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[dasupersprint]

I added a 3rd flat bar in the middle, and 12 more holes and bolts... So now the wood bars are really solid.

 

 

[dasupersprint]

But the rear flat bar was still not as solid as I wanted it. So I made my own curved angle bar by welding a 90 degrees section on it. Now it's more than solid.

 

 

[dasupersprint]

And reinforcing plates on both sides. I should stop adding weight on it now

 

 

[dasupersprint]

I'm not done! still adding reinforcement on the front

 

 

[Gilles1000]

Nice work!

And hats off for doing that outside in the snow!! 

[dasupersprint]

The wood bars are sanded and with 7 layers of varnish

 

 

[dasupersprint]

I cleaned the welds and it looks ready for finishing. I have 3 choices for the finish:

- Chrome or zinc plating. If too expensive I will go for:

- Powdercoating in the most mirror-like finish. If too expensive I would:

- Paint it myself with rattle cans

 

 

Edited by dasupersprint, 18 January 2021 - 02:20 PM.

[dasupersprint]

I will see in spring time because for now, everything is closed for Covid. I can't paint outside because it's too cold and can't paint inside because the Mini is there.

Meanwhile I put the rack back on the roof and it saves me some space in the garage

 

Edited by dasupersprint, 18 January 2021 - 02:45 PM.

[dasupersprint]

For the finish I'm going for the cheaper route with spray cans, as money is better spent elsewhere. I bought a can of ''chrome'' paint, knowing that it will be bright metallic, not chrome obviously.

 

That allowed me to fill the imperfections with filler before the final primer coat

 

 

[dasupersprint]

Final primer

 

 

[I hate Brian]

Great work looking forward to the final finish

[dasupersprint]

So here is the final thing! The ''chrome'' paint looked nice but when I ran my finger on it my finger became silver! I didn't want to take chances so I put a clear coat over it. It became more silver and less metallic but it appears solid.

 

 

[sonscar]

Looks good and wow,your roof sure is shiny,Steve..