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[MustardGTR]

Hi Marty, I've been following the GTR build from the day one and it goes with out saying your attention to detail is exceptional. 

As always looking forward to seeing this one in the flesh!.  

[Heath]

Marty, you are a bloody weapon.

 

This work is just tremendous.

[sibhs]

Hi Marty, I've been following the GTR build from the day one and it goes with out saying your attention to detail is exceptional. 

As always looking forward to seeing this one in the flesh!.  

Thanks Aleks, It'll be good to get it out in the sun.

 

Marty, you are a bloody weapon.

 

This work is just tremendous.

Thanks Heath, I can always count on you to make me feel special. Cheers

 

Got the doors on with some help from Sally. Thankfully no damage,

 

I used to wonder why restorers took pictures of these areas. I know how much work goes into getting these 3 panels to line up perfectly so I'm stoked to get a great result.

 

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Bolted on the bumper fill panel, centre support and bonnet catch. I've left the fill panel loose so I can adjust it when fitting the grill.

 

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I think my fake spot welds in the guards came out well.

 

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Cheers

Marty

[rodomo]

When are the next masking pics? 

[sibhs]

When are the next masking pics? 

Next week when I get the stripes stencils.

[MictheAussie]

This is fantastic work Marty. 

She is going to be gorgeous with the out in the sun with the chrome, stripes and blackouts.

[claysummers]

Great work Marty. Cavity wax is the best. But don't apply over rust, like inside original doors. Fisholene will soak in to the rust where the wax sits on top.

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[S pack]

Great work Marty. Cavity wax is the best. But don't apply over rust, like inside original doors. Fisholene will soak in to the rust where the wax sits on top.

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I just painted or sprayed fisholene on/into every nook and cranny..
 

[claysummers]

I think the advantage of cavity wax is that it lasts whereas fisholene really should be reapplied every few years.

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[73SUNBURSTEXYOUWON]

Looking "VERY CRISP" Marty.


Jaso.

[sibhs]

Fitted the boot lock. This was tricky just like when I did the LJ I struggled to get the locking plate in.

 

Firstly made a new rubber gasket then struggled to work out what was stopping the locking plate going all the way in. I filed bits off the new lock to match original but still no worky. Then I realised it was the L/plate catching on the edge of the hole, a few tweaks and in it goes.

 

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Clean the rubber bungs up and fitted.

 

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Marty

[sibhs]

Did a bit more paint correction rubbing out sags and peel.

 

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Time to see some sun light on it.

Had to wait for the afternoon sun then lift the door. You can see the purple colour can look dirty/muddy in certain lights.

 

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After the black-outs while removing the masking I again stuffed up with my mask removal. You can see the colour peeled off on the lower door ridge. I'll attempt to fix this once the weather warms up and car is almost finished. Probably just paint the ridge again.

 

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Next is the underside of bonnet. Again rubbing out defects.

Here you can see a sag which I've rubbed flat and then compounded.

 

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Marty

[madtoranajzedded]

Looks great Marty..is that chateau mauve bud

[Ice]

Amethyst Maz 

[madtoranajzedded]

Very similar..i like it..

Edited by madtoranajzedded, 07 May 2022 - 10:14 PM.

[Rockoz]

If you are pulling the colour off with the masking tape, is the paint still too soft, or is it an adhesion problem?

Are you using low tack tape?

 

 

Cheers

 

Rob

[bat 53]

beautiful marty

[sibhs]

If you are pulling the colour off with the masking tape, is the paint still too soft, or is it an adhesion problem?

Are you using low tack tape?

 

 

Cheers

 

Rob

I think it's either soft on the edge and not using low tack tape. I've been using the same tape through-out, i didn't think to use a different one for new painted areas. All other areas ok after I slowed down and changed the angle of my tape pull.

 

Marty

beautiful marty

Thanks Albert, you're the only one on here who's seen the car.

[claysummers]

Excellent work as ever Marty. We pulled paint off like that in a few places painting sons subi recently but it was acrylic on blocked back original urethane. Horrifying experience.

The sags you are sanding, are they in the clear?


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[sibhs]

Excellent work as ever Marty. We pulled paint off like that in a few places painting sons subi recently but it was acrylic on blocked back original urethane. Horrifying experience.

The sags you are sanding, are they in the clear?


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Yes, in the clear. I was to heavy in both base and clear. I'd love to spray it again using the knowledge and experience I have now. But that's not going to happen!

 

Marty

[sibhs]

The bonnet is just about ready to put away for safe keeping until engine is in. Gave it the cavity wax treatment, cleaned it up then put it in the bedroom.

 

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Now it's time to organise the stripes. Some how I ended up with two sets of stencils, one set from Barry and another from Bat53. Thanks guys I was happy to have a spare incase I stuffed up along the way.

 

Firstly I had to work out how to get the correct positioning. The challenge is you can't see through the stencil to gauge where the top bodyline is. Also check that the black stripe won't drop into the door handle area.

 

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I started my positioning at the badge. I've seen many stripes miss the badge centre.

 

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Solution is to cut the top section off so you only have 4mm of stencil then this becomes your guide line for the body line to follow.

 

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Using a knife and metre rule trim it back.

 

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All done

 

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Next post I'll show how I applied them.

 

Cheers

Marty

[sibhs]

I've repositioned the car and started bringing in tools and cabinets as I get ready to re-assemble.

 

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Tested some scrap stencil on the kitchen bench just to get a feel for how it sticks. It has a light tack - not too sticky.

 

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Stencil night was actually date night so Sally was out in the shed helping. More like pointing out problems while enjoying some wine.

 

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Not sure how you're meant to curve a straight bit of paper? Creases appear but I cut them out and did my own masking.

 

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I scuffed all the strip areas with grey scourer and masked the car up ready for paint.

 

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Marty

[claysummers]

I’m always nervous about masking on fresh paint


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[grumpy xu1]

I’m always nervous about masking on fresh paint


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Fresh paint ? It's been on for over a month & it's hardened !

[claysummers]

Yes Barry, you right no doubt. My experience is limited.....


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