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71 rebuild
Scott:
--- Quote from: Jethro on July 13, 2015, 09:18:48 PM --- Brad No!
I think i saw a silicon spot, top D/S, rear quarter pillar, just below the roof turret :banghead: Craig can you see it ????
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I see something that looks like an aerial hole but that's it.
Did you dry or wet sand it? I'd have thought 800 would be a bit rough for clear, but I'm no expert.
wabco40:
--- Quote from: Scott on July 14, 2015, 08:39:52 AM ---I see something that looks like an aerial hole but that's it.
Did you dry or wet sand it? I'd have thought 800 would be a bit rough for clear, but I'm no expert.
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Jethro's just taking the p#iss Scott, its just a light reflection. Having said that it has its fair share of defects. Yes, it still has the antenna hole.
It was wet sanded. I was going the start with 1200 - 1500 but was advised that starting with too fine a paper will not cut off the high points but rather round them over. The 800 will flatten the surface but you need to know when to stop and also keep away from the edges. Next comes the time consuming part of sanding out the 800 scratches.
Scott:
I did notice you've kept away from all the sharp lines. It'd only take a second to burn through the clear in those areas.
wabco40:
After countless hours colour sanding I have finally got the car sanded down to 2500. I jumped straight up to 2000 from the 800 paper and sanded at 90 degrees to the previous grade so I could see when the 800 scratches where gone. Finished off with 2500 paper also at right angles to the previous 2000 direction. I still need to finish the hood and roof panels but they can wait until my next break, besides I am a bit over sanding for now!!!
I have compounded the top half of the left door to see how it looks. It still needs two more grades of finer polish to finish it off. There are a few small faults but I am going to have to live with them.
Back to work again in a few days so will finish buffing when I get back.
Also figured as the vacuum brake booster will be pretty well useless with the new engine I'll fit a hydroboost unit.
I've had the vacuum booster on and off so many times since I've had this car that what normally would be a sh#t of a job I can do quite easy now.
metalhead:
Looking good!
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