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| Author: | Tony Burd [ Sun Nov 08, 2020 7:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L |
Removed and stripped the front subframe, the front mounting bolts were rusted to the spacers so had to drill those out. Otherwise it is all in good condition. I will get it all powder coated.  The car has been badly painted in the past so the guy who is painting the car said it would be best to strip it back to bare metal. Madmart makes it look easy but this wing took most of the afternoon. 
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| Author: | new to this [ Sun Nov 08, 2020 8:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L |
tony How did you strip the paint ?,when i did mine i used wire brush on angle grinder dave |
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| Author: | Tony Burd [ Sun Nov 08, 2020 8:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L |
Hi Dave I am using industrial paint stripper as I don't want to create a load of dust. |
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| Author: | new to this [ Sun Nov 08, 2020 8:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L |
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Hi Dave
TonyI am using industrial paint stripper as I don't want to create a load of dust. Be careful using paint stripper,make sure is doesnt get into any seams,it can affect the paint when you repaint the car Dave |
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| Author: | Matt Cotton [ Mon Nov 09, 2020 10:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L |
Great work Tony! The clean and strip discs are also good at removing paint and don't damage the metal underneath...time consuming though and messy. At least you will know what is underneath your new paint and there is less risk of any reaction etc. Enjoy! |
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| Author: | Tony Burd [ Mon Nov 09, 2020 12:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L |
Hi Matt Yes I used those discs on underside of the Rover, as you say very messy. I will stick with the stripper and watch out for the seams. |
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| Author: | Tony Burd [ Wed Dec 30, 2020 7:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L |
With shell now completely bare it went off today to be blasted underneath, last bits of welding done then paint. I gave up with the paint stripper.   
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| Author: | Tony Burd [ Wed Dec 30, 2020 7:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L |
Got the front suspension bits back from the powder coaters, all looking very nice. 
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| Author: | Matt Cotton [ Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L |
Great to see Tony! A very useful bit of kit that for transportation too. Is it the same chap who painted MSO for you doing the work? All the best with cleaning up the odd's and sods while it is away - an ideal time for that at the moment! |
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| Author: | Tony Burd [ Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L |
Yep it is being painted at the same shop as MSO, but it has gone to a new guy for the blasting and welding, a bit of a gamble but he seems to know his stuff. |
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| Author: | Tony Burd [ Sat Jan 23, 2021 1:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L |
The underside has been blasted and all is pretty solid, boot floor and offside chassis rail under the wheel arch are the worst. Oh and the bulkhead☹       
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| Author: | new to this [ Sat Jan 23, 2021 2:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L |
Tony Did you have to take the car to the sand blaster,or was he mobile ? Dave |
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| Author: | Tony Burd [ Sat Jan 23, 2021 4:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L |
Hi Dave I had to take the car to him, he does not offer a mobile service. Cheers Tony |
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| Author: | new to this [ Sun Jan 24, 2021 9:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L |
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Hi Dave
TonyI had to take the car to him, he does not offer a mobile service. Cheers Tony do you know if any one does a mobile service |
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| Author: | Tony Burd [ Sun Jan 24, 2021 10:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L |
Sorry no, it's pretty messy maybe soda blasting, best Google it. |
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