IanMc Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 1 hour ago, H-400 said: Hi Ian, was just joking😄, To be very honest, I am very pleased to hear that... doing a job on your own car is one thing, but somebody else's is a totally different ball game. As we all know, one man's 'mint condition' is another mans 'needs some TLC'. A question for everyone: what is the correct 'starting' position for a window winder handle. I just placed mine in what I thought was a natural/uncluttered part of the door - but looking at Herman's now I'm not sure. A tiny detail I know, but interesting all the same. Perhaps someone with an old brochure showing the interior might be able to help here? Oh wait - just remembered I have an old Vauxhall brochure tucked away somewhere... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 Well these all just add to the confusion - the brochure shows different winder positions across the range Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. I think that I might just put this out of my head, its all too much 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 My window was not completely up, but they point to the same direction as the one in this pic, that car is in new condition with very low mileage: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. My car is never resprayed, so I think my doorcards were never taken of. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 This afternoon I wanted to experiment on a small section of the car to see how it would react to my flatting and compounding. The car was painted about a year ago using White Gloss coach enamel paint (wacky man!). I chose the bottom of the NSR quarter, only because it was the nearest to the door and the bushes on the driveway are now so overgrown I didnt want to risk going right up This is what I started with: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. The process I used - only really because these were the materials in my garage: 320 grit wet and dry 600 grit wet and dry 1200 grit wet and dry G3 compound applied with a sponge head on an electric drill. (No polish yet applied) So after about 30 minutes, this is what we have: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. The photos dont do it a justice really, its come up really well. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Yup, seems like you got the gloss out of that. Can clearly see the Matt in the first pic in comparison 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 When I started this project I used an Excel spreadsheet to list all of the jobs to do. Then as I progressed, more things either cropped up or occurred to me I should undertake. After updating this list last night, I also did an ‘AutoSum’ to find out how many jobs had been finished - to my huge surprise it was 669 !!! Crikey, no wonder it’s taking me forever to finish lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exclusive Opel Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Just don't add up the £££ 😲 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 38 minutes ago, Exclusive Opel said: Just don't add up the £££ 😲 I do actually have that information as well. Including the car (£300) and delivery from the South coast (£165), the car currently owes me close to £1,250 - but its probably only worth £2,000 ? Oh well, what else would I be doing with my time... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 4 hours ago, IanMc said: When I started this project I used an Excel spreadsheet to list all of the jobs to do. Then as I progressed, more things either cropped up or occurred to me I should undertake. After updating this list last night, I also did an ‘AutoSum’ to find out how many jobs had been finished - to my huge surprise it was 669 !!! Crikey, no wonder it’s taking me forever to finish lol I did type a reply to this and submitted it. but it hasn't come up!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooker Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 On 16/05/2020 at 11:33, IanMc said: A question for everyone: what is the correct 'starting' position for a window winder handle. No idea if there’s a real answer to that. Pragmatically over the years I’ve positioned winders on cars in general at ‘8 o clock’ on the drivers door & ‘4 o clock’ on the passengers, that falls to had easily from the wheel but more importantly you’re on an upward move still pushing away so less leverage & therefore less likely to tear off the handle when furiously winding up to avoid the oncoming HGV & large puddle... Trying to get a perfect 45degree ‘9 o clock’ setting is bound to be near impossible & discovering you’re a lot more OCD than you ever thought! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 I decided to spend some time on the rest of the NSR quarter this afternoon. I started with this: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. As you can see, its very flat and orange peely. I used the same equipment as yesterday and ended up with this: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. It is much better, but I think that I might have another go in the week with the 1200 grit and G3 compound, just to see if I can coach a bit more out of it. Have to be honest and say that I worry about burning through the paint though, especially as I am using a power tool for the G3. Have a nice evening everyone. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 This evening I made a start flatting the paint on the NS door and front wing. I used the 360 and 600 grit papers, then tomorrow I hope to hit it them with the 1200 grit and the G3 Strangely, I actually find the whole process quite therapeutic - sad really isn't it Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 On 17/05/2020 at 17:15, IanMc said: I decided to spend some time on the rest of the NSR quarter this afternoon. I started with this: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. As you can see, its very flat and orange peely. I used the same equipment as yesterday and ended up with this: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. It is much better, but I think that I might have another go in the week with the 1200 grit and G3 compound, just to see if I can coach a bit more out of it. Have to be honest and say that I worry about burning through the paint though, especially as I am using a power tool for the G3. Have a nice evening everyone. Have got a polisher and yes burn through the paint,so got some of there’s from eBay, use with a drill polished up the cbr650f a great, did not damage the paint at all worked really well Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 17 hours ago, 1200bandit said: Have got a polisher and yes burn through the paint,so got some of there’s from eBay, use with a drill polished up the cbr650f a great, did not damage the paint at all worked really well Hi Wayne, I hope that you are keeping well? Those heads are exactly the same as the ones I have, I still get scared though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 (edited) Hi lan all is well ( but still can get the bike MOT ) The bike polish up very well ( did not f##k up the paint) As the head spins slowly is Dont F ##k the paint l found it okay to use , as l did f##c up the paint on sticky Hope your son is doing well. As well the cat’s Edited May 20, 2020 by 1200bandit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 (edited) On 20/05/2020 at 22:23, 1200bandit said: Hope your son is doing well. As well the cat’s So far, so good mate - thanks for asking, it means a lot I managed to get a bit more flatting and compounding done on the nearside this afternoon. Pretty happy so far. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Have a great weekend everyone. Edited May 24, 2020 by IanMc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 This afternoon I flatted and compounded the front panel - its come up pretty well again. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. I'm off work tomorrow, so I can put the lights back in, bumper on etc. After that I'm off for a drive to Barnard Castle, I hear its very nice 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 Made a small start on the wet sanding/flatting of the boot lid at lunch today. This is what I started with: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Hopefully this evening I can post some 'after' photos... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 As hoped, I manged to squeeze in an hour wet flatting and compounding the boot lid this evening. I think that its come out quite well. A little bit of polish and I think we will call that done. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Have a nice evening everyone 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooker Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Looking great Ian, this is a really inspirational thread & a half! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Looking very nice, l whoud not have the patience to wait this long to polish it You are going to run out of things to do soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 3 hours ago, 1200bandit said: Looking very nice, l whoud not have the patience to wait this long to polish it You are going to run out of things to do soon Hi Wayne, Yes I know what you mean, but I have had plenty of other things to do in the mean time of course. Then factor in the other 'problems' we have had here in the last 6 months and quite honestly, I dont know where that year has gone mate. It will probably take me another 2-3 weeks to get around the car with the wet sanding and compounding at the current rate, then its on to the headliner and boot carpet. Then I can probably start to look at my long list of little bits and bobs, but we all have those dont we? - those are the things that fill up a few empty Autumn/Winter evenings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Go to know you and family are on the up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 (edited) This morning I decided to make a bit of a start on the roof. This is our starting point prior to any wet sanding - a little dusty and definitely a bit 'flat' too: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Hopefully I can post some photos by the middle of the week to show you how it ended up. Have a nice day everyone. Edited June 7, 2020 by IanMc 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 I found some time this evening to finish wet sanding the roof, then wet over it a couple of times with the G3 compound - not too shabby now really. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Have a nice evening everyone. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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