2001 mgf 1.8 (gold digger)

Replied by onefastmoke on topic 2001 mgf 1.8 (gold digger)

Posted 11 years 10 months ago #99779

well thats it for this weekend will have to start on the front next week, hopefully with a bit better weather

Keith
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Replied by onefastmoke on topic 2001 mgf 1.8 (gold digger)

Posted 11 years 10 months ago #99807

Tibs wrote: Really good thread this, dead interesting watching the transformation from Red to Black

What's the paint that you are using ?

just plain old matt black spray paint
ebay

its sprays really well and has good coverage although I am having to keep the cans constantly warm in this weather, also using a trigger that fits to them to save wearing out my fingers

So much for me not spending any money on the car though (sorry wife lol)

Keith
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Replied by KentJohn on topic 2001 mgf 1.8 (gold digger)

Posted 11 years 10 months ago #99815

Looking great :broon:

Impressed by your tenacity in this weather :yesnod:

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Replied by onefastmoke on topic 2001 mgf 1.8 (gold digger)

Posted 11 years 10 months ago #99850

KentJohn wrote: Looking great :broon:

Impressed by your tenacity in this weather :yesnod:

Thankyou, I was dressed like the michelin man but my fingers felt like they were going to drop off. would be great to have the luxury of a garage, my driveway is covered but quite narrow to work & had to set up a tarpaulin at one end to stop the snow blowing in.

Keith
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Replied by onefastmoke on topic 2001 mgf 1.8 (gold digger)

Posted 11 years 9 months ago #100725

This weekends update, braved the cold once more

the markings are all dents I spotted and wanted to sort

must get some heating sorted for the garage lol

after a few coats

as the wind picked up I had to deploy the windbreak

Keith
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Replied by onefastmoke on topic 2001 mgf 1.8 (gold digger)

Posted 11 years 9 months ago #100728

I'm nearly happy with the results, the front could have done with a couple more thin coats & I'm not really happy with the bonnet but the wind finally got the better of me, If anyone else is planning painting with rattle cans then buy a can trigger, its worth its weight in gold

Keith
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Replied by onefastmoke on topic 2001 mgf 1.8 (gold digger)

Posted 11 years 9 months ago #100729

oh & I've still got 3 wheels to rub down and paint

Keith
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Replied by jac114 on topic 2001 mgf 1.8 (gold digger)

Posted 11 years 9 months ago #100730

looking good from a distance lol.. dont forget to notify the dvla of change in colour,are you using a satin clearcoat on top ?

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Replied by onefastmoke on topic 2001 mgf 1.8 (gold digger)

Posted 11 years 9 months ago #100738

jac114 wrote: looking good from a distance lol.. dont forget to notify the dvla of change in colour,are you using a satin clearcoat on top ?

Thanks, I need to get the v5 posted off this week. I did think about a clearcoat but the car looks quite good as it is so maybe pushing it by trying to clear coat as well, I've used 22 x 500ml cans so it has got a good layering of paint

Keith
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