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[ribz0]

That is looking awesome Daz!! great job on the paint.... nothing better than seeing fresh paint on... What color is that you are painting? it looks lighter than the racing green.... looks great!!!

[Daz1968]

It's gn37 almond green, common on mk1 minis and morris minors, thanks for comments only issue with home painting is the dust nibs need wet sanding then polishing, but will leave them for a few days to fully harden
Here's a pic showing the doors and reflection


And one of some of my hard work today as been sanding, wire brushing and priming some ancillary bits ready for a coat of black 2k gloss

[ToM 2012]

that paint job is excellent tap your self on the shoulder there mate. 

[peterjh]

Superb job, looking really good ! That shine looks really nice.i know what you mean about the dust nibs, had them myself and when I have painted in the past there is always a fly that finds its way in there as well. Thats when you could do with a mate with a spray booth you can borrow ! Good work fella !

[SAL 821X]

That paint looks unbeleiveable matey! I hope i can get the same with celly.

[ribz0]

ok, thanks for that... its a nice color...

Hey.. thats to be expected when you dont have a booth but still... nice finish after the sand and buff...

Looking forward to see the end product... keep up the great work...

Cheers

[Daz1968]

Another small update, painted rest of ancillary bits black

Also wet sanded and tried to compound doors, not gone as well as I hoped and need some better compound, they are flat and smooth just the paint is very hard and I am left with some very fine scratches, should get there though,

[RossKnight]

This is stunning, and you should be very happy with the paint finish, especially painted in a garage!

[Daz1968]

Been busy sorting parts and cleaning and painting them to try and get things back together, starting to look like a car now but still a way to go












Need to get doors fitted soon then start spending on a few bits again

[Wigeon Incognito]

Fantastic work and inspiring me to give a project a go myself. It's a lovely looking car.

Matt.

[Jared Mk3]

Really has come together nicely, can't wait to see the final result.

[Petrol]

Nice work, attention to detail is always worth it in the long run

I would try Farecla G10 on the wet sanded areas, it's a bit finer than G3 and would get rid of those scratches.

 

Pete

 

 

 

[minimissions]

Stunning amazing work.. and love the colour :)

[Daz1968]

Thanks for comments, I have now found that g6 will remove the scratches although a bit late for the doors as I repainted them, however at least now I can denib and polish them without fear of being left with scratches.

[Daz1968]

Done a little more, painted fan



Painted a few small bits



Then fitted the doors and handles to make sure all still ok, not perfect but best I can achieve at moment



Found out my radius arms need new shafts, so that's my next job on the decreasing list
Hoping to get front subframe and engine installed soon, will begin to come together then.