The painting of FINNIE is progressing gradually.
The slowest part of the process is when all removable panels are taken off and rubbed down prior to the application of the etch primer coat. The panels then have to be sanded down to remove any imperfections and irregularities. An undercoat will then be applied.
The panels will then be fitted for a final inspection of the finish and alignment. They will then be removed again to apply the final colour to the inside surfaces. After that, they will be fitted back for the car to be painted in the finish colour.
The finish colour will be white, as it has been for the while. Two Pack (Twin-Pack or 2K) paint will be used as it gives a much deeper look and finish, lasts longer and more hard wearing than acrylic paint. It is a very expensive process as toxic fumes and chemicals are given off and it takes hours to dry under heat in a tightly sealed off paint booth. A highly experienced professional has to perform the task properly or else paint will start peeling in no time and the car will start rusting in various places.
Let's hope it turns out right.
Here are some photos of the car just before application of the etch primer coat.
Rear passenger side door.
Front passenger side door.
Hood panel.
Bonnet panel.
More photos will be uploaded as soon as I visit the paint shop again.
The paint shop is:
Turcons Panel Beating & Spray Painting
223B Barrington Street, Bibra Lake
Western Australia 6163
Tel: 9434 2727
I think the paint shop was originally called John's Paint.
