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[hoody99]

Looks great to me and will look different on top of stanchion I'm sure as to just normal smooth primer and will look very different in natural light

[Davethepioneer]

Looks great to me and will look different on top of stanchion I'm sure as to just normal smooth primer and will look very different in natural light

Cheers mate I'm hoping so.

[hoody99]

Hi dave where did you get the pre cut strips of paper for your sanding board

[Davethepioneer]

It's from a company in Bolton called kemtech.

http://www.kemtech.co.uk/pricelist.jpg

[beastyheff]

the other thing i've just thought of as well dave, i had a purple pearl that i put on a tr7 in the 90's and that was really dark until i shot the lacquer over it .Was a bit of a bum puckering moment though, i just had to trust the paint guy in the end.

[Davethepioneer]

the other thing i've just thought of as well dave, i had a purple pearl that i put on a tr7 in the 90's and that was really dark until i shot the lacquer over it .Was a bit of a bum puckering moment though, i just had to trust the paint guy in the end.

It's a good point! I'm sure all will be ok in the end.......if I ever get there lol

[hoody99]

If you get there lol you not far from it lol

[Davethepioneer]

If you get there lol you not far from it lol

Oh I'm a long way off yet and I have a few busy weeks ahead so progress will be slow. My worst nightmare will be painting it and then finding some flaw, it would be gut wrenching lol

[hoody99]

I wouldn't worry bout it if its just a flaw in the paint it would be an easy fix just time consuming your not far as you playing with colour can't wait to be there lol

[hoody99]

Hi dave what grade of paper you using for taking down the filler I'm using 180 then 320 and its hard work lol

[Davethepioneer]

Hi mate, you can take it down with a more coarse one if you need to. Basically you will find that you will put filler on then take it off then put it on again and repeat so I use a coarse paper to get to where I basically want to be then start working through the grades. You will still end up with sand marks so then you will want to use top stop or similar really fine filler and you a mega fine paper to finish it off

[hoody99]

Cheers bud the 320 I'm using leaves it very smooth. Smooth enough for a coat of high build and its done. It's just getting it there is taking ages lol

[Davethepioneer]

I know fella, takes forever but will be worth it. Don't forget to do your guide coat before finally top coating

[Jmccrary]

Looking really good! I wish I had your talent with body work! Keep up the good work and the other fight!

[myredmini]

If thats proper basecoat is requires 2k lacquer over the top once dry, only 2k Paint which is the colour which you mix with hardener is direct gloss.