nick25156843
Member
Looks really good mate can't wait to see it all done
aaronmorris
Head's a shed
Thanks mate, Let us know how you get on with the diff lock. And nice to put a face to a name.
Cheers, Aiming for it to be done in a month, Hmmm... Will I do it or not :scratching_chin:
nick25156843
Member
Am sure it will be mate just keep going
Hello, I'm new here & I'm in the process of looking for a LR90/early defender 90 that, given what I have to spend, may need much more work than you've needed to do on this.
This thread has been really helpful as it has given me an idea of what things should look like etc, & it has given me more confidence to take on a project. I also now know who to ask when I need information on how part 'x' is removed/refitted etc ;-D
Regarding the paintwork; I think you've done a very good job, I've worked with people who couldn't paint as good & they were on a payroll! I did notice some misses here & there in obvious places but you could alleviate this in future by going round the areas that are hard to get & striping them up using a roller/brush or even the gun on a lower paint/air/fan setting, & spraying using the spot fan helps. You just need to colour them ready for the second coat so not aiming for a wet coat first go.
Also, once you've done, get someone to look over it as as you've been painting a certain colour for a while, your eyes become accustomed to the colour & low/missed spots become less apparent.
I do have one question for you regarding the chassis; Did you consider/get quotes for getting it blasted (after repairs)?
Edit* I forgot to add; for the miss under the lip on the bulkhead, in future loosen your air cap & turn the 2 prongs vertical & tighten up as normal, so the fan is horizontal rather than vertical.
This thread has been really helpful as it has given me an idea of what things should look like etc, & it has given me more confidence to take on a project. I also now know who to ask when I need information on how part 'x' is removed/refitted etc ;-D
Regarding the paintwork; I think you've done a very good job, I've worked with people who couldn't paint as good & they were on a payroll! I did notice some misses here & there in obvious places but you could alleviate this in future by going round the areas that are hard to get & striping them up using a roller/brush or even the gun on a lower paint/air/fan setting, & spraying using the spot fan helps. You just need to colour them ready for the second coat so not aiming for a wet coat first go.
Also, once you've done, get someone to look over it as as you've been painting a certain colour for a while, your eyes become accustomed to the colour & low/missed spots become less apparent.
I do have one question for you regarding the chassis; Did you consider/get quotes for getting it blasted (after repairs)?
Edit* I forgot to add; for the miss under the lip on the bulkhead, in future loosen your air cap & turn the 2 prongs vertical & tighten up as normal, so the fan is horizontal rather than vertical.
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aaronmorris
Head's a shed
Thanks for the tips reguarding the paint, I usually do most of that, But most of the time I forget to put my mask on and just want to get out of there
Although I am pretty happy with the finish bearing in mind I've never even been shown how to set a gun up, Every thing is self taught.
Glad this thread has been use full to some one. You've got nothing to worry about they are really easy to work on. If you've got any questions, Fire away! If I don't know there are plenty of other knowledgeable folk on here.
Oh and what sort of budget do you have if you dont mind me asking ?
aaronmorris
Head's a shed
So tonight I finished prepping the wings
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And got some primer on them, Had to get the gazebo out half way though as it started raining
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Also got the tailgate hinges in primmer and the inner wings fitted although I've no pictures of that
And got some primer on them, Had to get the gazebo out half way though as it started raining
Also got the tailgate hinges in primmer and the inner wings fitted although I've no pictures of that
Don't get me wrong you have done a very good job, there were just some missed bits here & there on the chassis. I only said obvious as I'm a painter myself & I suppose I just knew where to look, hard to reach areas etc. Go round beforehand with the gun on lower settings (or roller/brush) & just colouring those hard to reach areas, then a tie & wet coat all over.
I have £1500 to spend so far, hence why I'll be getting something that needs a fair bit of work, although I have seen some nice ones go for £1300-1400+ on eBay. I just didn't have that at the time.
aaronmorris
Head's a shed
Yep slowly but surely mate, And ermmm.... Ill probably get another project. Want to build some thing on a galv chassis and a mint body. As when this is finished I'll have a daily driver and have no time constraints with the build.
Don't be fooled by what he says regarding the paint, the whole job is first class and looks even better in person.
No runs, no orange peel just a solid and efficient job!!!
Cheers, I am very self critical if there is one minor imperfection, But for some one else to say its good is a massive confidence boost
For some one who is a painter to say I have done a good job is vary pleasing for me, I'm extremely hard on my self so thanks for the positive comments
You mention using a brush / roller. Can you apply 2k paint with that method?
With that sort of budget I suppose it depends how much of the work you can do your self, I've done absolutely every thing my self. So has kept the costs down a bit.
aaronmorris
Head's a shed
So a few little bits done tonight,
Got the corner windows fitted in the truck cab, I used para cord and they went in with ease
Cleaned all the interior ready for fitment tomorrow.
And flatted the primer down on the wings.
Light nights are closing in fast so I really need to crack on. Bloody rain doesn't help either
Got the corner windows fitted in the truck cab, I used para cord and they went in with ease
Cleaned all the interior ready for fitment tomorrow.
And flatted the primer down on the wings.
Light nights are closing in fast so I really need to crack on. Bloody rain doesn't help either
I'm sorry if I sounded a bit brash at first, the work you did on the panels & axles etc were top notch.For some one who is a painter to say I have done a good job is vary pleasing for me, I'm extremely hard on my self so thanks for the positive comments
You should have a data sheet with your paints that'll give you that information. Most can be applied by spray gun, roller & brush but obviously check the data sheet. I've brush/rolled all sorts of two pack paints; epoxies, poly/urethanes, glass flake, acrylics, zinc phosphates / zinc rich (apply lightly), cellulose etc, but only in parts that are inaccessible with the gun/areas that'll cause build up on surrounding faces/edges if sprayed.
How much was the vehicle & how much have you had to spend on it, minus your labour?
Mechanically, brakes & gearbox I'll most likely have to get my friends who know more than I to help, although hoping to get a good runner :-D. I'll blast/repair/paint the chassis/parts myself & can galvanise/plate/anodise/powder coat/metal spray if needed so will save a lot on that front, it'll just be my own labour & guessing a lot of it given what I have to spend :-D.
aaronmorris
Head's a shed
I'm sorry if I sounded a bit brash at first, the work you did on the panels & axles etc were top notch.
No worries I understood what you meant, And didn't take it to heart
Will be touching the chassis up when its all finished so will do all the bits I've missed
You should have a data sheet with your paints that'll give you that information. Most can be applied by spray gun, roller & brush but obviously check the data sheet. I've brush/rolled all sorts of two pack paints; epoxies, poly/urethanes, glass flake, acrylics, zinc phosphates / zinc rich (apply lightly), cellulose etc, but only in parts that are inaccessible with the gun/areas that'll cause build up on surrounding faces/edges if sprayed.
Ah fair enough will check that out and see what it says
How much was the vehicle & how much have you had to spend on it, minus your labour?
Vehicle was originally £2200 which in all honesty was to much.
It was ****ing it down when I went to view it so didn't look as closely as I usually would
As for cost so far I haven't added it up recently but will do so when its finished. Recon it will be around £700 - £800
Although I have sold a few bits to recoup some money.
Mechanically, brakes & gearbox I'll most likely have to get my friends who know more than I to help, although hoping to get a good runner :-D. I'll blast/repair/paint the chassis/parts myself & can galvanise/plate/anodise/powder coat/metal spray if needed so will save a lot on that front, it'll just be my own labour & guessing a lot of it given what I have to spend :-D.
Sounds like you can do most of the work your self, I'd rather try and teach my self how to do some thing before paying some one else to do it,
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aaronmorris
Head's a shed
So I cleaned the inside out
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And fitted all the interior, Who would have thought it, Carpets in a defender
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And got the wings painted, apologies for the crap pictures, It was getting dark when I came in.
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Grill and headlight surrounds I bought, Both bearmach so you would think they can get the finish the same
Recon Ill have to paint them or they're going to look daft?
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And fitted all the interior, Who would have thought it, Carpets in a defender
And got the wings painted, apologies for the crap pictures, It was getting dark when I came in.
Grill and headlight surrounds I bought, Both bearmach so you would think they can get the finish the same
Recon Ill have to paint them or they're going to look daft?
Landyfox
Well-Known Member
So I cleaned the inside out
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And fitted all the interior, Who would have thought it, Carpets in a defender
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And got the wings painted, apologies for the crap pictures, It was getting dark when I came in.
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Grill and headlight surrounds I bought, Both bearmach so you would think they can get the finish the same
Recon Ill have to paint them or they're going to look daft?
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Blimey Aaron are they purple or are my eyes just very bad
I think they would suite your colour in a gloss black
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aaronmorris
Head's a shed
Blimey Aaron are they purple or are my eyes just very bad
Think it's the picture making them look that colour. They're actually a textured matt finish where as the grill is smooth and shinny.
Got loads of gloss black in the garage so recon that's what I'm going to do
The interior looks really nice, I think the original black interior is the best. I hope to get the same but with the third seat.
Re: your new grill & headlight plates; I think it may have been done to differentiate between each part. I checked some defenders grills/HL plates & most of them have a slightly different colour for those parts. Some are quite hard to distinguish but you'll notice a slight change in shade or gloss level. I reckon they'd look good as they are...if you like the colour purple? I'd personally paint them a matt silver metallic with a darker silver/grey grill maybe, definitely 2 different shades/colours.
Re: your new grill & headlight plates; I think it may have been done to differentiate between each part. I checked some defenders grills/HL plates & most of them have a slightly different colour for those parts. Some are quite hard to distinguish but you'll notice a slight change in shade or gloss level. I reckon they'd look good as they are...if you like the colour purple? I'd personally paint them a matt silver metallic with a darker silver/grey grill maybe, definitely 2 different shades/colours.
waldershelf
Well-Known Member
Think it's the picture making them look that colour. They're actually a textured matt finish where as the grill is smooth and shinny.
Got loads of gloss black in the garage so recon that's what I'm going to do
I fitted a set from Paddocks that came in blue boxes, the grill is smooth black and the headlights surrounds are textured.
aaronmorris
Head's a shed
Yes the interior is pretty tidy for what it is, The bottom dash section could do with changing but ill do that when its finished,
I like the sound of silver actually, Will fit them to the wings I think and go from there.
I purposely avoided the blue boxed stuff, Turns out it wouldn't have made a difference then, Think Ill fit them as they are and go from there.
