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[clubman katie B.F]

thanks for the reply mr retro and thanks for the tips, i have been flatting between coats, will stop that now!!!

i have been getting sprinkles from the poo fairy in my paint so spent the morning draft proofing and cleaning out the garage. got the fifth coat on...and am still getting little bits of C**p in the painted surface,.........ggrrrrr, will hoover the garage later.

paint going on nice and thin, took two coats to cover the old paint. am finding it theraputic, once again thanks for putting us on to this idea.

[Retro_10s]

Cool , maybe try thinning it a little more, Generally, people seme to think the Third coat is the one where it should block out completely what was underneath.

Use a foam roller,... not the velvety ones, I get little bits of C**p in the paint now and then too but they do just sand out.

[banditmini]

Top job, it looks brilliant, how much paint have you used so far?

[clubman katie B.F]

who me? five coats on the boot and have used maybe an egg cup full and a half lol

[Retro_10s]

Okay just finished fitting the vinyl roof, god it took ages, And all because i was a sceptic about the strength of spray can automotive glue.

Bought some today in despair, god it's good stuff, bonds in something stupid like 30secs! I'll never look back!
And of course, those of of you who have follwed this thread and heard my promises of pictures once the roof's on will no what that means regarding painting progress.... game on!



Pics to come!!!!!!!

[ginger_monkey]

Ewww I just drooled on the keyboard as the anticipation is making my mouth water

[Garagiste]

So where is she then?

[Retro_10s]

Coming right up, filling today, painting tomorrow !!!!!

though you cans see the shiny 'un-polished' door on the 'How to fit a beesting ariel' guid i wrote in the FAQ.

that is the most recent pic.

Edited by Retro_10s, 22 November 2006 - 09:54 AM.

[miniman1969]

What an amazing job, never thought a finish like that would be possible. Just a couple of questions - What ratio of paint to thinners do you use and will it paint direct onto aluminium. thanks

[andysmini1]

I have been saving hard for a proper spray job but after reading this whole thread i think i'm gonna do a 'Retro 10' job on my car.

Nice one

THANK YOU!!!!!!!! i can now buy an iPod!!

[andysmini1]

Just spoken to Alan (Top bloke - very helpful) and have ordered Aurum white and black (roof) paint for my car.

I asked about ratio of thinners to paint and he said 20% thinners.

[Retro_10s]

excellent, i'm in manchester at the moment so i will get some pictures up when i get back tomorrow!!!! stupid internet cafe doing my head in.

[flamenco]

hi retro10s, I'm repairing my minis front end and decided to use the roller method...I've just rolled on the undercoat and wetsanded it, and it feels veeery smooth

But the problem is that I'm using gloss enamel paint, which I think it is oil based..and a person I spoke to told me that this type of paint does not polish up...what do you suggest I do after wetsanding, as the job is coming along nicely, but I don't want to end up with a smooth but dull finish..

pls help..10x alot

flamenco

Edited by flamenco, 05 December 2006 - 08:59 AM.

[bert998]

Mike youve been promising decent pics for far too long now, i reckon youve give up

[Retro_10s]

hi retro10s, I'm repairing my minis front end and decided to use the roller method...I've just rolled on the undercoat and wetsanded it, and it feels veeery smooth

But the problem is that I'm using gloss enamel paint, which I think it is oil based..and a person I spoke to told me that this type of paint does not polish up...what do you suggest I do after wetsanding, as the job is coming along nicely, but I don't want to end up with a smooth but dull finish..

pls help..10x alot

flamenco

This whole thread is about using gloss paint! One you've wet sanded you then need to get some G-3 paste and work that onto the panel, then use some G-10, it will shine like a brass monkey! Don't panic, do a test patch if you're worried and post pics up.

Mike youve been promising decent pics for far too long now, i reckon youve give up

Lol, dude i have just come in form the garage working on this! sorry for delay!