Bodywork Project in Lichfield

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Hi, my name is David Atkins and I am an owner of a 1960 Morris 1000 which is in need of bodywork, mainly cosmetic paint restoration. However I am a complete virgin when it comes to this type of work and I would dearly like to know local members (in and around Lichfield) who can give me the best way to approach this work as I really want to do this myself. Looking forward to hearing from you - I can be contacted direct on 07866844170 or leave a message here, many thanks David

[moggiethouable]

If the damage is merely faded paint in patches David use T cut with a duster.
It looks like liquid polish but contains mild abrasives, rub in a circular motion on the affected area.
Rub it off and then apply a polish in the same manner.
For mildly rusted areas or blisters, you will need fine wet and dry carborundum paper,check with your local parts supplier.
You should get a block of rectangular wood that fits nicely in the palm of your hand,wrap the wet and dry paper around it,dip the wood and wet and dry in water,rub down the blisters until smooth to the touch.
The reason for the water is to stop the paint that you will remove, clogging up the wet and dry paper,this will save a bit of money,wet and dry is expensive if you keep throwing it away.
You can now dry and apply a rust protecting paint, zinc or some such,again take advice from your local stockist.
Get masking tape to protect parts that dont want paint on.
Let the area dry off and apply a grey primer paint aerosol.
Leave to harden.A couple of hours.
Apply the top coat leave to harden overnight,gently apply the T cut and polish again.
You will make mistakes, we all do, but practice makes perfect.
I have mainly touched the front and back wings on mine,they aint perfect,but they look ok.[frame][/frame]

[bmcecosse]

The above is of course very much simplified... The primer and paint need to go on with many very light coats - with considerable drying and rubbing down in between each coat... And all best done in warm/sunny weather....

[lambrettalad]

......with no wind and a day off for all the lovely flying insects,that the vapours attract

ps I can pop over to help/ show you how to feather edges etc pm me

[moggiethouable]

The above is of course very much simplified... The primer and paint need to go on with many very light coats - with considerable drying and rubbing down in between each coat... And all best done in warm/sunny weather....

But its a lovely way to get lost in a daze for a couple of hours,and the satisfaction of a job well done afterwards.
It aint difficult either, if one possesses the patience of Jobe of course and the missus goes shopping,a long way away.