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Removal of the trim around the windows
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Author:  TrackToyFour [ Tue Dec 30, 2014 9:24 pm ]
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Ready for base coat now :D I guess you've prepped the wrap-around lip underneath where it's prone to start bubbling?
Author:  dt4 [ Wed Dec 31, 2014 10:58 am ]
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Morning don, I have done the underside lip
I'll take a photo or two to show the extent of how far back I have gone around the back of the vents etc...
A coat of primer to prevent oxidation
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Author:  TrackToyFour [ Wed Dec 31, 2014 9:49 pm ]
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Looking good Dave 8)
Author:  dt4 [ Thu Jan 01, 2015 1:08 pm ]
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The underside of the lip was stripped back about 25 to 50 mm
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Author:  Muddy Water [ Thu Jan 01, 2015 1:40 pm ]
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Doing a proper job there Dave 8)
= Nice one :)
Author:  dt4 [ Wed Jan 14, 2015 8:55 pm ]
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Latest pics of paint removal and prep
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Author:  dt4 [ Wed Jan 14, 2015 8:58 pm ]
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The first photo didn't load properly
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Author:  TrackToyFour [ Sat Jan 17, 2015 6:43 pm ]
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I don't think I've ever seen an ST205 stripped back to bright metal like that. Looks cool. Polish, then spray with clear lacquer and you're done! :twisted:
Author:  Insanity-74 [ Sat Jan 17, 2015 7:37 pm ]
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Nice looking job dave, looking forward to seeing it complete.....Delorean style would be cool, bare metal. I can even suggest a good lacquered to use :) after several attempts at spraying various bits n bobs it's amazing how different quality paints can be and how well they take.

I would be tempted to have a go at spraying it yourself Dave, the cost of spraying it you could buy everything you need, some good paint and put in a lot more effort than any sprayer would.
Author:  dt4 [ Mon Jan 19, 2015 9:42 am ]
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TrackToyFour wrote:
I don't think I've ever seen an ST205 stripped back to bright metal like that. Looks cool. Polish, then spray with clear lacquer and you're done! :twisted:


Sadly there are dints / dents requiring filler so not an option :P
Author:  dt4 [ Mon Jan 19, 2015 9:44 am ]
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Insanity-74 wrote:

I would be tempted to have a go at spraying it yourself Dave, the cost of spraying it you could buy everything you need, some good paint and put in a lot more effort than any sprayer would.


I was starting to think that way Nial but the restoration course at my Leeds city college doesnt run on a night school basis any more so the "training" I was after isnt available
Author:  Insanity-74 [ Mon Jan 19, 2015 7:48 pm ]
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I just watched some you tube videos and practiced, actual spraying dosent seem so hard, it's all in the prep, which you have done most of already. Also you could use 2 pack paint at home which the commercial sprayers can't use anymore.
Author:  Sirius [ Mon Jan 19, 2015 8:30 pm ]
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Insanity-74 wrote:
Also you could use 2 pack paint at home which the commercial sprayers can't use anymore.


Do be very careful to use the correct PPE. A GT-Four owner a few of us know used this paint without the correct PPE and got very very sick. The paint is highly toxic.
Author:  Insanity-74 [ Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:53 pm ]
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Yea.....I had a close call with the stuff too, although I did manage to find a reasonable 2pack respirator which worked well......and always keep the garage well ventilated.
Author:  dt4 [ Tue Jan 20, 2015 10:22 am ]
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I think the hardest aspect for me to deal with would be crating a clean environment to paint in.
Having given everything rusty a going over with the grinder and wire brush attachments and sanding back 10 layers of paint there is 3mm of rusty / paint dust over everything from ceiling to floor, even walking around or moving something creates clouds lol
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