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[sonikk4]

I think the whole paint thing has turned into a massive learning curve for both Adam and me as our projects (well my sons Project) were running side by side for some time. I learnt the hard and expensive way about paint reaction and the pitfalls of using different primers and paints. 40+ hours spent in the paint shop stripping back paint i had applied to stop further reaction.

Lesson learnt?? you bet.

[macca]

now then, with regards the paint thing. my RSP had a total respray in 2008, so now im about to go in for another one, after much rust fixing etc. will this be something I have to think about ??

[Wise Old Elf]

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item415e659958

Anyone used a barcoat? Is it worth doing?

[danie garry]

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item415e659958

Anyone used a barcoat? Is it worth doing?

used barcoat on my mini and it didnt exactly do its job! could have used it wrong but it bubbled up through the top coat

[Wise Old Elf]

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item415e659958

Anyone used a barcoat? Is it worth doing?

used barcoat on my mini and it didnt exactly do its job! could have used it wrong but it bubbled up through the top coat

Sounds like a waste of money and time then.

[danie garry]

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item415e659958

Anyone used a barcoat? Is it worth doing?

used barcoat on my mini and it didnt exactly do its job! could have used it wrong but it bubbled up through the top coat

Sounds like a waste of money and time then.

wouldnt take my word on it, theres a high chance it was my fault!!

[Deathrow]

Bit of progress from today, still just fumbling along with my filler work but I'm getting better at it.


Still more to do here.


Tapped down some high spots in the valance.


The other side definitely needed more work.


Sanded down the door step.


Another skim applied here.


And on the door step.


And the other side of the valance.


And the corner of the rear panel.


Got this bit nice and smooth.


Sanded back the top of the rear quarter too.


Paint applied for protection.


Used the DA on the boot lid.


I really love this distressed look.


I'm not sure whether to weld these up or just place a blob of fiberglass on the back and fill over them. I want to smooth the badge off but I wonder if the fiberglass would make it easier to reverse in the future if I change my mind.


Popped the arch on for a little bit of inspiration.


And another, she's going to look good.

More progress tomorrow hopefully.

Thanks for looking .

[sonikk4]

I would go for the weld method Adam rather than fibreglass. you could if you want to re drill the holes in the bonnet.

[Deathrow]

I would go for the weld method Adam rather than fibreglass. you could if you want to re drill the holes in the bonnet.

Thanks Neil, I'll weld 'em up!

[analogue_radio]

Looking great Adam!

[Deathrow]

Didn't have chance to post an update last night, it was a pretty long day with working on the Mini and then driving back home ready for work today. Nothing exciting again but here we go:


Door step smoothed out and top coated for protection.


Finished off the bottom corner of the rear panel.


Finished off the right hand side of the rear valance.


Overall view of the rear. This is ready to be rubbed down, primed and painted now.

While I was waiting for the filler to go off I turned my attention to the top dash rail. I had made a right mess when removing the padded dash rail earlier on and since the dash rail is being left as just metal I wanted to clean it up.


It's hard to see but the metal is all distorted and messy.


Flanges removed as they won't be needed. I dressed the distorted steel as best I could with the limited access underneath, it's quite close to being flat. I ran the DA over it and you can see the low spots where the paint hasn't been removed properly.


Same treatment for the passenger side mounting hole.


And again for the driver side.


I resisted the urge to just cut a piece off the end of my steel rule for the patch panel.


Made a patch piece in mild steel instead. It's still a little bit too big but it was home time.

A little bit more fettling and that piece will be ready to weld in. I still need to make some little circles to fill in the mounting holes at either end. I'll do the welding once I've turned the car around and I can get the nose out of the garage. Once done it should only need a light skim of filler and the dash rail will be nice and smooth for paint.

More next weekend!

Thanks for looking .

[Deathrow]

Looking great Adam!

Thanks Luke .

I had wondered where you had gotten to, what's going on with yours now?

[087dave]

Nice project

[analogue_radio]

Looking great Adam!

Thanks Luke .

I had wondered where you had gotten to, what's going on with yours now?

Mm last time I was spotted on here was a few months before Christmas I think!

I've made a new thread, see signature.

[mymini007]

Just had a scan through 

Fantastic job!