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Re: Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2015 4:46 pm
by Mad Mart
It doesn't look like we achieved much today but there has been stuff going on that hasn't been fitted yet.
Headlining has now been finished off. It had two coats of vinyl silk and the grab handles have been cleaned up and fitted...
Wiring loom, brake union and pipes fitted...
Re: Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 8:55 pm
by MalcGE
Mart, looks excellent as always. That Vinyl Silk trick seems to deliver excellent results and I know Ken has used it many a time, but it still sounds alien.
Looking forward to seeing thi come together
Re: Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 9:57 pm
by Karlos
Vinyl Silk? As in Dulux emulsion? Or is that a special coating?
Any more info please.
Re: Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 10:26 pm
by Toledo Man
It is just normal emulsion paint.
Re: Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 1:13 pm
by Flyfisherman
Karlos wrote:Vinyl Silk? As in Dulux emulsion? Or is that a special coating?
Any more info please.
As daves say ordinary emulsion
See attached
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=22555
And its still looking good.
Paul
Re: Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 1:29 pm
by James467
I think it'll look really nice in pomegranite grey with a couple of 'feature' panels!
Re: Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2015 9:24 pm
by Toledo Man
That's another job to add to my list. I've had a look at mine and it would benefit from some emulsion.
Re: Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)
Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2015 5:44 pm
by Mad Mart
Vinyl roof fitted this afternoon...
Hopefully have the subframe, engine & gearbox fitted tomorrow.
Re: Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:02 am
by tony g
Speedy work as usual Mart. Id be interested to see more detailed work on the roof fitting as I may have one to do soon. Is it just contact adhesive? How is it best to get the folds and tucks into the screen rubber areas and the bit that ends on the A pillars is that glued and folded then glued to the a post?
Must admit its quite daunting to think about but yours look nice and smooth
Tony
Re: Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 8:49 pm
by Mad Mart
Tony, if you look through my other restos there should be a few more detailed pics. Mary does the trimming, gradually cutting the vinyl back into the windscreen surround. But PM me if you need any more pointers.
Re: Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 8:56 pm
by Mad Mart
Re: Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 9:20 pm
by tony g
Ok Mart i'll have a scan through
Tony
Mad Mart wrote:Tony, if you look through my other restos there should be a few more detailed pics. Mary does the trimming, gradually cutting the vinyl back into the windscreen surround. But PM me if you need any more pointers.
Re: Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 10:03 am
by Jon Tilson
Single circuot brakes on this one then Mart?
I thought this would be a dual....
Jonners
Re: Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 10:17 am
by mahony
As always coming along nicely
, no reason why this should have a Dual system on a 'r' reg Jon, my 's' reg Nov 77 has a single system fitted
Re: Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 11:46 am
by Mad Mart
Jon Tilson wrote:Single circuot brakes on this one then Mart?
I thought this would be a dual....
Jonners
I think XJX must have been in the middle of the changeover where they were possibly using up the stock of single line bits. As Colin has provided me with a new M/C as well I thought I would keep it single line.
