[Body_Work] 205 Wide Arch / T16 Project

[Pugleyrich 37 1 Cars]

Any progress on this? I'm interested to see how it has been coming along

[bigearmuffs 9]

I am back, in short the finish I got from cans (once fully dry and polished up) was not good enough. I am not sure if this is because I could not get enough on to get depth or just because I am not particularly good with them. Anyway I have basically started again by saving up and buying a gun, air line, (borrowed the compressor of my dad), primer, thinners, paper, etc. As well as additional lights in the garage to see what I am doing, I have pictures to upload as I thought I'd better get some progress done to show. Will try and get them up tomorrow.

[NFS 32]

Thats a shame you put alot of hardwork into it, i know exactly what you mean, no one in the world will get the same or better finish from 1k cans compared to the 2k lacquar. get the pics up

[bigearmuffs 9]

Started again, firstly sanded the side (front wing, skirt, rear quarter) ready for primer. Apologies for the forthcoming pics, the camera was on the wrong setting.

 

 

 

 

 

Also flatted back (the previously painted) roof and bonnet.

 

 

 

 

Spent £5 in B&Q for some plastic sheeting to cut the garage in half.

 

 

Borrowed compressor with new gun.

 

 

New thinners, paper, primer and in the background the finished headlining in black.

 

[bigearmuffs 9]

After a quick blow over with primer started on the fine filling (hence all the grey bits).

 

 

 

 

Fine sanded and blew over again in primer and fine filled again (much less this time).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Final coat of primer after fine sanding all.

 

 

 

 

 

[bigearmuffs 9]

Quick coat with the new paint, only one coat just to get traction, still need to give it a quick flat with 1500 before going on with a wet coat.

 

 

 

 

 

[barry d 6]

Looking good mate.love the colour!

[mechanicalrepairs 8]

Hats off to you, would love to have a bash at painting but I think I would fail as I don't understand it and wouldn't have a clue with mixing it all up etc.

 

Carl

[Jolly Green Monster 51 1 Cars]

What the actual f***?

[allye 530 3 Cars]

At first I thought this was going to be a bit dodgy. But fair play to you! You've done a amazing job and it's going to look good.

[Jolly Green Monster 51 1 Cars]

Appologies for my reply above I was reading first page and hadnt seen others (I shouldnt look on here after a few drinks) that is actually starting to look really good. I also approve of the colour

[bigearmuffs 9]

What the actual f***?

Ha, ha, brilliant, I might have that as a slogan across the back of the tail gate when done. Cheers for follow up comment.

[Jolly Green Monster 51 1 Cars]

Ha, ha, brilliant, I might have that as a slogan across the back of the tail gate when done. Cheers for follow up comment.

Hahah my concern was related to the original arches being left.

 

Looks v good in paint

[bigearmuffs 9]

Primed the roof, bonnet, back panel and top of rear quarter.

 

 

 

 

[chipstick 382 1 Cars]

One of my favourite threads at the moment. Really do admire you for giving it all a go and learning along the way

[gretsch-drummer 5]

You using 2k base or base and clear? If you're clearing it try a dust/grip coat, let it flash off (till it's just gone tacky) then give it 2 wet coats also allowing flash time in between. Then spend HOOOOOURS flatting and polishing it. Will look the dogs then.

 

(Also, if you are using 2k paint you really should be using an air fed mask. Ask the guy I know who doesn't have a sense or smell or taste anymore.)

[bigearmuffs 9]

You using 2k base or base and clear? If you're clearing it try a dust/grip coat, let it flash off (till it's just gone tacky) then give it 2 wet coats also allowing flash time in between. Then spend HOOOOOURS flatting and polishing it. Will look the dogs then.

 

(Also, if you are using 2k paint you really should be using an air fed mask. Ask the guy I know who doesn't have a sense or smell or taste anymore.)

Hi, I am using cellulose, simply because I feel that it is as far as my ability's will stretch and once it's on (park paint reaction for now) I can get a good finish. I do not have a big enough budget to stretch to 2K and air mask etc. I know this is old fashioned and not going to be a show room finish but at the end of the day I have to work within my parameters. I basically use a 40/60 primer/thinners mix, then a 50/50 cellulose/anti bloom thinners mix for the first two colour coats, then probably a 30/70 mix to finish, then 2000's & cut up then polish. I have not got past coat one on the colour yet. Thanks for the interest appreciate any comments.

Edited December 4, 2013 by bigearmuffs

[chipstick 382 1 Cars]

Apologies for the off topic question - but is your garage door a standard 7 foot width?

 

My garage has always had cabinets down both sides so I've not had a car in it before but intend to get my 205 in and dressed underneath in the new year. My garage looks very similar in width to yours with around 10" to either side of the door. If your door is 7 foot like mine and I get that much space either side of the car I will be very pleased. I was impressed with the space down the pass side thinking you'd moved it right against the opposite wall not realising until seeing further pics that you had ample space down the drivers side also

[bigearmuffs 9]

Apologies for the off topic question - but is your garage door a standard 7 foot width?

 

My garage has always had cabinets down both sides so I've not had a car in it before but intend to get my 205 in and dressed underneath in the new year. My garage looks very similar in width to yours with around 10" to either side of the door. If your door is 7 foot like mine and I get that much space either side of the car I will be very pleased. I was impressed with the space down the pass side thinking you'd moved it right against the opposite wall not realising until seeing further pics that you had ample space down the drivers side also

The garage is 9 foot by 32 foot, it narrows at the door but those are the widest points, I have moved the car a number of times in the pictures so I am not sure that it gives an accurate reflection, cheers David.

[gretsch-drummer 5]

Hi, I am using cellulose, simply because I feel that it is as far as my ability's will stretch and once it's on (park paint reaction for now) I can get a good finish. I do not have a big enough budget to stretch to 2K and air mask etc. I know this is old fashioned and not going to be a show room finish but at the end of the day I have to work within my parameters. I basically use a 40/60 primer/thinners mix, then a 50/50 cellulose/anti bloom thinners mix for the first two colour coats, then probably a 30/70 mix to finish, then 2000's & cut up then polish. I have not got past coat one on the colour yet. Thanks for the interest appreciate any comments.

 

Ahhh good man. Didn't want to read about you killing yourself with 2k. Wish I had a garage to be able to spray stuff.....I hate wind.

[bigearmuffs 9]

Spent all night fine sanding the primer to find a number of bits that need fine filling. I will do these and prime again, slow progress but need to get the roof and bonnet in colour soon to get some progress. Thanks for all the interest.

Edited December 4, 2013 by bigearmuffs

[Maso 5 2 Cars]

. I love 205 DIMMA's. Great progress.

[bigearmuffs 9]

Repaired dent in bonnet

 

Sanded out paint reaction on front corner

 

 

Fine filled and sanded rear quarter

 

 

Primed

 

 

Primed so I can better see what requires work (never use black primer you cannot see anything)

 

Edited December 6, 2013 by bigearmuffs

[bigearmuffs 9]

Fine sanded 1500 all primer to blend the A pillars in (that will be blown over in colour)

 

More work required, filled for sanding, the shape wasn't right

 

 

 

Ready for colour

 

[bigearmuffs 9]

Colour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That's it for today.