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[Ice]

Tangerine

[sibhs]

After another coat of epotec and giving it a rub I found another soft dent. (The hardest to see).
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Seam sealed the doors.  ImageUploadedByTapatalk1388399475.125523.jpg   58K   25 downloads
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I've high filled boot lid and bonnet, hope to do the body tomorrow.
Marty

[sibhs]

Had to remask boot for Adelaide. What a pain in the arse. My tip- paint boot last.  ImageUploadedByTapatalk1388472345.011693.jpg   72.02K   26 downloads
Got the first round of hi-fill on all except doors.
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Marty

Edited by sibhs, 31 December 2013 - 04:53 PM.

[sibhs]

Hi Woosha, I like the spot welds etc. trying to keep as much of them visible, they are a feature.
Started to cut in the lines on the sides. This involved penciling in the line then using the speed file to get it right. To do the curved section above the rear arch I used a piece of conduit to draw the curve.
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Then I used this stuff as a guide coat. Easy to use, no waiting to dry and doesn't clog the paper.
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Cross hatch away from line to achieve this result.

Just found out about these sanding blocks, they use the round Velcro paper and work really well.
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So that was all day sanding hi fill. Still got doors and bonnet to do then another coat.
Marty

Edited by sibhs, 01 January 2014 - 10:39 PM.

[Potta]

I'm not 100% sure what you're doing mate but it looks like progress.

 

I'm getting pretty excited for you now.

[sibhs]

Hi Craig, most threads go straight from the panel work to paint cause this stage is boring.
Be patient and it will happen.
Marty.

[Potta]

Not trying to rush you mate, just trying to help keep you going. :-)

[liswar2]

You are doing a great job there Marty ,

at this rate you will be joining in on club runs before we get our Cyan girl on the road ,

love the blog , keep it coming,

Warren

[sibhs]

Hi Waz, You'd better get a move on then, I hope to be driving it this year.

 

It's a balancing act getting the last drop out.

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Second coat of Hi-fill complete. I can now see the benefit of multiple coats with sanding in between, every coat just looks better and better.

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One of my favourite parts, rubbing the knobby nose, so sexy.

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Unmasked.

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Started Hi-filling some of the extra bits.

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This is the last time I use 2 pack on the body, I will now be using Acrylic starting with a primer, white paint then the colour.  So still plenty of rubbing to do.

 

Marty

Edited by sibhs, 03 January 2014 - 05:39 PM.

[stevemc32]

Thanks for showing the boring parts Marty, it's good to see how much work actually goes into it.

 

Looking good.

[sibhs]

Burning the midnight oil, nah.... It was only 7.30. Had enough for the day and going to wash all this dust off.
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Things will slow down again now. Back at work Monday. :-(
Marty

[Ice]

Remember the first place im gunna rub my hands on

And no not there

[sibhs]

I've been on my back rubbing for you. My lips are smooth.

[Ice]

I've been on my back rubbing for you. My lips are smooth.

Your a sick man that dust is getting to you lol

[sibhs]

Hi Mark, Thanks.

Thought you'd deserted the forum.  Hoping you can crank your build thread up again soon.

 

Cheers

Marty

[gad05]

Great work Marty.
Keep those boring bits coming,I love seeing that stuff.
Cheers Graham.

[N/A-PWR]

Great Job Marty,

There is a lot more involved in a paint job to get it right, then I thought.

Now I know why paint jobs are so expensive. Dave I

[sibhs]

Thanks Graham and Dave, boring stuff it is.
I was just rubbing down the roof and found another "soft dent'. Two steps forward and one step back. Can't believe I didn't notice it on the other rub downs.  ImageUploadedByTapatalk1388926716.950441.jpg   34.44K   34 downloads

Here are the grades of paper I've been using.
1st coat of hifill is guide coated rubbed back with 120 then 180.
2nd coat of hifill. 320 then guide coat and 320 then 800
Marty

Edited by sibhs, 05 January 2014 - 11:06 PM.

[Potta]

Nearly there mate, perfection takes time though.

 

Do you have a completion date in mind or just taking it a day at a time?

 

I wish I could find the motivation you seem to have, whenever I get in the mood something comes along that stuffs me up.

[frash da bucket]

Hi Marty,

 

Happy new year to you,im glad you like the photo's,if you need any more....

You car is looking good and straight too,you will come across the odd dent,

don't rush rome wasn't bulit in a day....

 

Regards John.

[sibhs]

Hi Craig and John, the only deadline is to have it painted before winter. I feel I will get a much better result if I don't rush. If it's not right, fix it before moving on.
I've painted the boot spring rods and bottom of hinges. Fitted the boot lid.  ImageUploadedByTapatalk1389264186.954742.jpg   62.26K   26 downloads
Have also fitted doors and bonnet for hopefully final time before paint. Checked all gaps and rubbed down hifill.  ImageUploadedByTapatalk1389264314.952086.jpg   60.18K   27 downloads
Cast a light over the whole car looking for imperfections and spot filled them.
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Plan to remove doors etc tonight then over the next couple of days clean up and mask ready for acrylic primer.
Going to get hot in the next few days, up to 44degrees. Painting may have to wait a bit.
Marty

[sibhs]

Painted some red oxide on doors (for looks only) was out of a spray can which ran out. Went back to a paint store and was told it's not suitable for under acrylic. It was an enamel spray which will cause the paint to bubble. Not that it would be visible anyway. Lesson learned, wiped it of and this time used an acrylic version. I'll have to keep the acrylic off the oxide in the cabin, should be able to manage that.
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Masked up boot lid for anti chip.
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Marty

Edited by sibhs, 10 January 2014 - 08:30 PM.