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Post by ljonez on Apr 8, 2008 22:05:48 GMT 1
well the girlfreind will be having her car back sunday because it passed its mot today so she will be finishing it off in uni. but i have told her to send pics etc
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Post by ljonez on May 2, 2008 22:41:41 GMT 1
little update i had planned on having my bonnet finished by singleton but work has put a stop to that. did manage to get its final coat on today, after much flatting to remove the last coat which reacted for some unknown reason.  when i get chance its flat it all ( again) then t-cut it then polish it |
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Post by ljonez on May 2, 2008 22:53:17 GMT 1
that was the 6th but the 5th coat reacted so that came back off, so its had 6 but technicly theres only 5 on there, if that makes sense?
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Post by minichick on May 2, 2008 23:05:13 GMT 1
Phil is thinking of doing the same to mine, just a panel at a time as we havn't got a garage
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Post by ljonez on May 2, 2008 23:21:58 GMT 1
Phil is thinking of doing the same to mine, just a panel at a time as we havn't got a garage yeah thats the way im doing it at the moment, i'll be honest it does take alot of effort but i think the end result will be worth it. |
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Post by ljonez on May 11, 2008 19:50:12 GMT 1
well the bonnet is finished ( for now) im still not completly happy with it but its got to wait as i have bigger fish to fry. after a t-cut and polish  |
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Post by dai9fxey on May 11, 2008 20:10:13 GMT 1
Looks Okay from here LJ. Well tidy.  |
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Post by irishstick on May 11, 2008 20:15:41 GMT 1
what did you use to flatten the paint back and remove the roller marks? very fine wet and dry- loads of elbow grease?  ?? looks really good tho, and a deep shine,  |
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Post by ljonez on May 11, 2008 20:21:52 GMT 1
what did you use to flatten the paint back and remove the roller marks? very fine wet and dry- loads of elbow grease? ?? looks really good tho, and a deep shine, yep some 1200 wet&dry luckly the paint self levels so doesnt leave marks from the roller. then when its flat t-cut followed by polish |
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Post by gar1380 on Jun 17, 2008 10:11:40 GMT 1
thats looking well neat |
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Post by Custard on Mar 17, 2010 1:02:29 GMT 1
v know its an old thread anyone else tried this method as seems brill to me |
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Post by miniac on Mar 19, 2010 6:30:30 GMT 1
thats gonna be my next project looks great
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Post by Phil J on Mar 19, 2010 13:05:55 GMT 1
And if you want to see how NOT to do it I'll post the pics up of my attempt next week  |
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Post by jd12345 on Mar 19, 2010 14:19:34 GMT 1
should me interesting!
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Post by ljonez on Mar 19, 2010 14:33:32 GMT 1
ah another project i never got around to finishing ( we split up) if u need any advice phil you only need ask
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Post by Phil J on Mar 19, 2010 21:42:25 GMT 1
Cheers mate  Although knowing my painting maybe I should start a new thread.. "Artexing a Mini " ;D |
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Post by Custard on Mar 19, 2010 23:55:36 GMT 1
OOhh phil is creating a new paint effect ;D well gonna give this a go as well when the new shell is in the garage , gonna need loads of advice ( nothing new there  ) |
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Post by Phil J on Mar 20, 2010 0:00:42 GMT 1
;D No nipping over till the paint is dry |
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Post by Custard on Mar 20, 2010 0:20:08 GMT 1
2-3 days hhmmm said so in the thread Artex the new summer look by the house of phil |
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Post by Phil J on Mar 20, 2010 0:30:37 GMT 1
It should be set by then ;D Here's a preview  |
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Although knowing my painting maybe I should start a new thread.. "Artexing a Mini " ;D
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