Paint prep

[Neil T]

Hello everyone, well I’ve finally started the prep work for the spray job this afternoon which I’ve been avoiding for a while !, brought the paint last week primer n top coat “ Celulose”, but because I’ve used a oil based red oxide on the repairs and new panels I’ve had to buy a isolator primer to stop any paint reactions and then found out the isolator is no good on bare metal So I’ve brought a etch primer for areas we’re I rub through to the metal. It’s took me 6 hours today to do the drivers door and all the front having to refill small marks ect, my biggest mistake was using the oil based red oxide and using a brush to put it on its added hours rubbing the brush marks out !!, anyway I hope my setbacks will help others avoid making the same mistake

 

[S0updragon]

Ahh gutted. Every day’s a school day. I’m sure the end result will be worth all the hard work.

 

[renaultvation]

Hope the respray went well. I painted my car in cellulose last week, but fortunately didn't suffer any reactions. However, while flatting on Monday I did discover that the paint was a bit thin in one or two places, so gave it some further coats (see vive le rust porn in other projects). I suspect that you have a lot more flatting and polishing to do than me as the car has significantly less surface area than a van and I have already done the bonnet, wings and tailgate. Looking forward to seeing your results.

 

[Neil T]

Hopefully I’ll finish rubbing down in the morning then get it all masked up and warm the spray gun up !. I’m getting a little worried about spraying it to be honest I think I’ll have a hour on YouTube before bed , I’ll try to get some pictures of the stages when I do it

 

[Neil T]

Hello everyone, as promised a few pictures from a very busy weekend !!, still lots to do and I’ll be leaving the paint alone for a couple of weeks then flat n polish or something like that ??, we will see because I did want it satin

 

[renaultvation]

Looks like you were successful in avoiding a paint reaction.

 

[Neil T]

Quite pleased with it no reactions just a family of thunder bugs decided to camp on the roof before it had dried !!