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Not a lot done tonight 

painted the inner wing.Put a a second coat of paint on the front inner wings.

Bit more body filler on the bonnet.

When it stops raining will get a lot more done 

Got this today l see if it works 

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So that’s the wiper panel,bonnet,front panel all sanded ready for a dry coat of paint 

Got fed up with sanding, so l l thought if l can make the rear trim panels look better,Put some car carpet on the trim ,looks a lot better 

Have got a o/s kick panel missing,Can l make one out of this photos 3 and 4

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I made both of my kick panels with 0.8mm sheet steel, drilled all holes and slots needed and got them powder coated black, then fitted the plastic service book holder on the passenger side one. Looks great.

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So tonight sanded the front wings,and spoiler.

Had some news this week, The garage is going to be coveted into a small flat by the end of year ,so no more garage 

When the Sticky is done, l will be up for sale, Already have the Bandit up for sale 

I also have a few 2.0 Manta parts that will have to go

Life can change so quickly 

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Got a bit of a family problem at this time.

Looks like the garage will have to be turned into a room.

so manta will have to be sold when the paint is done 

The Bandit (which l have had for 16 years) has now been sold ,gutted 

 

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Hi Wayne,

I'm truly sorry to hear this. Family must always come first though, above absolutely everything.

Fingers crossed, things work themselves out for you soon and you can find a way to keep the car you searched so long for.

All the best matey  :thumbup

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I am still going to finish sticky,Hopefully by the end of July.

Going to start working on sticky next week 

Then it will be sold .This is Manta number 8 

In a few years may be able to get number 9

Will stay in the club just to see what going on 

Thanks for the support 

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Thought l have a go at painting tonight as it’s very sunny and warm 

All did not go well,spray gun not set up probably looking a bit of a mess 

But got the gun set up right now l think,Let it dry and rub down again 

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Spraying looks so easy as well doesn't it, which of course it is for the Pro's - but to us mere mortals/amateurs, its very tough to get right. Top man for even trying it matey!

Just a though - something you could consider Wayne is lying them on their backs, so you have a much flatter surface to spray - would that help do you think?

Good luck regardless!

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Good call on the lying wings flat lan.

When we had a body shop that’s how they painted the wings (on proper frame)

Sanded down the wings once flatted the paint not looking to bad on one ,some reaction on on the other wing

Had to much paint coming though the gun.

l think l have adjusted it correctly 

This is the first time l have painted using a spray gun in 35 years 

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You just know when you get a reaction it’s time to remove the paint 

one wing turn out ok ,that’s when l got the paint gun adjustment ok

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This morning l put a bit of paint on the wing l removed the paint from just so it does not rust 

l think l have got the spray gun right 

Painted the rear spoiler (was bright red) turned out very well.

Happy with the finish 

Got granddaughter staying this weekend so of for shower and play

Also a very sad day on Friday,the bandit went to South Wales,But Going to a good home 

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