December 27, 201114 yr Author comment_573653 Hey guys, Now I have started a full time industry placement I am hoping to make the most of the few weeks off over Christmas/New year, and get the car in highfill. I have repaired the drivers door and gaurd, and then etch primed them. Now I just need to finish the passenger side gaurd and a few other spots and then I am ready for highfill. Getting closer now! Report
December 27, 201114 yr Author comment_573668 progress! :y: Yep, most of it doesn't show up in pics lol. (Sanding, sanding, sanding!) Report
December 27, 201114 yr comment_573684 Interesting that you used led !! That's old school yeah? Back when I was a panel beater I don't think we ever tried it !! Was it hard to do? And why did you use led? Mezz Report
December 27, 201114 yr comment_573709 Glad to see progress on this Doogs, keep up the good work and enjoy the new job :y: Report
December 27, 201114 yr Author comment_573754 Interesting that you used led !! That's old school yeah? Back when I was a panel beater I don't think we ever tried it !! Was it hard to do? And why did you use led? Mezz As mentioned elsewhere in this thread I have had the "help" of a spray painter on bits of the build, which has been a mixed experience. I think in this case it was totally unnecessary but he just wanted to further 'prove his abilities' to me. At least it means a little less filler though! It was not particularly hard, you just need to be gentle with the heat. I think with how much modern fillers have progressed, for some applications it can just be a waste of time. Edited December 27, 201114 yr by Doogs Report
December 29, 201114 yr Author comment_574019 Today I finished off the passenger side gaurd and a few other little bits and then put down some etch primer. Now I only need to fix the rear valence and I will be ready for highfill. Unfortunately I haven't sourced a parts car so I will have to make do with the panel I have. Ahhh well, at least it is mostly hidden by the rear bumper. Edited December 29, 201114 yr by Doogs Report
January 5, 201214 yr Author comment_575692 Hey guys, Today I got my first coat of Highfill on, after finishing the repairs around the boot and also re-stripping and treating rust around the rad support area. Unfortunately I will be away waterskiing this weekend and then back to work Monday so progress will be slow next week. Hoping to get stuck in next weekend. The car will need a few more coats of highfill and some guidecoat/blocking back and then hopefully it will be topcoat time! :) Report
January 21, 201214 yr Author comment_579229 So the car is now in guidecoat and looking pretty close. I reckon with a few more coats of highfill and wet sanding I will be ready to topcoat. :) Unfortunately I will be away for the next few weekends but I hope to be able to find some more free time soon. Report
January 21, 201214 yr comment_579321 nice job mate keep up the good work good luck with straightlining it i bet you will find a fair few mor dints Report
January 22, 201214 yr comment_579428 gosh there's a lot of bog in that valence panel haha. goo to see you making time for her! Report
January 22, 201214 yr Author comment_579481 Yeah Angelo the panel was ʞ©$ɟed and nobody I talked to would let me cut the part out of a car. It's still fairly thin at least and who knows, someone might rear end me and I'll get an insurance job?! Report
January 22, 201214 yr comment_579484 Looking good Doogs!! Are you coming with Heath to the ozdat cruise next month? You should come will be a good day. Stu. Report
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