mantasrme Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I like them in white, but there are lots of white ones around. How about Black Uploaded with ImageShack.us 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Power Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 cheers mate, low turbo for now. hoping to uprate when run in and ive got more money. but for now its going to be a low turbo. not thought about there not been alot of room:( the cross members looking great now its nearly built. well worth the the money:) Don't panic it all fits, its just nasty to work on! Re. colour.....no idea! Difficult one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I like them in white, but there are lots of white ones around. How about Black Uploaded with ImageShack.us silver I like both of these, really nice , I nearly had mine painted in the Astro Silver colour, but my missus reminded me that I bought the car for the Monaco Blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 mick how about red or Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 yes gary, been thinking about red alot:-) i do like the red with door decals too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christ Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Red FTW Some impressive work going on, just one thing...... Looks like you know what you're doing but are those seat bars up to the job just being welded at the ends like that? normally they have spreader/reinforcing plates where they attach to the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 i pretty sure seats will be fine. we did think about that. and as for colour ive decided oooooon red with door decals. staying with org colour but a differant shade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggressor Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 red great colour nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Love red with decals, the one on the forum with the Porsche wheels looks the nuts!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 (edited) another busy weekend:) the cars had 2 coats of high build primer. i will be flattening most of next week. will be painting the underside next weekend. along with all the nuts n crannys. top coat soooooon:) ferrari red with black revo wheels with a polished rim. now for beer and a chicken tikka masala:) Edited June 3, 2014 by mickappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I can't believe how fast you are doing this It's annoying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opelscott22 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Looking good!! fairly cracking on with it! You must tell us your secret, Id be happy to get to this stage by the summer... Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 awesome, looking sh#t hot there, as said by others wish mine was at this stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 im loving doin it at the minute:) when i got the back arches on today i just stood back n thought foooook me a manta 400:) 1st time its all been the same colour since i got it. cant wait for some colour.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) got the paint today:) underside to be done this weekend:) Edited June 3, 2014 by mickappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 (edited) got the underside done in 2 pack along with boot and inside. top coat will be base coat n laquer.. same colour Edited June 3, 2014 by mickappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Looking fantastic Mick, you are gunning this. Have you got a deadline or just pure enthusasim. I have been productive (not as much as you) on mine and it feels good when it's coming together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 both mate:-) want it done for june. am just tryin to do a bit a day. soon gets done then:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) getting ready for topcoat Edited June 3, 2014 by mickappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Power Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Looking very good, rapid work! Are you not flatting the quarters? Just see the guidecoat still on!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 all to flatten yet. front wings to go back on then its off:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Power Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Cool, are you doing the basecoat and lacquer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 bought myself an extractor fan a new deviliss finishing gun and a nice heater. its getting done in 4 stages. engine bay. roof. back quarters n valance. then front wings and bumper. my garage is getting turned in to a booth for a few week. not ideal but no other option if im wanting it done by june. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lundgren_85 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 If you spray the floor with some water before you start painting you minimize the amount of dust on the car. It's an easy tip to a good finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Power Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 bought myself an extractor fan a new deviliss finishing gun and a nice heater. its getting done in 4 stages. engine bay. roof. back quarters n valance. then front wings and bumper. my garage is getting turned in to a booth for a few week. not ideal but no other option if im wanting it done by june. Sounds like a plan! Get yourself a bit of "tacky booth coat" from your paint supplier, line the walls with plastic and spray em with the tacky stuff, and the floor too. As above, keep the floor well wetted. Extractor can be a mixed blessing. Means you can see what you are doing, and helps with the finish by moving some of the overspray, but when we used to use our old "tent" setup, because you create negative pressure with the extractor, it dries to pull dirt in from everywhere. If you seal it up, it just generates vacuum and can't extract. Its a tricky one, its why proper booths use and "in" fan and an "out" fan, which you balance to set the pressure in the booth. You'll be alright in stints on the basecoat without extract as long as you wear an airfed mask, and you might get away with the lacquer without it too if you keep the areas fairly small. The overspray will dull the finish but it will flat out ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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