Offhandlandy

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• Feb 7, 2020

• #1

So it begins, Betty and I took a tumble last year and although I recovered in a few days she is still getting back on her, well, wheels.
I'll be posting updates on this project and probably asking for a few pointers. I'm repairing her on a budget and in time for the spring, luckily I don't mind the graft so I reckon it'll come together nicely.
Enjoy

 

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kevstar

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• Feb 7, 2020

• #2

Good to see you've made a start on it, im assuming you've used etch primer on the bare aluminium bits.

Watching the thread.

 

Offhandlandy

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• Feb 7, 2020

• #3

kevstar said:

Good to see you've made a start on it, im assuming you've used etch primer on the bare aluminium bits.

Watching the thread.

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Indeed it is etch primer (2.5L of the stuff) then I have, high build for the scratches, a regular grey primer which I've tested with the colour paint so I know it won't react, 7.5L of colour (secret type of paint I won't be revealing until I've seen that it works) and 5L of thinners for dilution and cleaning. Here's a shot of the paint test.

 

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kevstar

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• Feb 7, 2020

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Offhandlandy said:

Indeed it is etch primer (2.5L of the stuff) then I have, high build for the scratches, a regular grey primer which I've tested with the colour paint so I know it won't react, 7.5L of colour (secret type of paint I won't be revealing until I've seen that it works) and 5L of thinners for dilution and cleaning. Here's a shot of the paint test.

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Are you sure you've bought enough lol think I used 3ltrs of paint when I done mine.

 

Offhandlandy

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• Feb 7, 2020

• #5

So the trouble I had applying the raptor to the bed was the size of the compressor (24L diy jobby) which had to keep charging up to be able to spray the heavy paint. 2 full coats with a day inbetween (work gets in the way of everything) and we're there, a fairly even solid coat

 

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Offhandlandy

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• Feb 7, 2020

• #6

Also a few shots of the hell that I'm dealing with on the panels...

 

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Kev12

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• Feb 12, 2020

• #7

Think of the weight reduction