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1977 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL

sleag40 Part of things I've no longer space for any more! Posts: 880	1977 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL sleag40 @sleag40
	May 10, 2016 18:52:25 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	This is the reason all the exterior paint has to come off - Most of the roof, boot lid and the top half of the door skins had blistered. The roof is definitely the worst affected panel - the doors and boot lid didn't show much blistering, but there was lots of little rust spots under the paint that hadn't yet made it to the surface. If the doors, boot lid etc. had been painted without stripping right back first, it would have blistered through the new paint soon enough.
	Last Edit: Feb 18, 2020 7:30:52 GMT by sleag40 1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1973 Renault 15TS 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150

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VW Posted hell of a lot Posts: 6,000	1977 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL VW @vw
	May 10, 2016 19:36:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	What causes that?


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shielsy68 Posted a lot Posts: 3,348	1977 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL shielsy68 @shielsy68
	May 10, 2016 21:21:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	moisture


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VW Posted hell of a lot Posts: 6,000	1977 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL VW @vw
	May 11, 2016 7:31:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Err, yeah, but trapped underneath from when it was painted or has the paint gone porus over time?


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sleag40 Part of things I've no longer space for any more! Posts: 880	1977 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL sleag40 @sleag40
	May 11, 2016 9:25:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I'm guessing that as it's only the upwards facing parts of the car that are affected, UV damage may have made the paint go porous? I've seen a few of these early cavs go the same way - that metallic green one on here springs to mind.
	Last Edit: May 11, 2016 9:26:43 GMT by sleag40 1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1973 Renault 15TS 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150

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cavboy80 Part of things Posts: 374	1977 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL cavboy80 @cavboy80
	May 11, 2016 18:05:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I'm surprised the painters allowed the wings go with the faults. I's never do that, though i'd be careful not to polish away the paint. That aside it's looking very nice indeed.
	1980 Vauxhall Cavalier MK1 1970 Mobyleete 40T custom 1978 Mobylette 50V 1965 Moulton Standard 1979 Raleigh Grifter custom 1980 Raleigh Grifter 1982 Raleigh Grifter BMX custom 1982 Raleigh Bomber 1987 Strida

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sleag40 Part of things I've no longer space for any more! Posts: 880	1977 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL sleag40 @sleag40
	May 13, 2016 19:33:14 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	May 11, 2016 18:05:19 GMT cavboy80 said: I'm surprised the painters allowed the wings go with the faults. I's never do that, though i'd be careful not to polish away the paint. That aside it's looking very nice indeed. It turns out that he knew about it, but needed my panels out of the way, so they were put in my unit. Wednesday saw everything covered in plastic sheeting to prepare for the dust storm ahead - Thursday I stripped the scuttle panel back - Today was mostly about getting half of the roof back to the metal - stripping the top coat off with paint stripper first means that I don't put as much heat into it, so there is a lot less chance of warpage - I'll probably be at this most of the weekend.
	Last Edit: Feb 18, 2020 7:33:16 GMT by sleag40 1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1973 Renault 15TS 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150

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sleag40 Part of things I've no longer space for any more! Posts: 880	1977 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL sleag40 @sleag40
	May 14, 2016 18:27:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The rest of the roof, as well as the nearside door apertures were stripped today. It's a properly unpleasant job, but I don't care - the end of paint removal is not far off now!
	Last Edit: Feb 18, 2020 7:34:22 GMT by sleag40 1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1973 Renault 15TS 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150

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VW Posted hell of a lot Posts: 6,000	1977 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL VW @vw
	May 14, 2016 19:10:06 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Cool beans Painted by end of next week?


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sleag40 Part of things I've no longer space for any more! Posts: 880	1977 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL sleag40 @sleag40
	May 14, 2016 20:45:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	May 14, 2016 19:10:06 GMT VW said: Painted by end of next week? I wish! The bonnet and boot lid are not done yet - hopefully it'll be getting some paint in the next couple of weeks, but I'm at the mercy of the paint blokes.
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sleag40 Part of things I've no longer space for any more! Posts: 880	1977 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL sleag40 @sleag40
	May 16, 2016 18:58:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Got a bit more off today -
	Last Edit: Feb 18, 2020 7:35:14 GMT by sleag40 1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1973 Renault 15TS 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150

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sleag40 Part of things I've no longer space for any more! Posts: 880	1977 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL sleag40 @sleag40
	May 18, 2016 18:52:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nearly all off now - just the n/s rear quarter and rear scuttle left - Should be done by the weekend, then it'll get a good sanding with 80 grit paper and be ready for paint. (At the mercy of the paint blokes for the last bit!)
	Last Edit: Feb 18, 2020 7:36:47 GMT by sleag40 1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1973 Renault 15TS 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150

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cavboy80 Part of things Posts: 374	1977 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL cavboy80 @cavboy80
	May 18, 2016 19:36:21 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top

	1980 Vauxhall Cavalier MK1 1970 Mobyleete 40T custom 1978 Mobylette 50V 1965 Moulton Standard 1979 Raleigh Grifter custom 1980 Raleigh Grifter 1982 Raleigh Grifter BMX custom 1982 Raleigh Bomber 1987 Strida

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sleag40 Part of things I've no longer space for any more! Posts: 880	1977 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL sleag40 @sleag40
	May 19, 2016 19:27:21 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	A couple of hours this afternoon saw the nearside rear quarter paint free - A short stint on the rear scuttle tomorrow, and the noisy stuff is over!
	Last Edit: Feb 18, 2020 7:37:57 GMT by sleag40 1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1973 Renault 15TS 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150

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sleag40 Part of things I've no longer space for any more! Posts: 880	1977 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL sleag40 @sleag40
	May 21, 2016 19:36:43 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Been at it with the 80 grit today - door apertures, a-pillars and front scuttle done so far. I think I'm gonna need an orbital sander for the roof due to the rust pitting, I don't think my hands are up to the job!
	Last Edit: Feb 18, 2020 7:39:05 GMT by sleag40 1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1973 Renault 15TS 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150

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sleag40 Part of things I've no longer space for any more! Posts: 880	1977 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL sleag40 @sleag40
	May 22, 2016 15:42:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Comparison of the new paint colour with the original non oxidised paint from under the rear window seal. It looks pretty close, but it's very different to that which has just been removed! Got some more sanding done earlier - just the roof left to do. Fingers crossed so hopefully the paint blokes will be ready for it before it all goes rusty. Don't really want to sand it again!
	Last Edit: Feb 18, 2020 7:41:19 GMT by sleag40 1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1973 Renault 15TS 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150

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VW Posted hell of a lot Posts: 6,000	1977 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL VW @vw
	May 22, 2016 15:50:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	New paint looks a little bluer? Current paints always seem a bit brighter, like they find it hard to recreate that slight edge of drearyness the old 70's shades have. Hope it doesnt end up looking too modern.


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fr€$h&m1nt¥ Posted hell of a lot Posts: 6,598 Club RR Member Number: 99	1977 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL fr€$h&m1nt¥ @freshandminty Club Retro Rides Member 99
	May 22, 2016 19:08:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I do like seeing a car in bare metal The paint match looks good to me and as you say that's an area that hasn't aged so would have looked like that all over back in the days of beards and flares.
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sleag40 Part of things I've no longer space for any more! Posts: 880	1977 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL sleag40 @sleag40
	May 27, 2016 7:48:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The angle the petrol flap was held at probably didn't help the comparison - a piece of masking tape with paint on it compares more favourably. Pictured here with and without flash next to the original paint under a rear door seal. Just waiting for the shell to be painted now.
	Last Edit: Feb 18, 2020 7:43:28 GMT by sleag40 1994 Volkswagen Polo G40 1992 Volkswagen Polo G40 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL 1973 Renault 15TS 1967 Lambretta SX200 1966 Lambretta TV200 1964 Lambretta LI150

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stealthstylz Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 14,960 Club RR Member Number: 174	1977 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL stealthstylz @stealthstylz Club Retro Rides Member 174
	May 27, 2016 9:05:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That's the straightest Cavalier i've ever seen.


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