TC-DNB Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Yeeeeah boy. She's coming along now. I like a lot. Really starting to like older motors now (I think the lads at work are to blame/thank with all their westminsters/Cambridges etc) lol Going to look great when it's finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 Yeeeeah boy. She's coming along now. I like a lot. Really starting to like older motors now (I think the lads at work are to blame/thank with all their westminsters/Cambridges etc) lol Going to look great when it's finishedCorr! Brilliant! Everyones gotta love a classic, i'd like to see modern cars last 35 years Well i dunno about that but i'll do my best. I can already see that my lack of filler skills has let it down, luckily i'm not really into concours bodywork, i'd rather have the goods under the hood, although i've really enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I've finished flatting the roof and a rear wing. So i sat back to have a look at it and noticed my rear drum is gold? When i first had the drums off i hammerited them smooth silver, so why is it gold? I'm baffled Is it solid gold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 I've finished flatting the roof and a rear wing. So i sat back to have a look at it and noticed my rear drum is gold? When i first had the drums off i hammerited them smooth silver, so why is it gold? I'm baffled Is it solid gold?Haha, i wish. I don't understand though? It's only that drum, not a lick of gold paint has been near it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Been a while since i updated so, here you go. http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae68/Ahmotorsport/P240811_1941_01.jpgflattedhttp://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae68/Ahmotorsport/P240811_1941.jpgflattedhttp://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae68/Ahmotorsport/P250811_1507.jpgflattedhttp://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae68/Ahmotorsport/P260811_1346.jpg1st coathttp://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae68/Ahmotorsport/P260811_1353.jpg2nd coathttp://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae68/Ahmotorsport/P260811_1409.jpg3rd coathttp://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae68/Ahmotorsport/P050911_1736.jpg1st coathttp://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae68/Ahmotorsport/P050911_1750.jpg2nd coathttp://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae68/Ahmotorsport/P050911_1808.jpg3rd coat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyb0127 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Looking good so far mate, should be proud of yourself thats alot of time and effort you have put into this, but the best part will be when its finished and you can stand back admire it and go i did that well done mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Looking good so far mate, should be proud of yourself thats alot of time and effort you have put into this, but the best part will be when its finished and you can stand back admire it and go i did that well done mate Thanks pal, the car will look better i think, fair amount of orange peel in the hood. Haha i honestly can't wait. I'd do the car now if i had enough hardener I was jumping on hot coals in between coats couldn't wait to get back in and spray Thats just it, it's weird, i'd rather have a not so good paint job/body work and say i did it rather than an immaculate paint job and say someone else did it, strange that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyb0127 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Looking good so far mate, should be proud of yourself thats alot of time and effort you have put into this, but the best part will be when its finished and you can stand back admire it and go i did that well done mate Thanks pal, the car will look better i think, fair amount of orange peel in the hood. Haha i honestly can't wait. I'd do the car now if i had enough hardener I was jumping on hot coals in between coats couldn't wait to get back in and spray Thats just it, it's weird, i'd rather have a not so good paint job/body work and say i did it rather than an immaculate paint job and say someone else did it, strange that?That will be the adrenaline/excitement about spraying mate and eager to get the next coat of paint on lol i kniw that feeling from years back when i started painting all those years ago lol. Orange peel can be easily rectified with flatting and polishing ie wet flat paint with P2000 then P3000 then use an electric polisher and compound back up again. Or another way bit more long winded but involves flatting yiur new paint untill orange peel is removed being carefull not to go through on any edges, then spray as panels as you did before. Doesnt matter what it looks like mate all that matters is your happy with the end result and sur you have enjoyed doin it bet you will itchin for another project once this ones done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Nice to see some colour on it :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Looking good so far mate, should be proud of yourself thats alot of time and effort you have put into this, but the best part will be when its finished and you can stand back admire it and go i did that well done mate Thanks pal, the car will look better i think, fair amount of orange peel in the hood. Haha i honestly can't wait. I'd do the car now if i had enough hardener I was jumping on hot coals in between coats couldn't wait to get back in and spray Thats just it, it's weird, i'd rather have a not so good paint job/body work and say i did it rather than an immaculate paint job and say someone else did it, strange that?That will be the adrenaline/excitement about spraying mate and eager to get the next coat of paint on lol i kniw that feeling from years back when i started painting all those years ago lol. Orange peel can be easily rectified with flatting and polishing ie wet flat paint with P2000 then P3000 then use an electric polisher and compound back up again. Or another way bit more long winded but involves flatting yiur new paint untill orange peel is removed being carefull not to go through on any edges, then spray as panels as you did before. Doesnt matter what it looks like mate all that matters is your happy with the end result and sur you have enjoyed doin it bet you will itchin for another project once this ones done I'll have to get some p2000 and p3000 then. Any particular polish you'd recommend? Too right Nice to see some colour on it :-)Indeed it is Shame it's the wrong colour xD Too dark me thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyb0127 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 We use the 3M system at work which is probably one of the best ones ive used in a long while. Have you got an electric polisher mate or know some one that has, only asking mate because due to oerks of the job lol ive got a few 3m polishing foams that your more than welcome to and im.sure ive got some 3M fast cut plus & fine compound leave it with me mate i'll let u know..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 We use the 3M system at work which is probably one of the best ones ive used in a long while. Have you got an electric polisher mate or know some one that has, only asking mate because due to oerks of the job lol ive got a few 3m polishing foams that your more than welcome to and im.sure ive got some 3M fast cut plus & fine compound leave it with me mate i'll let u know.....That sounds brill mate. Don't think i know anyone with one, no. Does colour dry as quick as primer? Can i wet sand the bonnet tomorrow?Cheers mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyb0127 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 We use the 3M system at work which is probably one of the best ones ive used in a long while. Have you got an electric polisher mate or know some one that has, only asking mate because due to oerks of the job lol ive got a few 3m polishing foams that your more than welcome to and im.sure ive got some 3M fast cut plus & fine compound leave it with me mate i'll let u know.....That sounds brill mate. Don't think i know anyone with one, no. Does colour dry as quick as primer? Can i wet sand the bonnet tomorrow?Cheers mate.No probs matey i'll have a look and pm you what ive got. As your air drying it mate id leave it for as long as possible at least a week, let the paint fully cure and harden properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 We use the 3M system at work which is probably one of the best ones ive used in a long while. Have you got an electric polisher mate or know some one that has, only asking mate because due to oerks of the job lol ive got a few 3m polishing foams that your more than welcome to and im.sure ive got some 3M fast cut plus & fine compound leave it with me mate i'll let u know.....That sounds brill mate. Don't think i know anyone with one, no. Does colour dry as quick as primer? Can i wet sand the bonnet tomorrow?Cheers mate.No probs matey i'll have a look and pm you what ive got. As your air drying it mate id leave it for as long as possible at least a week, let the paint fully cure and harden properly. Really appreciate this mate and all your help. Not a problem, have to get some more hardener when i'm not poor too. Found that one of the tins i had already hardened in the tin with a layer of liquid on top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan99940 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 looks rubbish NAAAAAAAAT Coleman has electric polisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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