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.
Very good progress, Anton! I am glad you are learning so much from this project. I remember many years ago and whilst in London, I decided to take on the challenge of repairing a deep scratch on my first car, a Civic, and ended up spending even more than if I'd despatched the job to the professionals. But, it was worth the hassle, as nothing beats learning about the fine art of achieving quality automotive bodywork restoration.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the end result! :-)
Billy.
Hi Uncle Billy,
ReplyDeleteYes, it is progressing, only after about 2 months of sitting in the workshop. Not extremely satisfied with how Tim has gone about doing so, but eventually things will get done and we will see the final finish on it when I go around to the paintshop.
Can't wait to see FINNIE with its new coat of paint! But even more, to see FINNIE completely restored.
Ant.
Twang, can you find out how many coats of paint?
ReplyDeleteDad
I will be going to the shop one day to see.
DeleteI don't understand why Peter needed to prime it up and now it has to be remove and sanded down for another coat of primer. And they are charging me 12 K for the paint job. Can you explain?
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