Painting your classic

Post by **katiekat** » Fri May 15, 2009 9:19 pm

I might sell Bertie when I've finished so that I can buy another moggie that needs painting.

Post by **jonathon** » Fri May 15, 2009 9:30 pm

Poor o'l Bertie just paint it again,only another colour and save the purchase cost of another car. Dare you to use waterbased and spray in the rain, could be interesting

Post by **katiekat** » Fri May 15, 2009 9:45 pm

Using waterbased and spraying in the rain? The paint would end up on the ground!

I prefer to spray when the temperature is at least 70°F and the humidity is below 50%, but this is Britain!

Post by **katiekat** » Sat May 16, 2009 6:14 pm

Nearly finished now!

Post by **katiekat** » Sat May 16, 2009 6:16 pm

Bertie's backside!

Post by **aupickup** » Sat May 16, 2009 6:28 pm

looks ok, is that blooming on the rear bootlid

did you get much overspray

Post by **jonathon** » Sat May 16, 2009 6:30 pm

There's loads on the fence panel infront

Post by **aupickup** » Sat May 16, 2009 6:35 pm

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Post by **katiekat** » Sat May 16, 2009 7:13 pm

I've still got a little work to do. Some sanding and repainting, door needs a repair, and then some sort of polish!

Can anyone recommend some wax to bring up the shine a bit?

Post by **aupickup** » Sat May 16, 2009 7:37 pm

needs to be cut back, buffed and then polish

i use canauba wax

Post by **katiekat** » Sat May 16, 2009 7:46 pm

Thanks au!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat May 16, 2009 8:23 pm

Looks great - but there is some cutting back to be done. Use cutting paste and elbow grease, followed by T cut - and then eventually - hard wax polish. But I would let the paint harden (in the sun if possible) for a week or so before doing anything.

Post by **katiekat** » Sat May 16, 2009 8:34 pm

Thanks bmc, I'll do that!

Post by **LouiseM** » Sat May 16, 2009 8:44 pm

Well the car's on ebay now with a 7 day auction so I don't think you'll get the chance to harden the paint for a week before polishing

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat May 16, 2009 8:56 pm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MORRIS-MINOR-1000 ... 7C294%3A50

And in our own 'Sales' section too.

Post by **katiekat** » Thu May 21, 2009 4:26 pm

I'm nearly finished now. I've never worked so hard in all my life! I've never been so dirty either. It's been worth it though as I have learnt so much and I'm pleased with the end result.

Post by **ASL642** » Thu May 21, 2009 4:35 pm

Are you Trafalgar blue all over

I was when we finished spraying our son's car. I couldn't get the paint from around my nails so I painted them dark blue!

Post by **katiekat** » Thu May 21, 2009 5:48 pm

Yes I am! I think I'll get some nail varnish then as my nails look really horrible!

Post by **ani** » Thu May 21, 2009 8:50 pm

Hi Kate, Looks really really nice - I bet you're enjoying a rest! Certainly deserved What's next?