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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3785 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 10:37 am Post subject: Finally...Paint. |
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After a such a long time I am finally getting round to painting the cab on my Commer lorry.
Epoxy Primer first, I'm going for Rustbuster.
Cellulose Primer next, from Jawel
Cellulose Top coats lastly, from Jawel.
I have already sprayed the inside of the cab with spray cans and that is now in the process of all being masked off.
I have just finished brush painting on 2 coats of primer on the dropside body, its taken ages and is very much like painting the forth bridge!! _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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kevin2306
Joined: 01 Jul 2013 Posts: 1359 Location: nr Llangollen, north wales
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Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 10:46 am Post subject: |
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Lots of pictures please
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3785 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 11:03 am Post subject: |
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I have just noticed that Jawel do their own Epoxy primer so I was wondering if I actually need the 3 stages. Epoxy-Celly primer-celly top coats, could I apply the Cellulose top coats direct on to the flatted Epoxy primer? _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4100 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 3:37 pm Post subject: |
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Whilst it's easy to order paint online, your local paint supplier will be able to supply all the same stuff, give advise and Because of the high margins in paint, probably chuck in some consumables FOC
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3785 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 10:23 am Post subject: |
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Not too happy, I had the paint mixed at a local store for the timber body. I had it mixed to a RAL code so expected it to be at least close to the manufacturers colour swatch. It isn't, its at least a few shades lighter.
I know you can't just go by a chart but a chart should give a very close match at the very least and mixing to a specific RAL number too.
I will give it another coat or two in certain areas to see if it darkens up at all but will have to get paint re-mixed if it doesn't. _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3785 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 11:02 am Post subject: |
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Panic over. Paint all mixed to a darker RAL code and all base coats are on and looking great. It goes to show be sure before you proceed. _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22429 Location: UK
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ajlelectronics
Joined: 04 Oct 2010 Posts: 168 Location: Gloucester
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Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2016 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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To belatedly answer the questions above, epoxy primer does not need an intercoat, it will take the cellulose beautifully. Adding cellulose primer just adds work and gives potential for water absorbtion.
For epoxy primers I reccomend Lechler as it is designed for automotive work. I use white and tint to a lighter version of the finishing colour.
The Rustbuster is a more expensive recanning of Jotun, which although splendid, is more intended for marine use and takes a bit more work to sand flat. _________________ Evans Waterless Coolants
Find this and more at http://www.classicmicrocars.com
Sat TV / Aerial systems etc: http://www.ajlelectronics.co.uk |
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3785 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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With some advice from the local paint supplier and scanning the net I have gone for HB body epoxy primer. It seems to get many similar reviews to the lechler products. I will give it a try and see how it goes. _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3785 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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With some good dry wind free weather at the weekend and after so much prep work I gave it a go spraying the Epoxy Primer undercoats. As a first attempt I am more than happy with the results.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/52197579@N07/29148763173/ _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22429 Location: UK
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3785 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2016 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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Its more primer on this coming weekend, rear wings and doors etc. Give it a week or so and we will be brush painting coach enamel top coats, I am quite excited to be at this stage now. _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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Rick Site Admin
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3785 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2016 9:49 am Post subject: |
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Have given her another couple of coats of primer and finished off the doors and wings too. We have now spent the last couple of weekends flatting it ready for top coats. I have ordered the Coach paint, colour matched to that of the chassis and timber body and that will be here in 2-3 weeks.
Only issue now is that we have lost the decent temperatures so I will have to work out how to heat the workshop. _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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