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"BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires" (biturbo228)
10/02/2018 at 07:56 • Filed to: None

To try and avoid orange peel I put the paint on a little thicker than with the primer. Worked beautifully on most areas as it’s glass smooth. Worked terribly on areas where I had overspray from other panels. Runs galore there. Looks like I’ve got more sanding to do. Currently weighing up whether to try and sand them out and back up to gloss, or sand them out and do one final coat of paint.

Oh, and oddly this pic is nothing like the actual colour. This is closer to what it actually looks like in the sun:

DISCUSSION (17)

pip bip - choose Corrour > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires
10/02/2018 at 07:58

getting there, piece by piece.

who knows maybe you’ll have yours done before Project Binky is on the road?

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires
10/02/2018 at 08:22

It ’s exciting watching this thing co me together . Paint is definitely a weak spot of mine, so cool to see people ta king it on DIY.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > pip bip - choose Corrour
10/02/2018 at 08:37

I was just thinking that as I was watching the new episode last night. They’re ahead on the wiring and fuel/brake lines , but I’m ahead on paint and bodywork.

I also don’t have rambling distractions like central locking and mechanised flip-fronts, alth o ugh I do have the Fiat to get running.

It’ll be a photo finish I reckon...

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
10/02/2018 at 08:51

If it weren’t so bloody expensive I’d definitely farm it out. We’ve got all the gear, but it’s a nightmare trying to keep the place dust free and stop bugs landing in your paint while it’s drying.

Steep learning curve when it comes to runs vs orange peel too.

arl > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires
10/02/2018 at 11:14

Awesome sauce.

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires
10/02/2018 at 11:27

Awesome! The colour looks very nice too, you’ve made a great choice on that one!

Tareim - V8 powered > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires
10/02/2018 at 11:57

looks great , I can’t wait to see my Triumph after it’s been painted

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
10/02/2018 at 13:29

I painted the racecar last year. It is certainly something you can DIY, but it is also almost certainly something you shouldn’t . It is a tremendous amount of work that I can’t imagine ever doing again. Taking your car and your credit card to the body shop of your choice is probably a better decision.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires
10/02/2018 at 13:32

I concluded that outside of a real paint booth nor having the skills to lay down paint for a living, wet s anding and buffing was the only answer to those problems.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
10/02/2018 at 15:14

Yeah I figured that might be it.

Sigh. More sanding ahead then...

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires
10/02/2018 at 15:27

I used to think body work was expensive until I painted a car myself. Now I know what they’re charging for...

But still, nice work!

MM54 > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires
10/02/2018 at 17:51

Awesome!

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires
10/03/2018 at 16:57

Yeah in my limited experience with it, a significant limitation is being exposed to the elements somewhat. Unless you have a dust extracted booth, it's hard to prevent.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
10/03/2018 at 16:58

This is the impression I get reading up on it. I actually bought a half decent spray gun years ago but havent ended up using it yet.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
10/07/2018 at 19:19

Yeah we’ve got big plans to convert one of our parts sheds into a bit of a paint room with proper flat walls and a big extractor fan. Little way off now though so I’ve just got to get better with the hoover I think...

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires
10/08/2018 at 06:10

I had some success with wetting down the garage floor when I sprayed the twingo’s rear bumper. The paint was crap because I used spray cans but it didn’t have much dust in it... The water just helps catch the dust, although it is a pain having to work with a wet floor.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
10/08/2018 at 07:23

Yeah Davedave suggested wetting the roof/rafters after hoovering as well as it’s wood and tends to drop dust. I th i nk I’ll do both :)