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Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L
Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 7:45 pm
by Tony Burd
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.
Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L
Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 8:05 pm
by new to this
tony
How did you strip the paint ?,when i did mine i used wire brush on angle grinder
dave
Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L
Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 8:10 pm
by Tony Burd
Hi Dave
I am using industrial paint stripper as I don't want to create a load of dust.
Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L
Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 8:15 pm
by new to this
Tony Burd wrote: ↑Sun Nov 08, 2020 8:10 pm
Hi Dave
I am using industrial paint stripper as I don't want to create a load of dust.
Tony
Be careful using paint stripper,make sure is doesnt get into any seams,it can affect the paint when you repaint the car
Dave
Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L
Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2020 10:54 am
by Matt Cotton
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!
Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L
Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2020 12:32 pm
by Tony Burd
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.
Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 7:34 pm
by Tony Burd
Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 7:38 pm
by Tony Burd
Got the front suspension bits back from the powder coaters, all looking very nice.
Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:45 pm
by Matt Cotton
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!
Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:11 pm
by Tony Burd
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.
Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2021 1:39 pm
by Tony Burd
Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2021 2:31 pm
by new to this
Tony
Did you have to take the car to the sand blaster,or was he mobile ?
Dave
Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2021 4:19 pm
by Tony Burd
Hi Dave
I had to take the car to him, he does not offer a mobile service.
Cheers
Tony
Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 9:31 pm
by new to this
Tony Burd wrote: ↑Sat Jan 23, 2021 4:19 pm
Hi Dave
I had to take the car to him, he does not offer a mobile service.
Cheers
Tony
Tony
do you know if any one does a mobile service
Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 10:52 pm
by Tony Burd
Sorry no, it's pretty messy maybe soda blasting, best Google it.
