DrKai Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 So work has finally started in earnest. It'll be slow going due to 80+hr weeks at work but will post when something is done and plenty of times before hand to get advice. Eventual plan will be to have the body off but for now I'll be doing what I can without to keep it road going and enjoyable. Started stripping the interior ready for the rollcage and I'll be down to paint and rubbish stripping from the interior very shortly. I think physical removal is my only option really given keeping the car together at this stage. I was thinking of getting a buffer with a low grit sandpaper and having at it, any recommendations for a good unit? Also there looks to be some pretty big spots of I'm guessing spray on deadener that has probably been painted over more than once and is now rock solid any ideas on best way to get rid? Thanks Kai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Try a paint stripper hot air gun. It won't strip paint from metal, as the heat is conducted away to quickly, but the sound insulation is also heat insulation and it gets quite hot, and will soften enougjto scrape off. Alternatively look for a "CrudBuster" tool. Air powered, but electric versions are available. Professionals tool with price to match, but if you have a lot to do will be worth it. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unkel Kunkel Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Hi Kai, My least favourite job is removing paint! All methods seem to involve a lot of time, dust, noise and noxious fumes, or a combination of them all. - though the latter is reduced now dichloromethane is not so readily available. I asked an "old hand ' years ago about how to remove really stubborn paint and he replied " The first question should be -Why do I need to remove it?" - just a thought.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Agree with Van, if the metalwork is sound, why do you need to remove it? Surely more insulation and carpet will be going down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKai Posted February 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Nope no insulation or carpet going back. It's going to be a full biscuit tin but would like a nice finish to it. It'll by no means be show standard as it's intended to be driven and essentially it's my learning guinea pig but i couldn't deal with looking at that every time I got in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 OK Fair enough! You'll be getting ear plugs then? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKai Posted February 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 That or develop a love for tinnitus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Sorry, "CrudThug"! https://www.snapon.com/International/21pdffiles/pt280thug.pdf Cheaper: http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-pneumatic-rotary-removal-tool.html A lot cheaper, but will it work as well? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Norton-Rapidstrip-100mm-Sander-Stripper/dp/B00H6W0SXO and the electric version, Bristle Blaster: http://www.monti.de/en/products/bristle-blaster?gclid=CjwKEAiA8dDEBRDf19yI97eO0UsSJAAY_yCSrxiZJHZZfedRxEBMXT-ss82KtYwgKMEC6Jad5AxTQxoCDpzw_wcB John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKai Posted February 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Yep the bristle blaster was what I ended up at. I've got a heat gun and I'm being lent a grinder and some poly pads if that's ney good ill plump for the blaster. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Twisted wire knot brush in an angle grinder or is that OTT?. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Not at all, but the Crud Thug etc is a different system. The wires are pivoted on the drum, rather than being rigidly fixed. The result is that crud (!) is removed in large pieces, not dust, so easier to clear up, and less risk breathing. A mask and all PPE still a good idea! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKai Posted February 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 So assuming I manage to get an appreciable amount of material off and don't uncover any horror stories (given the 12 previous owners) what would people do re sealing the metal. Done some googling and gather epoxy primer would be better than self etch given that it will likely be a few weeks between start and being ready for paint but this needs more meticulous surface prep. In terms of the final painting it'll be a rattle can job so doesn't need to be perfect just dont want to be chasing rust instead of moving forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Preparing a rusty surface for painting requires some chemical reaction. All the 'rust illers' are based on phosphoric acid, as iron phosphate is the only salt of a weak acid that is insoluble. A thin layer is converted, a thick one needs mechanical removal first. The phosphate surface is a good ground for any primer. But rust converters are expensive. Phosphoric acid is not, esp. In rural areas where it is sold at farmers' supply shops as "Mikstone Remover" for cleaning milking machines! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 I bought 5L of 80% phosphoric acid off fleabay for £25. 80% is several times more concentrated (oops,nearly said stronger!) than any "rust converter)" so I dilute about 4parts water to one part acid. It is slowly being used by me and friends..... Very effective. Upol Acid 8 is an excellent etch primer that can be used as a holding primer for a few weeks/month, but best not let the surface get wet. Or I have found Bonda Primer to be an excellent product, but you have to either overcoat within 24 hours, or after 7 days. Good for brush (min-roller??) application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKai Posted February 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 Cheers guys cheap acid and upol 8 on the way. Did some more stripping today was a magical mystery bodge tour under the carpets. See below Dog toy speaker backing Mysterious switch This should probably go somewhere Smashing weld that This is in absolutely no way attached to anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKai Posted February 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 So, grinding out the interior muck underway. Turning my endless evening googling towards seating options. They're to be used with harness and full cage. Doesn't need to meet any specific regs. Will see a good amount of road use. Ideally on the budget side and most importantly need to fit. Current options are kirkey or some of the fibreglass seats intended for kitcar use. I've looked at the classic buckets from cobra etc but believe these are all too high. I'm 6ft so not huge but there's not much room to play with on the standard seats. Any other suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKai Posted October 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 8 months silence... did say things would be slow. Delving further in to the the depths I found too much wrong with the car not to have the body off entirely. The last 8 months have therefore been spent enjoying it and sorting a new home for the rebuild and sourcing parts/ planning things out. Cue 77m2 garage to be installed at the start of January. Until then when work shall begin in earnest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKai Posted November 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Forever since I posted anything. In summary garage built and quickly filled. Made a workbench. Car stripped. Engine front plate swapped and bulkhead/ tunnel relieved for engine to be moved back. New bonnet obtained and mocked up with planned wheel arches just to have a look. Cage has been in and out about 20 times trying to make it fit. Selection of photos below from all this. Next jobs are fab gearbox mount and getting the cage in and fitted properly. Along with the elise seats and pedal box so I can get driver position sorted before the body comes off. video-1543356794.mp4 video-1543356799.mp4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbarrett Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 oh dear I have garage jealousy...... Nice car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Hmmm, scarily clean and tidy. db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 I am liking what I am seeing😎 What is happening with the wheels? Wider? or is the track changing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Very nice garage complete with decent size fire extinguisher, an often not bothered with accessory. Best of luck with the build. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Amazing how people are liking the garage rather than the car. But i have to say that was my first thought, "wow what a nice garage" and then "that is going to be a nice car" Tony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 I’m feeling really sick. I think the garage is bigger than my garden. I’m fed up of the bruises and scratches I get from trying to move around my garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKai Posted November 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Ha thanks folks. It really isn't to show off the garage but it certainly helps having somewhere proper to work. 1 hour ago, clive said: I am liking what I am seeing😎 What is happening with the wheels? Wider? or is the track changing? I toyed with the idea of putting an mx5 rear end in but in the interest of ever getting back on the road it will keep the GT6 rear end with appropriate upgrades and some wider wheels. Thinking 0 offset 8s atm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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