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[James_eaton_thewholething]

Sorry to hear about that dude, some nice shiny bits there though to take your mind off things, can't wait to see it all on the mini.

It's ok mate I'm better off and it was my decision to leave so it's all good. I cannot wait to have the shell finished and start putting stuff back together but at least now I have the time lol

[minimissions]

Lol that's OK then dude, like you say gives you the time now to crack on and get the mini finished :)

[James_eaton_thewholething]

Lol that's OK then dude, like you say gives you the time now to crack on and get the mini finished :)

Exactly no excuses

[James_eaton_thewholething]

Since I've taken a break from the car and finally got life back to what seems normal lol, I thought oh it's my day off might as well get it painted for the last time.



It's finally painted with no issues, in some places it's got more orange peel than others but there is no runs or sags and I know I can rub out the orange peel even if it will take a while. Feels good not feeling like I'm having to rush the car. Hoping to get the roof repainted this week before I rub down and polish the body. Then it's headlining and interior before getting it back onto its wheels

[Cookiez]

Looks great James

[James_eaton_thewholething]

Looks great James

Cheers. I started to mask up the car ready to paint the roof then it hammered it down and couldnt leave stuff out side. One day will be finished

[minimissions]

Looks wicked! Glad to hear things are normal again, cars are good for sorting that!

[James_eaton_thewholething]

It's been a while and slow. Been busy with work, life and generally trying to just relax. But some stuff has been going on.



Roof finished



Boot finished





All external is finished, I've left it for a couple of weeks before thinking about rubbing the shell down. I started doing it tonight.



This is how it was out of the gun don't think it's that bad but not for me. Rubbed the rear down with 1000, 1200, 1500, 2000, 2500 then 3000 trizact. Then did a quick run over by hand with a foam applicator of 105 just to see.



Still have a few issues with some slightly deep scratches but will be sorted. Just need to rub the rest of the car down.

All for now

[Ben_O]

Looking good James.

 

this stage is very rewarding. I quite enjoy flatting and polishing but it takes a lot of patience.

 

I can't wait to see some outside photos

 

Keep it up

 

Ben

[James_eaton_thewholething]

Looking good James.
 
this stage is very rewarding. I quite enjoy flatting and polishing but it takes a lot of patience.
 
I can't wait to see some outside photos
 
Keep it up
 
Ben

I do too. I'm doing it all by hand because I enjoy it. Need to get it on wheels before I can get outside shots 😔

[James_eaton_thewholething]

All was going so well then I managed to be stupid and not pay enough attention and rub through the top layer of paint on the passenger wing. Now deiciding wether or not to paint the whole front again or just the wing. 😡

Any suggestions welcome

[GT Jimmy]

Bloody hell mate you're not having any luck. Personally I'd do the whole front, would be easier masking off on the a panel seams. But then I've never painted any car haha

[James_eaton_thewholething]

Bloody hell mate you're not having any luck. Personally I'd do the whole front, would be easier masking off on the a panel seams. But then I've never painted any car haha

That's going to be what I'm doing. Was just having a bad day yesterday any way so shouldn't of worked on the car lol

[GT Jimmy]

 

Bloody hell mate you're not having any luck. Personally I'd do the whole front, would be easier masking off on the a panel seams. But then I've never painted any car haha

That's going to be what I'm doing. Was just having a bad day yesterday any way so shouldn't of worked on the car lol

 

That's why our Matt will be doing mine, not known for my patience

[James_eaton_thewholething]

 

Bloody hell mate you're not having any luck. Personally I'd do the whole front, would be easier masking off on the a panel seams. But then I've never painted any car haha

That's going to be what I'm doing. Was just having a bad day yesterday any way so shouldn't of worked on the car lol
 

That's why our Matt will be doing mine, not known for my patience

Lol, well I've just ordered a new compressor with a bigger tank and more power to make spraying easier haha