doriz
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Bought a snorkel for LR vanity the metal version, just removed the flaky paint etc before giving a coat of satin black. Just need to fettle an angle bracket for the securing clamps.
What have you done to your Landie today.
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doriz
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Finally made time to fit the alternator and replace the air box and hoses. Discovered the bonnet catch was badly bent so ordered a replacement.
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Ripped my rear silencer off......not sure how but maybe its a good excuse for a side exit now 
And mine.Nice same year as mine too
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Drained and refilled the axles with fresh oil and once i have sorted the H/Brake shoes and oil seal i will re-fill the trannybox
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cornish rattler
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Ripped my rear silencer off......not sure how but maybe its a good excuse for a side exit now
Deffo inc a straight through
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Found that my compressor regulator was faulty so the second attempt at spraying went much better. Still have more runs than a Jacobs ladder though.
Also still loving the ride height after fitting the brand new defender seats.
If you have any runs you could flatten them out with 1500 then you could use cutting compound will be okay then.
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You will be fine. you could also rub it down and lacquer it will come really nice plus buy a better gun that's what i did.
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Your not the bloke that painted mine black are you????????????
Sounds just the same.
Sounds just the same.
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I think it's reacting with the paint underneath. I've had this trouble before with other vehicles. Short of peeling the whole thing to bare metal there isn't a great deal to be done. eventually, if you keep building up the coats you get sufficiently far away from the paint underneath so it's not so conspicuous.
Single action DA, with cutting compound, rough grade and then a fine on a medium foam pad with lots of water. Then a random action DA with fine scratch paste with a water spray bottle to lube , then anti swirl paste, then a nice Carnauba wax and finally polish on a soft compound foam pad, should resolve the issue, maybe.
About 15-20 hours of the above and it might look good, hard to say without seeing it. I spent two weeks cutting back and polishing my old white Defender before I was happy with it.
As its black I would try to use 1500 like stated above and then 2000 grit wet and dry to remove the runs, always in the direction of the run though, which I'm sure you know.
About 15-20 hours of the above and it might look good, hard to say without seeing it. I spent two weeks cutting back and polishing my old white Defender before I was happy with it.
As its black I would try to use 1500 like stated above and then 2000 grit wet and dry to remove the runs, always in the direction of the run though, which I'm sure you know.
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Drove it to collect an engine and gearbox
One of the reasons I've painted it was because there was so little paint and it was so thin I could see most of the metal. It's my technique that needs improving.
What's single and random action DA? The rest I just about understand. I'm not going for an award finish though. Cutting compound should help blend the patches. I have a feeling the first time I go laning it'll all get scratched to buggery any way.
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I agree!
Standard coatings are terrible for an off road vehicle! Always good to get extra on!Paint reaction is fairly common, wouldn't worry too much about appearances, if the coating is thicker, you wil get extra protection. As you say, your painting will improve with practice.
This is the DA I use, head only spins in one direction, polishes and blends the paint, but if you then put what you've just polished in direct sunlight it will be covered in swirl marks and give the effect of a CD.
Sealey ER1700PD Digital Variable Speed Polisher 180mm 1100W/230V Lightweight | eBay
To remove the swirl marks, you need a random action, all it means is the head spins in random directions and with the correct paste etc will remove the swirl marks, leaving you with a smooth constant finish. I use this one.
Sealey ER1700PD Digital Variable Speed Polisher 180mm 1100W/230V Lightweight | eBay
Sealey ER1700PD Digital Variable Speed Polisher 180mm 1100W/230V Lightweight | eBay
To remove the swirl marks, you need a random action, all it means is the head spins in random directions and with the correct paste etc will remove the swirl marks, leaving you with a smooth constant finish. I use this one.
Sealey ER1700PD Digital Variable Speed Polisher 180mm 1100W/230V Lightweight | eBay
