Tech & How-To
Phase II – The Quaker State Six Eight Impala
With the paint on the Quaker State Six Eight Impala done it’s time to get it put together and ready to be unveiled at the annual SEMA Show.
Year 1968
Tech & How-To
Phase I: The Quaker State Six Eight
We started off with an Impala with a laser-sharp body and called in the experts over at PPG who gave us full reign with their world-class products.
Features
Quaker State x LRM ’68 Impala Pt. 10 – Final Assembly
With all the paint work done all that’s left now is to put all the pieces together.
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Quaker State x LRM ’68 Impala Pt. 9 – Buffing, Polishing, & Final Finish
Lux Detail gives the QS x LRM ’68 Impala the shine and luster it deserves with a good polishing and buffing.
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Quaker State x LRM ’68 Impala Pt. 8 – Color Sanding
With all the patterns, pinstriping, and leafing all wrapped up, and the 15 coats of clear finish, it’s time get some wet sanding going.
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Quaker State x LRM ’68 Impala Pt. 7 – Gold Leafing
Pete “Hot Dog” Finlan adds some flair to the Quaker State x LRM ’68 Impala by laying down some gold-leafing.
Rides
1968 Chevrolet Impala Convertible – The Heavy W8
An Impala that truly carries the weight of its name and serves as inspiration for the next generation of Lowriders
Features
Quaker State x LRM ’68 Impala Pt. 3 – Getting Out Of Paint Jail
Anybody who has ever built a custom car with a Lowrider-style paintjob is all too familiar with paint jail
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Quaker State x LRM ’68 Impala Pt. 2 – Laying Down The First Layers
With the lines taped off it’s time for Paul Stoll and Louie from Louie’s Customs to work their magic and start laying down the paint.
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Quaker State x LOWRIDER Magazine ’68 Impala Pt. 1 – Taping the Lines
PPG gets the Impala ready for its custom paintjob by measuring and taping off the lines and patterns.
