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[Chris.Williams]

Hey any updates?

[g111mds]

Making a nice job on the paint.

[NZMini1275]

Have been making slow and steady progress
 
Firstly I wet sanded and polished the boot lid to see what sort of finish I would end up with


There is some light swirls which show up in sun but Ill work on them once all painting is finished
 
Primed the arches and also the seam covers



The last of the body has been prepped and is ready for colour. Hopefully this weekend.
 
Also found this photo of the seats I had recovered

Edited by NZMini1275, 13 July 2017 - 04:25 AM.

[Chris.Williams]

Those Seats look real nice, big question, will it be driven to the Nationals this year in Hamilton???

Edited by Chris.Williams, 20 January 2017 - 06:13 AM.

[NZMini1275]

Those Seats look real nice, big question, will it be driven to the Nationals this year in Hamilton???

That's the plan. Be a decent road trip from Christchurch.

[Chris.Williams]

Those Seats look real nice, big question, will it be driven to the Nationals this year in Hamilton???

That's the plan. Be a decent road trip from Christchurch.

Be an awesome trip, no doubt finding more minis on your travels.
Anyone else joining you from Chch?
My cylinder head is in Chch getting ported at the moment.

[pete l]

Hi,

 

is that cellulose paint you used ?

 

Are those wheel arches the fibreglass ones ?

 

Pete.

[NZMini1275]

Hi,
 
is that cellulose paint you used ?
 
Are those wheel arches the fibreglass ones ?
 
Pete.

The paint is acrylic lacquer. Not sure of the difference between it and cellulose but thinning, spraying etc.is the same.

Yes the arches are fiberglass

Dan

[NZMini1275]

Well Ill let the pictures do the talking











Went pretty well and it should come up nice with a wet sand and polish

Put the new headliner in also


Need to finish a few bits of trim then I can get glass back in.

Edited by NZMini1275, 13 July 2017 - 04:32 AM.

[Chris.Williams]

Well Ill let the pictures do the talkingWent pretty well and it should come up nice with a wet sand and polishPut the new headliner in alsoNeed to finish a few bits of trim then I can get glass back in.

Looks real nice, finish off the gun or clearcoated?

[NZMini1275]

Looks real nice, finish off the gun or clearcoated?

That's the finish from spraying no clearcoat. Still needs a wet sand and buff up.

[NZMini1275]

Had a few days off work so be plodding away

Firstly got the back window in place. I was worried about doing this myself but it went really well



Then I fitted the chrome strip



Next was onto the windscreen. This was a lot harder to get in as it seemed tighter. Even though the seal was tighter the chrome strip went in easier than the back. Probably just technique getting better



Then the rear opening windows were fitted






This is where we strike a problem. I had bought some new front wind up windows some years ago. Had them tinted last week. Problem being someone had them made from thicker glass. No matter what I try they wont slide nicely. Probably doesn't help that I put in new seals.

Guess Ill have to source some correct ones and get them tinted

Have done some more today but will upload tommorow

Edited by NZMini1275, 13 July 2017 - 04:38 AM.

[Chris.Williams]

Had a few days off work so be plodding awayFirstly got the back window in place. I was worried about doing this myself but it went really wellThen I fitted the chrome stripNext was onto the windscreen. This was a lot harder to get in as it seemed tighter. Even though the seal was tighter the chrome strip went in easier than the back. Probably just technique getting betterThen the rear opening windows were fittedThis is where we strike a problem. I had bought some new front wind up windows some years ago. Had them tinted last week. Problem being someone had them made from thicker glass. No matter what I try they wont slide nicely. Probably doesn't help that I put in new seals.Guess Ill have to source some correct ones and get them tinted :(Have done some more today but will upload tommorow

Looking really good.

[Northernpower]

Had a few days off work so be plodding away

Firstly got the back window in place. I was worried about doing this myself but it went really well



Then I fitted the chrome strip



Next was onto the windscreen. This was a lot harder to get in as it seemed tighter. Even though the seal was tighter the chrome strip went in easier than the back. Probably just technique getting better



Then the rear opening windows were fitted





This is where we strike a problem. I had bought some new front wind up windows some years ago. Had them tinted last week. Problem being someone had them made from thicker glass. No matter what I try they wont slide nicely. Probably doesn't help that I put in new seals.

Guess Ill have to source some correct ones and get them tinted

Have done some more today but will upload tommorow

Obvious question, have you tried silicone spray on the runners?

[Steve220]

Looks really good! Would love to be able to spray/do body work that well!