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 Post subject: Re: My project AC GSR
PostPosted: 20 Dec 2012, 21:00 
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Front valance completed tonight:

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Six coats of clear has achieved a great reflection.....a quick polish will make it better.

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Looks like I'll be painting the car this Sunday.......it's going to be 39 degrees!


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 Post subject: Re: My project AC GSR
PostPosted: 20 Dec 2012, 21:41 
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hey andrew out of interest are you using 2k? or just good old acyrilic?


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 Post subject: Re: My project AC GSR
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Just acrylic Damien.........don't want to kill myself and others using 2K. :)

Taken ages just to get this panel straight and align with the other panels!


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PostPosted: 20 Dec 2012, 22:14 
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Coolies. Yeah i've been messing around with acrylic for ages, i cant seem to get it to that level of gloss till i've given it a good cut/buff.
but hmm 6 layers of clear lol.. i usually do 3-4..

what thinner ratio are you using? and size spray tip? :)

I do have to paint the cordy again soon, im just wondering weaither to get a proper mask and do it in 2k


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PostPosted: 20 Dec 2012, 23:15 
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Looking great as usual Andrew


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 Post subject: Re: My project AC GSR
PostPosted: 21 Dec 2012, 13:45 
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what thinner ratio are you using? and size spray tip? :)


I use a 1.5 mm needle gun at 2.5 bar working pressure, as for the ration it depends on the air temp, the hotter it is add more thinners to ensure gloss.

My basic ratio per 1 litre is 200mm paint 800mm thinners.


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PostPosted: 21 Dec 2012, 15:58 
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wow really?

i've been doing a 400ml paint to 600ml thinners per litre.....

I'll give that a go and see what happens :)


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 Post subject: Re: My project AC GSR
PostPosted: 21 Dec 2012, 16:01 
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Shit Damien that's nearly 50%........does your paint turn out "dry" looking and rough to touch?


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PostPosted: 21 Dec 2012, 18:08 
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yeah i get orange peal... i've been fighting that for ages... lol

it comes up good..after alllloooootttt of cutting and buffing hahahhaa
I will try what you where doing :)

I have always just done what it says on the back of the paint tins..... oh well... i'll let you know how i go on the next thing i paint haha.. hopfully saves me allot of effort in cutting it back.


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 Post subject: Re: My project AC GSR
PostPosted: 23 Dec 2012, 16:53 
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Hot here in Adelaide today............after returning from a family outing I have achieved this:

Mirrors reassembled (Had to paint again)

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Painted and cleared under the rear hatch:
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Painted and cleared the inside of the drivers door:

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The passenger side quarter panel was next......but the wind started and crap was blowing into the paint so I gave it way, focusing on the plastic panels instead:

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Grille and eyebrows completed:
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Includes blackouts:

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Rear valance clear coated:
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That's enough for today before I dehydrate! :)


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 Post subject: Re: My project AC GSR
PostPosted: 24 Dec 2012, 16:07 
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Have cut the passenger door in today...........required removal of surface rust from the skid plate, re-primered rubbed back then colour added:

Looks great with 6 coats of clear:

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Next is to wait for another great warm day to spray the whole car...........let's hope I get one before I start my new position. :)


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GSR badges all completed............I reckon they turned out great!

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Bloody fiddly to do. :)


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 Post subject: Re: My project AC GSR
PostPosted: 26 Dec 2012, 18:16 
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did you brush the paint on? Looks good mate. I cant fault it. :)


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 Post subject: Re: My project AC GSR
PostPosted: 26 Dec 2012, 18:49 
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The base red is caliper paint.........I've been looking for a "paint pen" to do the blackouts.................well turns out a DVD marker does the job.........add clear to seal..........finished.


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 Post subject: Re: My project AC GSR
PostPosted: 26 Dec 2012, 21:05 
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Finally the AC has one coat of Atlantic blue:
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Time now to dry then rub over with some 1200 grit to remove any "silver" spots then its ready for a dust coat.......after that....on with the clear! :)


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PostPosted: 27 Dec 2012, 16:49 
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Rubbed the AC down today......put a dust coat over the entire car........still not happy as some sections are "silver" in spots":

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Looks great in the sun without clear:

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One more rub back should do it.


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PostPosted: 27 Dec 2012, 19:00 
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awesome mate! :)


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Bitza that is insane!!! Such an amazing effort, looks so good :)

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PostPosted: 27 Dec 2012, 23:28 
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Thanks Mark & Damien..............decals ordered tonight.


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