33 replies to this topic

[leeuk]

Why not flat the gravitex down to smooth it off before adding your topcoat, I did this with my van and it worked a treat

[sonikk4]

My lad paid three grand which to be honest i thought was a rip off as i did 45 hrs of prep work on the car at the spray shop. We did not get what we wanted either with regards to a full job which is why i ended up spraying inside the car and the boot area.

[chris1965mk1]

My lad paid three grand which to be honest i thought was a rip off as i did 45 hrs of prep work on the car at the spray shop. We did not get what we wanted either with regards to a full job which is why i ended up spraying inside the car and the boot area.

That does seem expensive considering the work you had to put in to it ! You would think being half the size of a normal family car it would cost half as much lol.

I am really tempted to have a go myself but its been along time since i did any kind of bodywork and after all the work ive put in im scared i will ruin it.

[chris1965mk1]

Why not flat the gravitex down to smooth it off before adding your topcoat, I did this with my van and it worked a treat

I didnt know you could do that ? I thought if you wanted it flat you should apply thin coats ?

[leeuk]

 

Why not flat the gravitex down to smooth it off before adding your topcoat, I did this with my van and it worked a treat

I didnt know you could do that ? I thought if you wanted it flat you should apply thin coats ?

 

It worked a treat for me mate,

Its quite thick enough that it wont go thru when flatting it down so if you give it a decent covering to start with their will be plenty on there

[castafiore]

Sonnik - which stonechip did you use on the red mini? I was thinking of Gravitex on my car resto due to the good reviews but was also considering the 3M overpaintable stonechip. (Long way from stone chipping but like to consider stuff like this as it keeps the mojo going).

Edited by castafiore, 18 June 2015 - 06:46 AM.

[ribz0]

Neil... is that the "the red one" build thread or is it another one? Would like to see more on the the red mini in the above pics...

 

I would definitely say yes to stonechip... its your car so do it....

 

Cheers

[Ben_O]

Neil... is that the "the red one" build thread or is it another one? Would like to see more on the the red mini in the above pics...

 

I would definitely say yes to stonechip... its your car so do it....

 

Cheers

It's project Erm mate.

 

have a read, it's a great thread

[johnR]

Just had my car sprayed and stonechipped up to the crossmember in the engine bay, sills and both valances.
I wasn't sure about the valances to start with but when it's the right way up and with bumpers on you don't see it.
The cost of a re-spray will vary depending on how much prep there is still to do so it's difficult to compare I guess.
John
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[sonikk4]

 

Neil... is that the "the red one" build thread or is it another one? Would like to see more on the the red mini in the above pics...

 

I would definitely say yes to stonechip... its your car so do it....

 

Cheers

It's project Erm mate.

 

have a read, it's a great thread

 

 

As Ben has mentioned its Project Erm and its in my signature. Its my lads car and has been on the back burner for sometime. Hopefully in the very near future we will be doing more to him. Carbon fibre roof to fit next.

[ribz0]

Holy MooCow!!!

 

I mean... Im speechless...... Just amazing work and a great guide to... I have been busy reading the others to... you are a very busy man....

 

Cheers

[sonikk4]

Holy MooCow!!!
 
I mean... Im speechless...... Just amazing work and a great guide to... I have been busy reading the others to... you are a very busy man....
 
Cheers

Cheers although it's never ending with minis. Got three more to do after I have finished Paddy.

[alex-95]

I think you can add thinners to gravitex and turn the pressure up or down and should give you a smooth coat.

[blacktulip]

sonikk4.....wow!! what dinner did you eat off that mini?? lol

[cal844]

Sonnik - which stonechip did you use on the red mini? I was thinking of Gravitex on my car resto due to the good reviews but was also considering the 3M overpaintable stonechip. (Long way from stone chipping but like to consider stuff like this as it keeps the mojo going).

Gravitex can be painted over in the normal fashion, i get Gravitex alot cheaper than the 3M stuff