Paul H Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 Newbie ? Can I use 1k lacquer over cellulose Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted January 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 Paul - Suggest you try a test area first. Mixing paint types, even over stuff which has 'set' for years can be fraught with problems. Better apply an 'isolating' coat to be on the safe side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 The plan was to use cellulose then finish off with 1 or 2 k lacquer as this would save a lot of work Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted January 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 Should be ok, but I would still do a test to make sure that they are compatible if you haven't used the two products together before. It would be heartbreaking to spend all the time prepping and painting the cellulose only to have it ruined with a top coat that acted more like paint stripper. It has happened to me in the past on a small scale. When I start painting, I fully intend to brush paint the various paints etc onto a test piece before I do the first panel. Thankfully, my first panel will be the hardtop as its no so big!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted February 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 Has anyone read a copy of the Haynes guide to bodywork and painting? If so, is it any good or very helpful? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bodywork-Paintwork-Manual-Martynn-Randall/dp/1844251985/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1549447253&sr=8-2&keywords=haynes+bodywork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted March 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Just had a thought about the NEC show. Does anyone know how much notice the club shop will need to order parts and paint for collection on the Sunday. I have only just realised that there is only a couple of weeks to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted March 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2019 Re previous post. A quick call to the great Angie at club HQ sorted me out. Angie thanks for the chat and making me feel special, like I was the only member. Lovely to talk to and great service. Every phone enquiry should be like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted March 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 As mentioned previously here, last year while I was replacing my Ujs, I took the opportunity to polybush the shock absorbers although I still need to find a replacement to the well recomended KYB units which are no longer available. I am looking to 're-bush' other areas of the car and will take the opportunity to buy them at the NEC show next week. The question is which areas of the car, suspension etc actually benefit from the better quality rubber? Can anyone advise please. As usual, this will be subjective to personal taste etc., but a rough guide would be useful please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 Canleys reccomend polybush everything except trunnions which is what im doing on my Vitesse mk2. Paul . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 On 13/03/2019 at 13:56, Paul H said: Canleys reccomend polybush everything except trunnions which is what im doing on my Vitesse mk2. Paul . That’s the route I’m going given the quality of modern rubber replacements, as I don’t want to doing it all over again in two years. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted March 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Karl. This is exactly what I thought and going to the PC show it is a good opportunity to pick up the bushes that I will be needing. However a full kit contains bushes that I probably won't need for some time, if ever and also some that I have already fitted, hence the enquiry as to what members consider important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted March 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Has anyone repaired their windscreen gutter/rain channel? Repair pieces are available from R1mmer Bros at a rather expensive price for a piece of folded strip metal. How do they fit, weld, rivets, structural 2k adhesive and what would be the best way of removing the old gutters without distorting the screen frame. I could, of couse try shaping a piece of metal and using that but I don't have a metal folder and getting an acceptable straight line might be difficult. The old ones were originally bodged with fibreglass but are now showing rust again where they meet the main frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Did this on my Vitesse a long while back, drilled out the spot welds had to weld metal into the frame as the channel makes a nice moisture trap. Plug welded the new ones on but the adhesive might be the better option as trying to seal the outside gap was awkward as access very difficult. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted March 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Thanks Paul. I wondered how they had been fitted. Should have done this when it was painted 30 years ago but had no idea that it is/appears to be a fairly straight forward job. Did you use a pre-made repair panel or make you own. I was thinking about trying a length of Zintec (I think its called) and trying to make a suitable piece. Fixing it into place with a structural adhesive like Kent Rapid Bond, having cleaned up and treated any rust damage to the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 With regard the bushes that makes the biggest difference, I would have thought the following: Front Wishbone bushes Top and bottom shock mounting bushes Anti -roll bar mounts Rear Top and bottom shock mounting bushes Spring eye bushes Track rod bushes Diff mounting bushes would be good, but are a pain if you aren’t dropping the entire diff. As for the rain gutters, as per Paul’s comment, spot weld drill, or grind the spot welds down until the old gutters fall off. If they are anything like mine, you will be looking at welding the frame itself where Triumph created that wonderful moisture trap! Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Bought the gutters, can not remember from where. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted March 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Thanks Karl/Paul. I may order some gutters off RBros and collect them next weekend, also make up the order with polybush to get the 15% discount they are offering. I polybushed the rear spring eyes and shocks as mentioned earlier but not the trackrods. Agree about the diff though. I have no plans to drop it in the near future so will leave well alone. I will also leave the front for the moment until I can borrow a set of spring compressors Does anyone else have any ideas before I put the order through. All contributions are always gratefully received, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 If you need spring compressors, I have a set from the club that you can borrow. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted March 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Thanks Karl but you would have to drop them off on the way to Lancaster/Ormskirk, I believe!! The next time you drop off/collect yur kids. Not to worry, I think the local club meet has a loan set. I will investigate later in the Spring. Many, many thanks for the offer though. Thus is what this forum us all about and sets it aside (and ahead) of the others, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglefire Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 I was going to say you can borrow mine too - but I have no plans of going up that way for a while - I will be passing by in the beginning of September - and down again a week later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted March 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Thank you, you are all so kind. I know where to come if I get stuck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted March 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 Can someone please tell me if anyone will be on the club stand at the NEC to give valuations using photos & documents. I know that assessing this way is not ideal but better than what I have at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 Im sure club stand will have someone able to do that for you Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted March 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 Thanks Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted March 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Valuation sorted. Thanks again Pete along with everyone on the club stand at the NEC. Great show but cost me a fortune. Now just about ready to get new coat (of paint) !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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