Paula Posted January 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 That’s a long way, but it might be worth the train fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 2, 2020 Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 Hello Paula, Do you want the panel sprayed by the bodyshop or is that something you may want to do ?? As such just getting "them" to cut the rot out and then making good with the new metal work being fitted ?? Regards. Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted January 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 51 minutes ago, classiclife said: Hello Paula, Do you want the panel sprayed by the bodyshop or is that something you may want to do ?? As such just getting "them" to cut the rot out and then making good with the new metal work being fitted ?? Regards. Richard. I’m not bad with a rattle can, but I’d never be happy if it’s a larger area. If it’s only a little patch I’m happy to have a go. I don’t have a garage, so it’s a little tricky on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 There is also "Laura the weld" just north of Colchester, but as her name implies, she just welds, so you have to do the rest afterwards. She has repaired about half a dozen TR body shells for a friend, quality of work is excellent. She is now setup in a small workshop, so prices have gone up to cover rents etc, but still excellent value, she has a waiting list for bigger jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 12 hours ago, thescrapman said: Paula, I would go further north to Norfolk and get much more for my money. Give Andy Dann a shout, that is the sort of thing he specialising in. From what I have seen with my own eyes, and heard of, that would be a great idea! http://www.classic-resprays.co.uk/3.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 And for future home "repairs" where the area may get wet, use a fibreglass filler. I have had very handy results with this stuff including a repair to the roof gutters on my Toledo that I carried out 9-10 years ago, and still fine. The previous repair/respray had left a layer of normal filler, which had absorbed water rusting the metal to the extent bits were missing. A proper welded repair would have been uneconomical as the car cost £500 a year or so earlier. I was uncertain how the fibreglass would last, but it has been fantastic. Normal filler is very porus, fibreglass is totally waterproof. And is excellent at bridging gaps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 another idea for filler i used marine epoxy , bit tough to flat but is another waterproof filler P38 and similar are a sponge lasted years on some door skin repairs theres a lot available https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=marine+epoxy+resin&adgrpid=51986523966&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImrHg8ojn5gIVhrHtCh0YdwEOEAAYASAAEgLna_D_BwE&hvadid=259034948364&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9046046&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8896308848097238001&hvtargid=kwd-299904121170&hydadcr=29380_1700888&tag=googhydr-21&ref=pd_sl_913hx44nyl_e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 This stuff is excellent as well Paula, and a bit easier to sand. It's also waterproof. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-BODY-REPAIR-FIBREGLASS-KIT-250ml-FILLER-RESIN-PASTE-FIBREGLASS-MAT-ALU-MESH/282623754672?hash=item41cdb041b0:g:574AAOSwnXhcdEWe Tony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjit Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 If you want a London option I can semi-recommend Mech Weld in Catford - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mech-Weld/1438198176420723 I say semi-recommend as it's where my local (friendly and helpful) MOT place recommended for welding on my 2000 (though so far every time I've gotten close to trying them something else has falled off the car and delayed things again). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted January 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 I did the gloopy option a couple of years ago. I did use fibreglass and some black sticky stuff that ruined my lovely red overalls! I think it's beyond that now. It's just in such a hard to reach place. I can find this panel (pictured) but not the panel that goes across the back under the rear window. Is that called the deck? Just getting all the options together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted January 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 3 hours ago, clive said: From what I have seen with my own eyes, and heard of, that would be a great idea! http://www.classic-resprays.co.uk/3.html On the list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 I think off the top of my head, that the deck is unavailable but try Chic Doig - he makes repair sections right up to replacement panels and can probably supply the bit you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted January 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said: I think off the top of my head, that the deck is unavailable but try Chic Doig - he makes repair sections right up to replacement panels and can probably supply the bit you need. That's good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 Chick Doig a good bet and his repair sections are above average quality I understand. Also they restore Triumphs, so hopefully a good fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted January 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 45 minutes ago, daverclasper said: Chick Doig a good bet and his repair sections are above average quality I understand. Also they restore Triumphs, so hopefully a good fit. If only he was closer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted January 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 Here's some more "Before" Photos. Avec Gloop There is no after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 roof off (6 bolts , 2 screws) and some careful weld might be a option rather than any repair sections Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted January 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 24 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: roof off (6 bolts , 2 screws) and some careful weld might be a option rather than any repair sections Pete That would be the best case. I hope so. Then what do I spend the money on???! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 PARTY!!! 😍 db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted January 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, dougbgt6 said: PARTY!!! 😍 db You were right all along! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 35 minutes ago, Paula said: You were right all along! Do we all get an invite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted January 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 55 minutes ago, poppyman said: Do we all get an invite? Yes! Being a can of Triumph 19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 14 minutes ago, Paula said: Yes! Being a can of Triumph 19 I actually have some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 is a tin of chemimetal acceptable ???? but i cant drive for another 3 weeks Pah!!! Doug will have to de tour and taxi me Ha pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted January 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: is a tin of chemimetal acceptable ???? but i cant drive for another 3 weeks Pah!!! Doug will have to de tour and taxi me Ha pete Everyone around Pete’s! BYOP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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