on services at Wacky Walls. For additional information about Wacky Walls, Inc. and their custom design and paint services please see this page or our PT DIY Club page.

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Step # 1 - As we start on the PT, Gord removes all the parts in areas that are being painted, to ensure a factory look when the paint job is finished. After the parts are removed, the PT is wiped down with a grease remover before any sanding is done.	Step # 2 - Then Gord, goes over the areas that are to be painted with three grits of sand paper 500/800/1200. Adhesion is very important, so this is done carefully so that no spots are missed. The key to an awesome paint job is always in the preparation.
Step # 3 - After the preparation is complete the PT is masked, leaving the areas that are to be painted exposed. Now Mark prepares to start the layout on the first layer of flames.	Step # 4 - It is now six hours later, after masking the first set of flames. The color that Rose and the client selected, Lime Green Pearl, is applied to the PT. This will be the primary color of the flames.
Step # 5 - In this photo you can see that we extend the color under the hood, for a complete and professional look. Then it is ready to unmask, and in about 20 minutes we can start the next set of flames.	Step # 6 - The next day, Mark gets ready to layout the second set of flames. The second set of flames is labor intensive and will take 9 hours to mask out. With the second set, you must keep in mind the sequence of colors, and whether the colors are going over, or under each other.
Step # 7 - Once the masking is completed, we're ready for our next color. Rose has chosen a Green Gold Pearl, which is darker than the first color and toned differently. This will be our base color to the Lime Green Pearl flames.	Step # 8 - After all of the masking is removed, the PT is washed, cleaned and re-masked. Now, we get ready to apply the Clear Coats. Note - If Gary had wanted the flames to be pinstriped it would have been done before the Clear Coat is applied.
Step # 9 - After the Clear Coat has dried, then it's time to reassemble the PT, and clean it inside and out from bumper to bumper.	Step # 10 - We're just in time for a PT "Show and Shine," which is taking place in London, on Saturday. Gary arrived shortly from Toronto and said he would be more than pleased to take it to the show. What timing!