Doogs Posted December 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan G Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 progress! :y: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogs Posted December 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 progress! :y: Yep, most of it doesn't show up in pics lol. (Sanding, sanding, sanding!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJM85 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Keep at it bud! 20 POWER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mezz/// Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mezz/// Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Great work though by the way :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-89 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Glad to see progress on this Doogs, keep up the good work and enjoy the new job :y: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogs Posted December 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 (edited) 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, 2011 by Doogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogs Posted December 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) 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, 2011 by Doogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogs Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 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! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogs Posted January 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpope18 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 nice job mate keep up the good work good luck with straightlining it i bet you will find a fair few mor dints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bAKER Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 gosh there's a lot of bog in that valence panel haha. goo to see you making time for her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogs Posted January 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 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?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickn5k Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Looking good Doogs!! Are you coming with Heath to the ozdat cruise next month? You should come will be a good day. Stu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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