1200bandit Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 Tonight masked up the engine bay one and haft hours ,forgot to that a photo as the masking up looks really good Painted the bonnet and front bumper its the best paint job l have done, Was getting a lot of orang peal ,then all of a sudden the paint gun started to work spot on Not going into the garage for the next 2 days But so far looking excellent 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. As for the coolant hose that goes to the throttle body it goes to the thermostat housing ,which is blanked off Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 That does look good, gloss is deep 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 Just hope that the rest of the car doesn’t look bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Looking good, just takes a bit of time to get it right. last time i did mine i found by the end of it i was getting the hang of it and actually enjoying it 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) Had a quick check tonight miss a bit on the front bumper, mix a small bit of paint and that’s sorted Paint still a bit soft in the mixing pot so going to level it alone Have keep one sticker on the front bumper (just as a bit of the past history) Done a photo of the masking up under the bonnet which l think is very neat The bonnet is looking good as 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. Edited August 20, 2019 by 1200bandit 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 (edited) Tonight refitted the spot lights to the bumper and rework the wiring Painted the underside of the bonnet Will wax oil the front chassis legs before l refit the bumper The wife has some time off looking after her mum so may not get a lot done over the next week or so Will remove the masking as don’t need the masking tape hard to come off and damage the paint 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. Edited August 21, 2019 by 1200bandit 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 Just a quick visit tonight, remove the masking tape refit the bonnet struts Tried to remove the blank not happing The bonnet needs fattening and polished The powder of the sun and beer got me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Today wax oil the front chassis legs ( buggier to get of your hair) Fit the front bumper back on ,wired the spot lights up (no worries about poor headlights) The clear indicators look good against the white paint Had a little go at flattening the bonnet ,comes up 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Looking great now isn’t it?! Is there an Opel Blitz to go in the centre of the front panel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 I know that they on eBay for £15.00 so l will get some The progress for me has been a slow dew to incorrect paint,ect But happy with results so far Put so much into this (and go to go a bit more) gutted it as to be sold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 I take it that things haven’t changed then Wayne and ‘Sticky’ still has to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 It’s looking that way, What can l say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 1 hour ago, 1200bandit said: It’s looking that way, What can l say Bummer, still got my fingers crossed for you though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Have just put sticky up for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Good luck with the sale Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Indeed glws 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Good luck, shes looking great 🙂 You've done a great job there mate! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 I will continue to carry some work on sticky Will flattened and polish the bonnet ,o/s door tonight will post when it is done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Flattened polish the bonnet come up well .l think it will need a bit more work on bonnet, but it gives a idea what the outcome will be like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonga Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Good luck with sale. Hope you manage a small profit after the work you've put in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 I am going to lose as the Manta stands my about £5,000 But it’s got to be sold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) To night started to masking up sticky for n/s door ready to prepare for paint All so will blow in the rear 1/4 at the bottom The bonnet turned out really well Will jack up and remove the lower trim (again) 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. Edited August 28, 2019 by 1200bandit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I will be sending you mine to paint, your becoming an expert now 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 Yeah happy the way the paint has turned out so far The biggest problem l have got it the garage is not that wide so can be a bit snug when painting the side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonga Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Looking good 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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