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Aug 16, 2015 16:32:06 GMT
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Not seen this build until now - mistake remedied & bookmarked It's nice to see something a bit different done with an unusual base, any plans yet for paint? Keeping it plain or race-rep stickers? I might have a similar (but Cabriolet) heading my way if/when mate decides to swap if for a newer motor. Your pics under the covers help give an idea of what to expect. Keep up the good work.
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Aug 16, 2015 22:19:06 GMT
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I've got a bit of an idea for the look of it. Its being painted September so will see how it goes lol. They are good cars and sound great. Bit heavy but hopefully I've lost quite a bit. Any Qs just ask.
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Aug 27, 2015 22:35:51 GMT
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Decided to get my bumper painted today, partly as a test and partly to see how paint goes on. So 3 coats of colour and 2 good coats of 1k lacquer later and it looks ok. Ready for flat and polish.
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Aug 27, 2015 23:09:36 GMT
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Aug 28, 2015 15:52:23 GMT
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lovin this build.
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Sept 2, 2015 13:08:53 GMT
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I decided to see what the finish would be like after flatting. I used a 2500 grit paper wet and buffed it up. Coat of polish and its lush. I'll wax it next year as its too soon now.
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Sept 2, 2015 15:22:15 GMT
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Looking superb chap! That bumper looks sublime! Excellent work on the paint finish!
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Sept 2, 2015 18:22:18 GMT
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Cheers mate. The finish is good. I've never painted before and had a hard time choosing paint and techniques etc but but decided to get Lechler epoxy primer Filler primer where needed Polyester base coat RFU 1k upol lacquer
Lots of people have said don't use the 1k lacquer but I think its great and works well for the home user.
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hamps
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Sept 2, 2015 21:27:41 GMT
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I love this build your work is cracking. Can I say one thing though? please use 2k clear coat, honestly you will regret using 1k later on. You can get non isocyanate 2k or just use regular, get a good 3m 2k mask and hire an extractor fan
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Sept 3, 2015 21:22:58 GMT
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Thanks for the advise its a bit late to change now lol. If i have problems later on ill sand back and have someone 2k clear it. Its a fun car and I really don't want to get into 2k. Any ideas if the original megane paint would have been 2k??
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hamps
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Sept 4, 2015 14:43:52 GMT
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Thanks for the advise its a bit late to change now lol. If i have problems later on ill sand back and have someone 2k clear it. Its a fun car and I really don't want to get into 2k. Any ideas if the original megane paint would have been 2k?? Yes it would have been, manufacturers don't use 1k clear as its just not durable and has zero UV protection. 1k is ok for a small localised quick repair. if it does dull off or crack up it will need a lot more than just sanding and shooting with 2k clear. It's your choice at end of the day I was just casting my advice, I wasn't having a dig or anything so please don't take it that way
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Sept 4, 2015 18:41:35 GMT
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Nah as I said always happy for advice. My brother in law had his xr2 quarter done 5 years ago in 1k clear and its still fine now. Will so what happens I guess.
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hamps
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Sept 4, 2015 19:09:13 GMT
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He was lucky then maybe he dry stores it and polishes it unconditionally lol You may be ok mate, like I said was just a suggestion based on my 20 years experience of painting, such a nice project deserves the best paint in my opinion.
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Sept 4, 2015 23:15:19 GMT
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Lol he does dry store yes. ? This is a weekend car anyway. Again cheers for the advise. I guess I will just have to be a guinea pig for 1k clear ha ha.
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Sept 4, 2015 23:17:24 GMT
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Also I looked at the non iso 2k and I seemed like a minefield of problems too. Do you have any exp in that??
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Wings and bonnet done Doors next. Bigger panels are deffo more stressful lol
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Sept 5, 2015 23:21:29 GMT
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Also I looked at the non iso 2k and I seemed like a minefield of problems too. Do you have any exp in that?? No never used it but knew it was out there
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Sept 5, 2015 23:36:51 GMT
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That's the one in using I believe.
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