Thanks guys. The rest should be getting done this week.
Berro's Rusty UC to A9X HATCH
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Posted 19 June 2014 - 08:55 PM
well done !
so nice to see a great colour as well
enjoy it
the best part is yet to come
putting it all together!!!!!
so nice to see a great colour as well
enjoy it
the best part is yet to come
putting it all together!!!!!
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Posted 21 June 2014 - 12:42 PM
congrats berro, lovely colour, (jealous)
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Posted 22 June 2014 - 06:19 PM
Looks great Berro!
Care to answer some questions regarding your method prior to paint? I see you coated all your blocking with epoxy. Did you put down a thinned down sealer coat? and are you sealing 2k High build or polyester filler?
What did you/ painter do to prep the epoxy for colour - just give it a wet sand?
Cheers
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Posted 22 June 2014 - 08:18 PM
Hi UCANG,
The last images on the forum before paint were after the first guide coat blocking stage.(3rd time lucky) All guide coat is blocked/sanded off. Then all panels are sealed in 2k epoxy. Then a 2k high build was put down and then a wet sand is done once again removing all guide coat. All panels must be sanded to ensure paint adhesion.
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Posted 23 June 2014 - 09:50 PM
Okay, I can see where I got confused.
So after that pic (2k epoxy) you put on high build, wet sanded it with a high grit ready for paint?
How long did the car sit between the final wet sand and your colour?
Cheers 
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Posted 24 June 2014 - 12:09 AM
That is an awesome colour man. Loving the build and the airbrush skills aswell
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Posted 24 June 2014 - 09:14 PM
Hi all,
Here is a update. The base coat was laid down today. It is such a different look to the final color. UCANG ideally you should follow the tech data sheets for color coat time. I would avoid leaving it too long between final wet sand and base coat color as airborne silicants can contaminate the surface. Thanks for the comments on the airbrush work. I finished this dragon last week. Candy coat should go on Torry tomorrow!
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Posted 24 June 2014 - 09:38 PM
wow those flames are awesome. well done. Greg
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Posted 26 June 2014 - 10:17 PM
Same car in the sun!
Looks orange but it isn't this paint pops!
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Posted 26 June 2014 - 10:22 PM
This is straight of the gun still needs to be buffed.
Luv it!
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Posted 26 June 2014 - 10:27 PM
This car is going to look great all flared up 
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Posted 26 June 2014 - 10:38 PM
Is that 2pac berro? paint looks nice off the gun btw.
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Posted 27 June 2014 - 10:40 PM
That's quality. What a pleasure to see the transformation. Keep up the amazing work.
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Posted 27 June 2014 - 10:41 PM
Yeah AD75 it is 2 pac.
The photos don't do this paint justice. It amazing how much smaller the cowl scoop looks in black.
Nearly done i cant wait!
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Posted 28 June 2014 - 09:18 AM
two thumbs up that looks alsome
Edited by cruiza, 28 June 2014 - 09:18 AM.
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Posted 29 June 2014 - 06:51 PM
Flares should be fitted tomorrow. Very happy!
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Posted 30 June 2014 - 03:44 PM
Wow! I'm very impressed.
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Posted 04 July 2014 - 09:33 AM
Hi All,
Car should be home next week we are doing a full polish/buff to get the panels like glass.
I need some info on refurbishing the window surrounds weather strip chrome/trim. I understand that the UC hatch has anodized trim? The set i have has no dents. I have gone over a section with 2000 grit and then buffed with a cutting compound but the are still a little faded/dull. I don't want to cut through the anodized layer.
Has anyone had them redone or could recommended someone in Perth that does it?
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Posted 04 July 2014 - 11:51 AM
this has come a long way mate and youve done a really good job on the hatch, ive just finished reading this thread while im supposed to be working haha. i cant wait for new project to arrive so i can start cutting into it..
looking at these impressive build threads while im working away makes me so frustrated cos all i want to do is get home n work on my cars haha
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Posted 12 July 2014 - 04:07 PM
Hi All,
The big day has arrived and the old girl is back home.
Time to put her back together.
So stoked!
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Posted 12 July 2014 - 07:26 PM
real nice Berro, a credit to you, gotta be happy with that bum. cheers Greg
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