paulplom Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Boredom and because I quite like it, I've decided to give my bini some attention. I'm gonna start on the rusty rust spots and tidy it up a bit. I'm wither going to make it loads better or make a pigs ear of it, be embarassed to drive it and sell it on heee at a great loss.I've never done body work btw. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk stonedagain, Split_Pin, DVee8 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 I called to toolstation on my way back from shopping and bought what I think I need. Bodge, some wire wheel drill things and two grades of wet and dry.Any idea what the colour code or where I can find it?Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Jim Bell and DVee8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 I had some rust treatment delivered through the week.1st job is to remove the rear light. This looks readily accesible.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 good luck, bodywork gives me the fear (which is probably why my mx5 is a bit of a scruff) but my instinct would be to leave the very obvious chip on the the bonnet until last, have a 'practice' on somewhere less obvious that can be covered with a well placed sticker if it goes tits up. you might get away with one of those touch up kits that halfords do if its just stone chips ? stonedagain and paulplom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 It's quite bad around the rear light. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Jim Bell, Split_Pin and theshadow 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyrew Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 As said above leave the bonnet chip until last. That rear light area is a perfect place to start. Plenty of videos online for basic DIY paint jobs. The bloke from torque steer on you tube does some good ones, plenty of little tips and tricks. paulplom and Dan302 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 The rust is higher thsn the metal work. I think I might need the grinder?Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk UltraWomble and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyrew Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Got a file? paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 The grinder fettled it.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Andyrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Bollocks of steel here Paul lad. Best of luck pal ? paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 2nd coat of vactan. How many will it need?Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk gm and theshadow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Dunno to be fair. Only ever put one on. Surely that'll do with primer, top coat and laquer all on it? paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 Rust is a bastard for coming back.I've done the bonnet.I going to give it one more coat then cover it with the only paint I have which is satin black. I need to find the colour code so I can order a tin of spray.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk tapir, theshadow and Jim Bell 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djoptix Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 1 hour ago, paulplom said: make a pigs ear of it, be embarassed to drive it and sell it on heee at a great loss. Dibs. paulplom, Microwave and stonedagain 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 HahahaSent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Hunt Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 You be alright, good so far. you want to ‘feather the paint edges’. Use your wet n dry paper ‘wet’ with some hand soap. Ideally flat it back and feather before you rust treat. Then a thin skim of filler, flat that back. I normally mask of the painted area and just prime the exposed area. Several light coats of primer to build up the depth. then take the masking off and blend the primer into the surrounding paint. them a few more coats of primer over a larger area including some of the existing paint. De nib the primer and apply your colour coat. Several light coats paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickvw72 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 I used to paint cars. I still do kind off, but not for a living. Anyway.. Rust loves to come back and will, something like bolt hamber deox should remove it. Never had success with just a converter. Think that’s gonna be a pearl colour, id apply the colour in a lot of light coats, random fashion to avoid striping. Keep repairs, primer and base coats to small as possible size, You wanna lacquer at least a few 6 inch at least, past the colour you’ve sprayed. Don’t get a hard edge to coats, should then be able to polish it out. paulplom and warch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickvw72 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Here’s my mk2 golf, you can see all the different layers feathered out. Colour coats, then lacquer in top. paulplom and Isaac Hunt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 Thanks for the advice. I'm not after a perfect job. Just something half tidy. Anything's better than a car covered in scabs. I'm gonna have to google how to get the paint code.Can anyone send a link on ebay/amazon for some primer and some laquer plz.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Good work, I use Vactan too. Looks like you had more success today than I did with mine. paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 Would this do for a primer? https://www.toolstation.com/plastikote-metal-paint-primer-spray-paint-400ml/p48232 If it'll do I'm going to sand the car and apply it till I get the top coat. And what about this for laquer? https://www.toolstation.com/plastikote-quick-dry-clear-lacquer-spray-paint/p95217 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Plastikote isn't for cars really. Hold on 5 mins, I got a rattle can for my blue 75 from eBay and the colour match was brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302341610133 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 Thanks for that. I've gone for this one. A bit cheaper and quicker delivery. And you get the primer. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MINI-Full-Car-Paint-Aerosol-Repair-Kit-DARK-SILVER-871/221133699354?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Hunt Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 4 hours ago, paulplom said: Would this do for a primer? https://www.toolstation.com/plastikote-metal-paint-primer-spray-paint-400ml/p48232 If it'll do I'm going to sand the car and apply it till I get the top coat. And what about this for laquer? https://www.toolstation.com/plastikote-quick-dry-clear-lacquer-spray-paint/p95217 Tool station primer, satin black and lacquer are fine, all cellulose based and i'be used primer and lacquer on Alloy wheels (with sparkle silver in between'. I've used statin black on lots of stuff, it would be ideal for sills etc check out the lacquer though, I can't recall my toolstation stuff being plasticiote, I will check paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 These came off very easily surprisingly. I have a tin of satin black under the sink. I'll, rub them down and apply some vatcan first.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Shirley Knott 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 I've just turtle waxed the roof. It's come up quite well. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Shirley Knott 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 Handily they dipped straight into the bottle.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 Wet and dried. Hung up and 1st coat applied.After warming and shaking the tin 1st of course.I wish I knew what the fuck I was doing. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk DavidB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 Not mint but 100% better.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Shirley Knott 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now