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[bullitA9X]

Final guide coat on today before block down then disassemble to paint under bonnet boot inside doors and jams.... I think it’s pretty damn straight now

Edited by bullitA9X, 31 July 2020 - 07:14 PM.

[rodomo]

Front door gaps look OK as far as HQ-HX standards go?

[bullitA9X]

Front door gaps look OK as far as HQ-HX standards go?

Thanks mate and your spot on I spent a lot of time trying to get them all good what a prick of a job... they are terrible to try and get right got them the best I can...

[bullitA9X]

Got some new spray guns DV1 clear coat and a gti pro lite hanging out to see what they perform like

Edited by bullitA9X, 01 August 2020 - 02:20 PM.

[rodomo]

Front door gaps look OK as far as HQ-HX standards go?

When I had my workshop, you'd lift a HQ+ on the hoist and expect the front clip to fall off watching it.

[bullitA9X]

When I had my workshop, you'd lift a HQ+ on the hoist and expect the front clip to fall off watching it.

Yeah mate can’t say I’m a huge fan of how the front bolts on that’s for sure ....

[yel327]

Yeah mate can’t say I’m a huge fan of how the front bolts on that’s for sure ....

One of the major clues as to the origin of the design of the car.

[bullitA9X]

One of the major clues as to the origin of the design of the car.

Camaro???

[yel327]

Yes in a roundabout way. North American design.

[bullitA9X]

Bit of a block today on rear quarter it looks super straight now just have to block the rest of the car

Edited by bullitA9X, 14 August 2020 - 06:46 PM.

[SHEEL]

Nice!  is that water you are using to wet down the panel to sight it or Prepsol?

 

I've been using Prepsol in a 2 ltr pump up weed sprayer to wet down my panels and it gives you a good minute or 2 with a wet surface to inspect form every angle. works sweet

[bullitA9X]

Nice! is that water you are using to wet down the panel to sight it or Prepsol?

I've been using Prepsol in a 2 ltr pump up weed sprayer to wet down my panels and it gives you a good minute or 2 with a wet surface to inspect form every angle. works sweet

I use both mate the pics I just posted were water but I use prepsol as well your spot on it gives you a good look at how straight the panel is that’s for sure

[seabreeze]

Super smooth! Thought you were colour sanding for a second there.

[bullitA9X]

Super smooth! Thought you were colour sanding for a second there.

Hahaha yeah mate it’s very smooth

[bullitA9X]

Got the roof and other quarter panel blocked

[bullitA9X]

Drivers door done this is the prepsol test on quarter and door

[Ice]

Holy shitballs that is straight as frOck Daz

[SHEEL]

Mint...

 

the door lines up quite well too doesn't it! very nice

[bullitA9X]

Holy shitballs that is straight as frOck Daz

Thanks mate it’s come up well so far for a back yarder!!

Mint...

the door lines up quite well too doesn't it! very nice

Cheers mate!!

[bullitA9X]

Got the other door and guard blocked water then prepsol test

[Ice]

For a back yarder you go alright brother ✌️

[bullitA9X]

For a back yarder you go alright brother

Thanks mate how’s your one going big jobs full resto hey

[Ice]

Sure is mate
Yeah pretty slow atm
Just been busy with work

[SHEEL]

That is freakn mint. 

 

Top effort!

Here's where I'm up to:

 

 

A long way back from you!   haha

[bullitA9X]

That is freakn mint.

Top effort!


Here's where I'm up to:



A long way back from you! haha

Haha keep going mate it is a massive job but very rewarding in the end well that’s what I keep telling myself anyway lol...it looks like your doing a great job that quarter line looks nice and straight