Norman
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Apr 21, 2021 19:30:31 GMT
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Thanks Owen, I am trying to do a bit everyday if i can. Well today i started to the boot hinge panel to wheel tub strengthener. I did one side which worked out ok, the other side despite putting a lot of effort in isn’t looking so good. Sooo tomorrow it’s choppity choppity and start again! I also have a couple of BIG holes on the parcel shelf to fill where someone has made a couple of holes for speakers. Now I shouldn’t really talk about other folks work but this looks like it was cut out with a blunt drill but and an axe! I will just fit a flat piece in the speaker holes of slightly thicker metal to maintain some strength. Here is the picture of one side of the strengthener fitted and the speaker holes.    So that’s all for tonight, i am going to try and get something done tomorrow morning as the afternoon will be out as i am collecting my youngest grandson from school etc. Please feel free to comment etc, all the best, Norman |
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Apr 21, 2021 19:50:49 GMT
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Great progress, I have seen some rough speaker cut outs in the past but that takes the biscuit!
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Norman
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Apr 23, 2021 18:32:40 GMT
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fogey
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Hiya - hope all is ok ? Been waiting patiently for an update  |
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bought a load of them wee clamps my self , your cars coming on nicely keep it up ,very inspiring
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Norman
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Hi fogey, Yes everything is ok, I have lost my way a bit but will be back on it soon. I also took on some work related to the old daytime job but I may stop it as it’s taking up too much time. I am retired now and wonder how I had time to go to work. Hopefully have some updates soon, all the best, Norman
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Norman
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Jun 15, 2021 19:11:09 GMT
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Well here we are again after a five week break from the car. I started stripping some paint off in preparation for primer. I am going to do inside the boot area and part of the rear wings. I will mask up as i go and try to get as much primed this week as i can. This will be another steep learning curve as I haven’t sprayed anything for donkeys years. Here are a couple of pics of today’s work.    That’s all for now, please feel free to comment etc. I can tell my son i have posted something this week as he keeps looking. All the best, Norman |
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Jun 15, 2021 19:58:30 GMT
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some difference to when ye first started now the hard work and expensive work begins
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Norman
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Jun 15, 2021 20:31:36 GMT
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Hi Owen, Don’t say now the hard work starts, I thought I had done the hard stuff! I also hope it’s not going to be expensive either. I will be spraying this myself so hope to keep costs down.
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Jun 15, 2021 22:32:45 GMT
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What paint will you be using Norman?
Cellulose or 2 pack?
Any questions just ask.
PS, great to see an update again.
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Jun 15, 2021 22:49:49 GMT
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This thread is always a pleasure to see an update,
Your standards never fall which is inspirational,
Please keep the updates coming,
Nigel
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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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Hurray!.....an update...I've been looking forward to this. You've tackled some tricky tasks on this car so far....so I'm sure you'll be fine with a primer gun. Its amazing how putting a bit of primer on can transform the project. I managed to get some primer on the truck a few weeks ago and the sense of believing that you're actually getting somewhere is great!
Keep up the great work.....look forward to more updates.
Dan
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Opel Commodore A Coupe
Opel Rekord C Coupe
Opel Rekord C Saloon
Vauxhall Magnum Coupe V8 (Magnumania)
Mk1 Scirocco GLS
Mk1 Scirocco GLS (early chrome bumper)
Corrado G60
Mk1 Cortina 2 door Pre Airflow
Mk2 Escort 1300 2 Door
VW LT35 Tipper Truck
BMW 320D E91 Tourer
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Norman
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Hi guys, Thanks for the encouragement, Mark, I will probably use cellulose as it’s less dangerous. I did buy one of those six masks you linked previously. I haven’t decided on colours yet but it probably will be a two tone scheme. Mark, what’s the body filler that you use, I will need to get a big bucketful when i start the body ha ha. All the best, Norman
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I'd advise you start with epoxy primer, it's massively improved my paintwork, it sticks well, doesn't absorb water and isn't an isocyanate which all make it perfect for longer term DIY restorations without the use of a paint oven or full respiratory kit.
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Norman
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Jun 16, 2021 10:59:22 GMT
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Yes, I have some Lechler epoxy primer. I will see how that goes on with my lack of skills.
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Norman
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Jun 16, 2021 17:18:38 GMT
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Today I managed to get some primer on, it’s not perfect but looks ok. I stripped and cleaned the new spray gun, then i put some gun wash through it to play around with the settings. The boot seal edges had some rust pitting on them so these were treated with hydrate 80 and lightly rubbed back. I didn’t have any tack cloths (they are on order) so after a good clean with the vacuum cleaner i wiped the areas down with rags soaked with thinners. Time to bite the bullet and mix some primer, i only mixed a small amount while i played around with the gun settings. Now it was time to apply the primer, this went ok and i only have one run mark. This was due to me going over one area too much. I will put the car on its side to give me better access inside the boot. Here are a few pics of today’s work.    OK that’s it for today, don’t know if I will get back to it tomorrow as again I have other stuff on. Feel free to comment, offer advice etc, all the best, Norman |
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Jun 16, 2021 17:28:20 GMT
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That's looking great, always nice to get a coat of color on to make it look uniform.
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Jun 16, 2021 18:26:38 GMT
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Looking good Norman,
Really starting to come together now,
Nigel
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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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Jun 16, 2021 18:35:28 GMT
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bit of colour makes a big difference
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Jun 16, 2021 19:18:52 GMT
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So glad you are using the Lechlar Epoxy, its amazing stuff.
don't wipe panels down with thinners - buy some 'panel wipe' degreaser instead as it leaves no residue and flashes off really fast (and its kinder to your hands/body as well).
I like Upol Smooth 7 as it's easy to use and is designed for deeper filler work so has a high bond strength and is quite flexible.
The other new filler I'm using is Evercoat Rage Gold, this is super smooth and excellent for finer filler work. Be sure to use enough hardener with this as it clogs sandpaper really bad if not enough is used & can stay soft. If mixed properly it sands like a dream.
I'd advocate a little foray into 2 pack paints - especially if you are paiting outside as its light years ahead of cellulose and a dream to use.
Try looking up Lechlar green Ti primer/filler. Use this over your epoxy and it fills all the minor imperfections, just block it down before topcoat.
If you don't know the tip, then pour a couple of buckets of water on the floor before painting (make sure not to splash the car!!) this massively reduces dust & debris in the paintjob.
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