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« Reply #75 on: September 18, 2011, 06:38:32 PM » |
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I'm very impressed Chris - you are doing brilliantly with this. When is the big day when you paint it? Makes you realise that £300 per panel is not ridiculous after all. I shall be following this with great interest -
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« Reply #76 on: September 18, 2011, 07:17:54 PM » |
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I'm very impressed Chris - you are doing brilliantly with this. When is the big day when you paint it? Makes you realise that £300 per panel is not ridiculous after all. I shall be following this with great interest -
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« Reply #77 on: October 03, 2011, 06:00:18 PM » |
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Big day tomorrow, paint is going on  hope it goes ok and I don't find it on workshop floor weds morning  |
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« Reply #78 on: October 04, 2011, 01:31:00 PM » |
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Looking forward to seeing how you get on - good luck
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« Reply #79 on: October 04, 2011, 02:50:27 PM » |
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What colour Chris ? good luck . I'd do mine if people would stop keying it and denting it  |
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If the above post contains spelling mistakes / grammatical errors / poor use of the quote function / a very weak retort, or is generally shyte; it's because I'm feked on a cocktail of drugs,homebrew and carb cleaner.sorry
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« Reply #80 on: October 04, 2011, 09:58:06 PM » |
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« Reply #81 on: October 04, 2011, 10:26:45 PM » |
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After 10 years........she's back on the road!!!
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« Reply #82 on: October 05, 2011, 11:28:52 AM » |
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Wow - brilliant work Chris. I can see why you are delighted - that looks outstanding
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« Reply #83 on: October 05, 2011, 05:49:16 PM » |
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Wow - brilliant work Chris. I can see why you are delighted - that looks outstanding
Well happy with it Matt but got some horrendous runs on both sides, they mat flat out will have to wait and see, worse case I may have to repaint both sides which isn't the end of the world  |
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« Reply #84 on: October 05, 2011, 06:58:37 PM » |
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Colour is for the win, total class. Great work.
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« Reply #85 on: October 05, 2011, 06:58:54 PM » |
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I got a couple on the diplomat but if you are careful, they can be flatted out. I used a rubber block and 600 grit to remove the worst and then once flat, 1200 to smooth out then G3. How many coats did you use?
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« Reply #86 on: October 05, 2011, 11:36:08 PM » |
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Awesome job! Looks great.
The runs should come out ok. I used a foam block and 1200 paper i think and they eventually came out, spose it will just take longer depending on how big they are.
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« Reply #87 on: October 07, 2011, 07:26:00 PM » |
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I got a couple on the diplomat but if you are careful, they can be flatted out. I used a rubber block and 600 grit to remove the worst and then once flat, 1200 to smooth out then G3. How many coats did you use?
Started with 800 on the bonnet and drivers side front wing and went through them both  Used only 1200 down both sides and most have gone although I can see them if I look really hard, but decided it's better like that than rub through Put a good 3 coats on it Turned out the spray gun wasn't set up right which is why I got so many runs |
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« Reply #88 on: October 08, 2011, 01:01:47 AM » |
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I hate it when you go through! But youll get it sorted in the end. and I know what you mean about the gun, i used loads of thinners trying to get the gun working properly and it was a constant battle to stop the paint drying up in the gun.
The car looks ace by the way can't wait to see some proper pics of it in a nice setting...
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« Reply #89 on: October 08, 2011, 12:56:38 PM » |
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Thanks for your support guys, makes it easier to carry on Will get some good pics when it's back together |
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« Reply #90 on: October 09, 2011, 08:16:59 AM » |
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On American Hotrod (sky) they always use about 5 coats of clear and sand with a DA sander. I can never be sure of how uniformly I've painted the panels and presumably if it has run, paint has been taken from the nearby area. I think the other issue is that it seems the best effect is to spray a little dry and then it flows over a few minutes but even then, temperature plays a huge role in paint viscocity; the same method one day will be a disaster the next. I think paint shops typically use 2 coats and then don't polish as dust is no issue.
You make we want to start work on the Viceroy again!
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« Reply #91 on: October 09, 2011, 08:57:39 AM » |
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The runs are in the laquer Matt not in the colour |
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« Reply #92 on: October 12, 2011, 06:10:52 PM » |
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Looking really good now started refitting the back end, well pleased with it going to repaint wing and door tomorrow Had a result today, needed some clips for door trims and sill covers and thought no chance from dealers but surprise, door trim clips- I need 7, only available in packs of 10 and 1 pack available. nice one sill clips, packs of 20, I need 15, only 1 pack available so ordered both |
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« Reply #93 on: October 13, 2011, 07:39:07 PM » |
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Went really well tonight paint and laquer went on a treat no runs wahoo Had it outside in the sun today and wow got a real goldy/green sparkle to it |
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« Reply #94 on: October 13, 2011, 07:51:13 PM » |
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Looking forward to seeing the next pictures!
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« Reply #95 on: October 13, 2011, 08:10:51 PM » |
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Maybe get some at weekend if I can finish it tomorrow |
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« Reply #96 on: October 13, 2011, 08:49:51 PM » |
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« Reply #97 on: October 13, 2011, 09:10:31 PM » |
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After 10 years........she's back on the road!!!
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« Reply #98 on: October 14, 2011, 12:17:01 AM » |
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Magnificent!
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« Reply #99 on: October 19, 2011, 11:09:19 PM » |
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How are you getting on with refixing the trim?
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