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Jul 29, 2019 20:46:06 GMT
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Good man for posting up the progress shots regardless of good or bad. Also for staying calm in the situation! Keep at it, I'm sure you will crack it. Thank you! I'm figuring this out as I'm going plus if it helps someone avoid these mistakes then its worth cocking up
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Jul 29, 2019 19:39:05 GMT
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Jul 29, 2019 10:11:43 GMT
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looks like an interesting project! Also save your pear and apple wood as it's great for smoking stuff on the bbq
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Jim All be it that you have had a few problems you have done a very good job for painting a whole car in the space you have not many would have the balls to attempt it and of those that would I don't think they would achieve as good a job of it as you have. Well done. Thanks Pete that means a lot to me, I'll be honest that because we're renovating our home and life in general my car budget is tight so that's why I've gone DIY! I may get it tidied properly and clear coated after she's road legal and I've got some stone chips! /quote]Jim is that 30 psi with a gravity feed gun ? [/quote] That's right, I'll double check the pressure but I did turn it down - the gauge isn't easy to read on it Ok, then wind the tip adjuster in a bit on awkward areas to limit the amount of paint coming out, give you a lot more time to paint without 'pouring' it on. A good block back on the problem areas and respray those only before moving on to blocking down the whole car. Will do, I know that the drip rails caused me problems as I reduced the fan right down and it got a bit overwhelming Well done Jim for even attempting to paint it yourself. I wouldn't know where to start . A few runs that I'm sure you'll sort is nothing in the grand scheme of the job. Thanks Jonsey - mid way through the dust coat my hand started shaking because of nerves! I'm going to start working on the panels I reckon they'll need another coat afterwards but I think when I do this I'll break it down into front end, sills, roof, rear panels.
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Last Edit: Jul 29, 2019 9:06:01 GMT by jim
1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Jul 28, 2019 20:16:33 GMT
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oh dear! You need a bit more practice, lol. You either are too near when spraying or you are putting on far too much paint. What air pressure are you using and what gun? Aircap size & tip size. Do you have it set to a fan or closed down more to spot? I'm too close- the garage is barely wide enough to walk around the car and it tightens at the door. I'm using a 1.4mm tip with 30psi approx and medium fan
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Jul 28, 2019 19:48:11 GMT
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Thanks Jim - How's the paint flowing at your end Good Thanks I started masking the apertures etc this morning as I'm aiming to spray the body on Saturday. My door skin is being delivered today too which is great!
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Looking great Chris!
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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I've just caught up on this, it's impressive work. You shouldn't be so hard on yourself.
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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It looks amazing! I can't believe it's the same car to be honest!
As for the broken knob (hahahahahahahaha!) try filling it with epoxy resin as it'll fill the cracks and it can be drilled and tapped - there's loads of videos of people doing stuff with it on youtube.
I'm looking forward to seeing the fast next week
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Thank you for that advice Chris, I'll get the bits together.
I owe you some beer for all your help!
Black pop- I'll bear that in mind as I'll no doubt get some more runs!
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Last Edit: Jul 18, 2019 6:41:53 GMT by jim
1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Jul 17, 2019 14:23:00 GMT
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Jim - Known in the trade has 'Blowing in' - let me know what paint you are using - single or 2 pack and I can advise on the best way to do it - Chris Cool, I'm painting with 2pack
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Jul 16, 2019 18:39:05 GMT
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Jul 15, 2019 18:17:54 GMT
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The interior looks great, good find on the shelf too!
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Jul 15, 2019 18:02:59 GMT
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Awesome! This looks a great spooly boy build!
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Very Nice Jim looking good. Thanks gents, I'll hopefully have some more bufty panels.
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Jul 12, 2019 17:43:33 GMT
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Thanks jonsey
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Jul 12, 2019 17:08:51 GMT
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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It's a brave move but not only does it make a lot of sense but it looks well executed
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Jun 29, 2019 18:19:03 GMT
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Nic job. Well apart from the garage floor! Thanks jonsey - theres a large blue paint stain on there too from decades ago do I feel like I'm adding to the legacy!
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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