Roadster Rebuild Diary from Cornwall

[meverett]

Re: Roadster Rebuild Diary from Cornwall

Thanks and no it is no small task, not for the faint hearted.
Just trying to do a bit at a time before I get it in the ear about decorating the kitchen, it is coming and i’m running out of excuses.

[IDM]

Re: Roadster Rebuild Diary from Cornwall

Great Job , no small task is it ! Really need to get on with mine . Well done

[listerjp2]

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Cheers.

Yours is looking good to.

The day will come when you won't be able to wipe the smile off your face .

Carry on the good work.

Adrian

Wow, you got a great finish for rattle cans. I’m using a 3hp 90litre air compressor and spraying in an old market stall tent outside the garage but with a cheap spray gun. I would like to upgrade it to a Devilbis gun but need to save the pocket money.
Roll on summer so I can finish the bodywork.

[meverett]

Re: Roadster Rebuild Diary from Cornwall

Wow, you got a great finish for rattle cans. I’m using a 3hp 90litre air compressor and spraying in an old market stall tent outside the garage but with a cheap spray gun. I would like to upgrade it to a Devilbis gun but need to save the pocket money.
Roll on summer so I can finish the bodywork.

[listerjp2]

Re: Roadster Rebuild Diary from Cornwall

Now don't laugh to loud, Rustoleum Combicolor RAL 3000 rattle cans.

4 in total to get 3 coats on each panel.

£40 + £10 for pre-wipe and 2000 grit paper.

Oh, and A bottle of Captain Tooleys Crack Cure (already had that).

Waiting for it to harden then hit it with 2000 grit again and polish.

Adrian

Looking great there Adrian. Nice finish on the paint.
What are you using for spraying?

[meverett]

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Looking great there Adrian. Nice finish on the paint.
What are you using for spraying?

[Gareth]

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It's at Llyn Brenig, North Wales. Part of the infamous 'Evo Triangle', (Google it).
Lovely roads and nice cafe and walks there.
Sadly, now all 50mph speed cameras for 20 odd miles, but still worth the drive.

[listerjp2]

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She's come a long way

And arse end.

Been doing a bit of painting.

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[listerjp2]

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And arse end.

Been doing a bit of painting.

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I'm with you, everyone to their own.

Still loads to do.

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[listerjp2]

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I'm with you, everyone to their own.

Still loads to do.

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That is a nice setting for a great photo.

[meverett]

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I tend to agree with you Martin. My Roadster is finished like that and I think the lines are so much better.
Gareth.

That is a nice setting for a great photo.

[meverett]

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Thanks, I guess there is no wrong answer and everyone will have their own preferences, this is what makes each and every car unique. I have nothing against exposed stainless fixings but with mine the original bolts were not evenly spaced.
Before I stripped the car the wings were held together with bolts and the heads filled over to give the seamless look, unfortunately the filler was a thin layer and cracking which highlighted the fixings.

[Gareth]

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Thanks Adrian, I am hoping for a seamless look between the running board and inner wing. Still a lot left to do and way behind your progress.

I tend to agree with you Martin. My Roadster is finished like that and I think the lines are so much better.
Gareth.

[meverett]

Re: Roadster Rebuild Diary from Cornwall

Thanks Adrian, I am hoping for a seamless look between the running board and inner wing. Still a lot left to do and way behind compared to your progress.

[listerjp2]

Re: Roadster Rebuild Diary from Cornwall

Nah, I've gone for the full bling, paid enough for all the quality stainless steel bolts and wanted to show them off .

Adrian

Due to work and life the work on my soft top hood has stalled for a while, ‘‘tis nearly completed but as it has been lovely weather and having a few days off work I decided to get the DA out again to do the other running board back to gel coat.
I have dry fitted them to the inner wings and on to the car and was thinking about bonding the running board to the inner wing then when set remove the bolts and fill the holes before prepping for paint. I have a tube of tiger seal that was purchased with this in mind. Anyone else done this?
Cheers, Martin.

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