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StephenO

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Bonnet Makeover
« on: August 23, 2013, 08:22:13 PM »
Rust was starting to eat away on the underside of the bonnet so gave it a wee bit of a makeover.

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Re: Bonnet Makeover
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2013, 01:03:22 AM »
Looks like a good job..
would like to know the process and products you used..
cheers
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Re: Bonnet Makeover
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2013, 01:22:07 AM »
Hi James,

Basically wire brushed the rust off with drill bits. Once cleaned up gave it a good coat of Kurust and then a coat of etch primer. I then gave it a coat of grey primer where needed and gave it a rub down with a fine grade sandpaper (600 I think) then a final coat all over with an enamel paint I sourced from a shop in Kilmarnock.

Most of the final coat was rolled on!

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Re: Bonnet Makeover
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2013, 12:31:06 PM »
Thanks Steve!
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Re: Bonnet Makeover
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2013, 06:48:14 PM »
Looks good  :)
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Re: Bonnet Makeover
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2013, 09:32:04 PM »
Flip side,

Chequer plate first then I'll coat the rest in green.

Coat of undercoat then sprayed black.



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Re: Bonnet Makeover
« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2013, 07:03:00 AM »
Thats better.......
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Re: Bonnet Makeover
« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2013, 07:08:32 AM »
Aye, definitely. Another coat tonight and then the green!
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Re: Bonnet Makeover
« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2013, 07:11:32 AM »
That is of course the lasy way, I took my chequer plate off, the cack that was underneath was incredible expected I suppose.
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Re: Bonnet Makeover
« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2013, 07:14:57 AM »
I attempted that with one of the wings but they are sealed on with sealant as well as rivets :( so wont be too much muck! Bonnet is the same!
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Re: Bonnet Makeover
« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2013, 10:18:40 PM »
Finished product

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Re: Bonnet Makeover
« Reply #11 on: August 30, 2013, 07:47:02 PM »
Looks pretty smart Stephen 8)
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Re: Bonnet Makeover
« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2013, 09:06:40 PM »
Cheers Malc, getting there, making a start on the wings & doors next! Full car should be done for Mudmaster :)
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Re: Bonnet Makeover
« Reply #13 on: August 30, 2013, 10:17:27 PM »
Nice job  ;) what did you use to clean and pain the checker plate I've yet to find a paint that stays on more than a couple months
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Re: Bonnet Makeover
« Reply #14 on: August 30, 2013, 10:27:59 PM »
Hi mate,

I just basically cleaned up the chequer plate with a scrubber & soapy water. I attempted wire brush on a drill and decided it was taking too long lol

The base coat is 2 coats of industrial grey undercoat (as on tin), this was applied by brush. The top coats x2 was just Halfords Satin Spray which I had left over as I sprayed my other bits of chequer plate with it. I haven't had an issues with the paint coming off, yet!
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