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Nov 22, 2017 16:38:15 GMT
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I used hydrate 80 on the underside of my manta. Biggest problem is, it will come off in the wet. So if the top coat gets compromised it'll start to rust. I now need to redo parts of the underside of my car. Should not be a problem with the paint system / rust protection systems that I use - it has already had couple of good coats of a zinc rich primer on the chassis & drive train, over this 3 coats of a durable 2 pack gloss black finish will be applied - the front wings and inner rear wheel arches will have Dinitrol 4941 underbody wax applied to them and further to this any cavities / vulnerable areas on the chassis / drivetrain / underbody will be protected with a Dinitrol Cavity Wax - which will give some significant life to the work that has been undertaken. |
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Last Edit: Nov 22, 2017 23:12:33 GMT by Deleted
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Nov 22, 2017 22:25:17 GMT
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Last Edit: Nov 22, 2017 22:29:28 GMT by Deleted
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Nov 23, 2017 19:05:10 GMT
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this is really taking shape. nice to see the project going back together here and there....
JP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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Nov 23, 2017 19:40:45 GMT
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Interesting to read about the 5 degree cut off for curing - I did not know that.
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Nov 23, 2017 22:35:34 GMT
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Can I ask what make the "red lead" is that you use as an undercoat / primer ??
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BMW E39 525i Sport
BMW E46 320d Sport Touring (now sold on.)
BMW E30 325 Touring (now sold on.)
BMW E30 320 Cabriolet (Project car - currently for sale.)
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Nov 23, 2017 22:43:17 GMT
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The new drop links for the shock absorbers turned up today - so set to and got these fitted     The old ones proved stubborn and in hindsight I ought to have removed them before painting the chassis - the new drop links will be painted in when I do the next set of panels / parts in black Also fitted the new brake rod dust boots that fit the rear of the brake cylinders on the back plates  Replacing what was left of these  Fitted the spare wheel carrier now that it's painted  Then masked the painted areas up to protect them whilst the prep work on the bodywork of the van is progressed   Then commenced with the DA to de-nib the panels ready for profiling works to proceed tomorrow  |
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Nov 23, 2017 22:58:16 GMT
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Can I ask what make the "red lead" is that you use as an undercoat / primer ?? Certainly - 'Bonda Rust Primer' It's a high zinc content product, covers well / high build, solvent based so can be either easily sprayed or brushed - should you not be able to find it locally it's available on E Bay etc - Mine is supplied by my local automotive paint factors and is about £15 per litre |
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Nov 23, 2017 23:05:13 GMT
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Interesting to read about the 5 degree cut off for curing - I did not know that. Something to do with the way that the molecular structure works with the catalyst / hardener and once under 5 degrees it fails to happen - apologies for the layman explanation but that is exactly how the paint rep at Lechler explained it to me without getting over technical. |
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Nov 23, 2017 23:52:13 GMT
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Yes makes sense and I did read the data sheets many years ago! They listed min/max temp but did not explain it fails to cure.
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Can I ask what make the "red lead" is that you use as an undercoat / primer ?? Certainly - 'Bonda Rust Primer' It's a high zinc content product, covers well / high build, solvent based so can be either easily sprayed or brushed - should you not be able to find it locally it's available on E Bay etc - Mine is supplied by my local automotive paint factors and is about £15 per litre Many thanks |
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BMW E39 525i Sport
BMW E46 320d Sport Touring (now sold on.)
BMW E30 325 Touring (now sold on.)
BMW E30 320 Cabriolet (Project car - currently for sale.)
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Frankenhealey
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And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider's name was Death
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Nov 24, 2017 12:06:22 GMT
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Ayup Grumpy. Ah reckon thas doin eur chuffin' gran' job on dis car. Keep up t' gran' fettle 'n gi' wee mooar pictures 'n updates.
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Tales of the Volcano Lair hereFrankenBug - Vulcan Power hereThe Frankenhealey here |
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Nov 24, 2017 13:58:59 GMT
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Ayup Grumpy. Ah reckon thas doin eur chuffin' gran' job on dis car. Keep up t' gran' fettle 'n gi' wee mooar pictures 'n updates. Reet tha arr PS wer don't' yus word 'Wee' int shire - tats long's 't' kilt donning lot tup nawth ent reet tup 't' yon ginal tit is |
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Frankenhealey
Club Retro Rides Member
And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider's name was Death
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Club RR Member Number: 15
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Nov 24, 2017 14:10:17 GMT
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Ayup Grumpy. Ah reckon thas doin eur chuffin' gran' job on dis car. Keep up t' gran' fettle 'n gi' wee mooar pictures 'n updates. Reet tha arr PS wer don't' yus word 'Wee' int shire - tats long's 't' kilt donning lot tup nawth ent reet tup 't' yon ginal tit is Goddam Google Translate!  |
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Tales of the Volcano Lair hereFrankenBug - Vulcan Power hereThe Frankenhealey here |
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Nov 24, 2017 17:45:30 GMT
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Reet tha arr PS wer don't' yus word 'Wee' int shire - tats long's 't' kilt donning lot tup nawth ent reet tup 't' yon ginal tit is Goddam Google Translate! Translated One does not make use of the word 'Wee' in Gods own county has it is not a subject of the native language, 'Wee' belongs to the language of the gentlemen in the far North of the country whom wear skirts kilts has part of their attire, right up their passage it is. |
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Nov 24, 2017 22:23:38 GMT
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Onwards a little more  Had to plug the holes in the ash frame that retain the nearside upper panel screws - could have used larger screws but then you have a dtfferent size from the screws on the rest of the van - soon cured with dab of wood glue and a small ash plug forced in and then later trimmed back - I will re-drive the screws once the glue has set  Then started to apply the first skim of a high quality polyester filler   Profiled back and second skim applied  |
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Last Edit: Nov 24, 2017 22:24:10 GMT by Deleted
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Nov 27, 2017 21:04:25 GMT
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Profiling continues  Bulkhead & windscreen aperture are nearly there - just a skim of glaze in the morning and a sand back once cured - smaller complex / compound curvature panels always take much longer to profile than the larger flatter areas / panels which you can largely machine sand then hand finish - the bulkhead & windscreen aperture have had to be done all by hand work.  Nearside rear panels are also well underway  |
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Nov 27, 2017 21:24:31 GMT
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In the last picture at the bottom in front of the arch there looks to be a tube is that the fuel filler?
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Nov 27, 2017 21:55:34 GMT
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In the last picture at the bottom in front of the arch there looks to be a tube is that the fuel filler? It is indeed - the tank sits immediately behind the panel - interestingly part of the tank is underslung under the passenger seat and the floor is a sheet of 10mm plywood ! |
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Nov 27, 2017 22:19:03 GMT
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Wow ok that's interesting remind me of a Willis Jeep the fuel tank is under the drivers seat.
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Nov 28, 2017 21:39:52 GMT
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Bit more done - the windscreen aperture & bulkhead profiles are still being progressed Meanwhile I redrilled the nearside rear upper panels where I had plugged the over large screw holes then drove fresh slot headed screws to retain the panel to the ash frame  Nearside rear wing is just about there just needs the final glaze knocking back in the morning   |
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Last Edit: Nov 28, 2017 21:45:14 GMT by Deleted
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