T4 : Battle Across Time (2010 to present)

[Activ8]

Was 'it looks shite' the effect you wanted?

Get a splash of black paint in your spray gun and a lot of thinners, mix 80ml thinners and 20ml paint, just wet the surface and let it dry.....may need to do it twice.

Well yeh! .... to match the rest of the vans bodywork.

[Activ8]

I was looking for some spares for TommyP and found this 2K tin of Miele Red. Its got to be 10 years old and not opened since I collected the van from the paint shop. As I havent received my black paint yet would this still be ok to practice with?

[T4vancalledStan]

I cannot believe this forever on-going bonnet issue... ive had to duck and dive these posts because it has made my anxiety go through the fucking ROOF! I really hope you get this resolved soon Activ... i really feel your pain buddy. Is it safe to say its better just replacing the bonnet then? Or wrapping it?? ... anything BUT slapping a bra on it!


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[Activ8]

All is well and cool nothing to be anxious about bud .... Im learning the mysterious art of bodywork and painting. I could buy a new , 2nd hand etc bonnet but wanted to get my eye in so to speak. Im chilled about it. Its a great piece to work on and learn. Normally I couldn't give a hoot even the post bra bonnet doesnt bother me.

[T4vancalledStan]

All is well and cool nothing to be anxious about bud .... Im learning the mysterious art of bodywork and painting. I could buy a new , 2nd hand etc bonnet but wanted to get my eye in so to speak. Im chilled about it. Its a great piece to work on and learn. Normally I couldn't give a hoot even the post bra bonnet doesnt bother me.

Well... chilled is good.. you must be quite confident in what youve learned so far. Here was me thinking i could do mine no bother... you have made me realise otherwise! Lol


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[S49]

You just have to dive in Stan. Have a go mate.

[T4vancalledStan]

You just have to dive in Stan. Have a go mate.

Im not sure theres enough pages in this thread. TBC...


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[frenchdna]

I’m painting my van at the mo, and need to put about 3-4 coats on..,and inbetween each coat I will have to sand the whole van. Only done it once so far and yes I did cut through. But not a problem, as it needs more coats anyway.

my way of doing with basecoat is
1. Sand back with 320 grit
2.then primer.
3. Sand back with 320-400
4. Then more primer.
5 sand back with 600
6. Then paint.
7. Sand back with 600
8. Paint again
9 then laquer.
10.sand back with 1200
11.. Sand back 1500
12. Sand back with 2000
13Sand back with 2500
14. Cut
15. polish.

or you could be lazy like me and just use rustoleum.

[T4vancalledStan]

I’m painting my van at the mo, and need to put about 3-4 coats on..,and inbetween each coat I will have to sand the whole van. Only done it once so far and yes I did cut through. But not a problem, as it needs more coats anyway.

my way of doing with basecoat is
1. Sand back with 320 grit
2.then primer.
3. Sand back with 320-400
4. Then more primer.
5 sand back with 600
6. Then paint.
7. Sand back with 600
8. Paint again
9 then laquer.
10.sand back with 1200
11.. Sand back 1500
12. Sand back with 2000
13Sand back with 2500
14. Cut
15. polish.

or you could be lazy like me and just use rustoleum.

You had me there for a minute! PMSL!!!


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[frenchdna]

Ps. Not sure your 2k is good anymore. I’m pretty sure they have a limited shelf life.

[frenchdna]

You had me there for a minute! PMSL!!!


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Yep. Bodywork is a very long and laborious process. Very boring, and I kind of wish I hadn’t started mine now, even though I am cheating a bit with rustoleum

[Hans]

2 years. It's the hardner what's slowly reacts

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[Activ8]

Ps. Not sure your 2k is good anymore. I’m pretty sure they have a limited shelf life.

Cheers Jez.

[regcheeseman]

It'll be fine, mix up the solids again - well - and get fresh hardener.

[Activ8]

Whats better a 1K or 2K clear coat on a 2K colour layer as Upol offer both? Ive got Upol 2031 Xtra fast hardener for the 2K paint ordered lastweek.