Tony Millward Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Looks like a standard "Factory finish" that you find on most modern cars! Wind the pressure up a little more (70) and slow down fractionally and you should be spot on Guy. When you have got the four coats on (allowing good time for flash off in between) Empty the gun out and without washing it out refill with best thinners only and then just spray another coat across it slightly quicker than your speed now and that will flow out the "peel" Stuart. Hi Stuart, Does this apply to acrylic too?. The 'speck of dust syndrome'... Doesn't it drive you mad Guy?. It appears to be a great coat but... sitting right there in the middle...is a speck of dust...bugger. I'm going through the same thing.. Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Hi Stuart, Does this apply to acrylic too?. The 'speck of dust syndrome'... Doesn't it drive you mad Guy?. It appears to be a great coat but... sitting right there in the middle...is a speck of dust...bugger. I'm going through the same thing.. Tony LOL. My car was painted outside in 1990 and there is a dead bug in the bonnet that has been a constant annoyance to me. One of these days... Guy, re the satin black, understood. I was getting confused with what you were calling the center but I think going back to the factory look is the right thing to do, I just think the TR6 looks better with this color scheme. Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Years ago painting cellulose all the time in less than ideal conditions (for a while in an old "Nissen" hut with gaps under the doors on a farm in the wilds of nowhere and in the middle of winter with only an old "Sally" for heating)My old Guvnor who was a proper east end villan always used to say of lumps of s*1t that got on the surface "Dont worry about it, just put plenty on boy it will float out in the end or you will bury it " Which to a certain extent as we always had to flat and polish everything anyway it did. Worst one I ever had was I had just finished painting the roof on a MK10 Jag and a huge "Harry" of a spider dropped out of the beam above and landed right in the middle of the panel and proceeded to try and walk across it. Needless to say it made one hell of a mess and I ended up having to repaint it the next day. Tony I wouldnt necessarily recommend the flow coat of thinners with acrylic although you could try a test piece. Its more of an old cellulose dodge borrowed from the technique used to flow out "blow ins" Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Thanks Stuart, all due to your help.Will do as you say. 1200 wet between coats, thats if it isnt right? Stan, just doing the centre of the rear in the satin, as i had it before. Cheers Guy Yep worn 1200 is best for that as you dont get so many scratches and keep your hand flat if you arent using a block as you dont want finger marks in it. Dont forget to give it a good blow out to get rid of any water trapped anywhere and a spirit wipe and "Takrag" before the next coat. It may also be an idea to change the masking for new by now as the overspray dust will be hanging around on it. "Cleanliness is next to Godliness" where topcoating is concerned. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted November 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Yep worn 1200 is best for that as you dont get so many scratches and keep your hand flat if you arent using a block as you dont want finger marks in it. Dont forget to give it a good blow out to get rid of any water trapped anywhere and a spirit wipe and "Takrag" before the next coat. It may also be an idea to change the masking for new by now as the overspray dust will be hanging around on it. "Cleanliness is next to Godliness" where topcoating is concerned. Stuart. Thanks very much. Will be trying to get final coats of colour on tomorrow, flash time i am told by the paint manufacturer is 5 -10 mins at 20 degs. Cheers Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 At this time of year I would be inclined to give it 15 mins. Time you have rolled a fag, smoked it and then got your mask back on, drained the lines and ready to go again should be about right (Other nerve calming products are available ) Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted November 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 At this time of year I would be inclined to give it 15 mins. Time you have rolled a fag, smoked it and then got your mask back on, drained the lines and ready to go again should be about right (Other nerve calming products are available ) Stuart. Morning. Second coat applied, five mins to go till third. When it comes to the last coat and sparying over the thinners, should i treat the thinner coat as as a last coat, ie let the colour coat flash off, or let it dry completely? Cheers Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Just let it flash off the same as before. Do your four colour coats and then after about fifteen minutes throw the thinner coat over, shut the doors and go and have a good sit down Stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted November 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Four good coats applied, and thinners coat once the last coat had flashed off. Looks ok. couple of little specks. So now to let thorougly dry. Going to give the boot another coat tomorrow, and inside of boot lid. Then its onto, fit back boot lid and then wings. As fuel tank is out fitting back boot lid and adjusting is so much easier access through the inside of the car with boot lid down and in position. Mask up the rear for the satin black, and spray. Numberplate Fit fuel tank,Bosch pump, refit wiring loom, rear clusters. Fit bump stop to rhd wing, Thanks Peter, and paint Job Done If i need to G3 the rear and polish, whats the timescale on that?? Cheers Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) Four good coats applied, and thinners coat once the last coat had flashed off. Looks ok. couple of little specks. If i need to G3 the rear and polish, whats the timescale on that?? Cheers Guy I wouldnt worry about the odd speck in it as that can be sorted at the polishing stage. Do all the fitting up and then polish it as the longer you can allow the better. I wouldnt do the masking for the black for a while as you need to let the paint dry properly or the tape will mark the paint. Stuart. Edited November 25, 2009 by stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted November 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I wouldnt worry about the odd speck in it as that can be sorted at the polishing stage. Do all the fitting up and then polish it as the longer you can allow the better. I wouldnt do the masking for the black for a while as you need to let the paint dry properly or the tape will mark the paint. Stuart. Thanks Stuart, Just finished my cigar Can see the light. Cheers Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pinky Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Thanks Stuart, Just finished my cigar Can see the light. Cheers Guy i don't suppose you could come to the isle of wight and spray my engine pink my lord therin your humble servant pinklton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted November 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Pinky, Sorry against my religion to spray Pink. I have a slight run on the lip where the satin goes into the blue, and am not happy. So once its dried, 1200 wet and another coat. Buy was thinking about the black seal between the rear valance and wing, in particular the blue part. If i give the rear valace another coat with the wings in place that seal will be covered with blue paint rather than just be a black line? Cheers Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Pinky, Sorry against my religion to spray Pink. I have a slight run on the lip where the satin goes into the blue, and am not happy. So once its dried, 1200 wet and another coat. Buy was thinking about the black seal between the rear valance and wing, in particular the blue part. If i give the rear valace another coat with the wings in place that seal will be covered with blue paint rather than just be a black line? Cheers Guy If you want to preserve the black line of the sealer then apply a little vaseline with a fine brush over the sealer line and then when the paint is dry just wipe it off. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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TR NIALL Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Looking good,another few coats and your on a winner.Are you removing the front bumper also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted November 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Sorry My keyboard is playing up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Lovely Jubbly Guy you would not have been working on the car here today,sleet and bloody freezing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pinky Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 should'nt that thing in the pic be in the bedroom has the dog been playing with it pink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trt74 Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Hi Guy, Thats a superb job you've done! Nice looking "towel rail" by the way.....good to see that these bumpers, that were the cause of the job in the first place, have found themselves such a superb background. Well done! Regards, Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted November 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 (edited) Hi All, Sorry i did not put any text with those last photos, my keyboard decided it did not want me to use an i or e. Not much use and in the bin. Its back together now,not at all bad, had few issues with the rear lights, mainly bad earths and connecions, thats all sorted now. Just got to clean the whole car properly and put back some of the interior and fit the bump stop in rh wheel arch. Job done Tim The bars fitted fine,thanks again one on the front on too, thanks for your kind words.Just think those bars were attched to your beautiful car, once owned by Mr P. Will post some better photos of entire car soon. Pinky, Thanks for your kind words also Each to there own. As you know my front and rear bumpers were past there best, however probably look good on your motor should you decide yours are not bling enough Now to finish my wiring loom, fit back the sound system, part interior and the car is good to go, and hood frame. Weather has been good Tr weather mainly, but looking out of the window now its raining and strong winds. Thats all fort now folks, and thats to everyone who has given me advice, without which i would not have attempted this ever. Cheers Guy Edited November 30, 2009 by Jersey Royal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Well done mate! Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Congratulations Guy, that is quite an achievement and you have set a great example. Stan (outer rear valence still back ordered) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pogo Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Well done that man - I expect a few more people will be trying their hand at painting after watching your thread. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dykins Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Well done that man - I expect a few more people will be trying their hand at painting after watching your thread. Roger You are so right, I wonder if Webby could make it a "sticky"? Can't wait to see the totally finished photos Guy, I haven't seen many permanently bumperless TR6s, other than the one below from Shropshire group Regards Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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