Air pressure

[Dave Lowes]

Daft question time. Im going to hopefully put the paint on the car tomorrow. What air pressure (at the gun) do you guys use. I know there is a happy medium between orange peel and masses of overspray. Kind regards. Dave.

[seanick]

50 at the gun. Please bear in mind I don't know. What I am talking about!!
Good luck!
Its never the last coat, until its the last coat!

[davecymru]

I take it that you're painting cellulose?
I tried a few different guns and got the best results on my setup with a cheap suction feed gun from screw fix! I found that the best way to set the pressure was through trial and error by painting a test piece (back of garage door!) first!

The one thing that made a massive difference for me was when I added an external pressure regulator and moisture trap.

Good luck!

[Dave Lowes]

Car sprayed. As i thought, black shows every tiny mark. Have some rubbing down now with 2000 grit and then a good polish with G6 and G3 paste. Any ideas how long i should leave the paint go off before attacking it with wet an dry?

[landmannnn]

It depends on the ambient temperature and how many coats of paint you applied. Six months would be ideal, but nobody can wait that long!
Four weeks is about right.

[Dave Lowes]

Is that even with cellulose?

[landmannnn]

Yea, celly never really dries which is why it is a really good paint for cars, it stays flexible.;

[Hammy]

Car sprayed. As i thought, black shows every tiny mark. Have some rubbing down now with 2000 grit and then a good polish with G6 and G3 paste. Any ideas how long i should leave the paint go off before attacking it with wet an dry?

Come on Dave.... No photos, it didn't happen lol. Let's the black beauty mate

[Dave Lowes]

Its hiding in shame until i cut it back. Looks like a big black orange at the moment.

[Hammy]

we wont be able to tell that on here mate.... come on Id love to see it in black

[Dave Lowes]

Will take some later. Off into the garage for my allowance of one hour once the kids kids have gone to bed:)

[Dave Lowes]

The car is all one colour at last. Just have to wait for the paint to harden now before i can colour sand it. http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/davelowes/0A3285CD-7C7D-43B3-88CA-5C986DDE1B8C-24863-00000745FDA1D556_zps4de40434.jpghttp://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/davelowes/0A3285CD-7C7D-43B3-88CA-5C986DDE1B8C-24863-00000745FDA1D556_zps4de40434.jpg

[landmannnn]

Inside that metal shed in this weather you probably only need to leave it a couple of days before polishing.
If you bad mixed the last coat just right it would have come up more shiney, not to criticise, I can only get it right by luck....

I quite enjoy the last bit, flattening with 2000 and cutting compound to bring out the hidden shine.

[Dave Lowes]

Yeah its quite rewarding. Not very easy to spray in such a small area so i always knew there would be more work to do once the paint was on. Black does show every imperfection but i really wanted it that colour.

[Dave Lowes]

Despite the lovely orange peel affect i feel the black sets the wheels off nicely. When i can get it out of the garage i will take some more pictures stood further back :)http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/davelowes/E8063A7A-E740-4D00-805B-5D8DC342FBF8-25281-0000075B09928B22_zpsf08d9019.jpg
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/davelowes/B3D128F8-F0DA-483B-AADB-2F9DA5E9C4BE-25281-0000075B009BD133_zps25bd6b41.jpg

[tonyt]

I like the black, both my main cars are black, well my Prelude is dark gray, but looks black, as you can see in my latest post about an related incident and a differnt car, but I thought it was worth posting, keep up the good work.

[kenny-d]

my turn key build from Chris is black too, def excellent choice! If you are going to Stoneleigh you'll see it, it's being used by Chris as a demo car and I'm picking it up on Mon.

[Hammy]

i too like the black but keep swinging back to sticking with BRG from the donor... only time will tell.....

[Dave Lowes]

You cant have a ferrari tribute in BRG. Thats like dressing father Christmas in yellow :)

[Hammy]

my absolute reason for BRG is to keep it a tribute to the 60s world famous cars and not Italy. each to their own but I will never try to create a replicar. still dont know what colour it will be but..... Jag, cobra daytona, gto and maserati are all in my build. there will be different rear lights different vents etc etc. Its a tribute to the 60s for me with a couple of twists.....

[Dave Lowes]

Top answer. I love the way that everyone has gone their own way with builds. I was stuck for colours too. Its a big decision. Good luck choosing.

[Dave Lowes]

Interested to know what the rest of you have put in the recess on the front. I have gone for these grilles. I ordered 2 of them not realising they came as a pair so i have two spare. Not sure if i should put them in the bonnet as in my picture or not. Also i think the headlight covers look great, even if it is cracked (sorry Chris). Looking forward to the show on Sunday. http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/davelowes/F48EFB4F-F784-40D8-AEE1-AF86664A0F33-13108-000003BF339A99A6_zpsf890d2ca.jpg http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/davelowes/2D27169D-DAB1-4CD6-B626-F5E9414704B7-13108-000003BEC43183B9_zpsec25a2f0.jpg http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/davelowes/5B047931-FF98-43CF-9A77-64D9D99D1FF7-13108-000003BEDB9BE0D1_zps3544a023.jpg

[garyh]

Dave, I would'nt put them on the bonnet. Just sell them. How do you secure headlight covers?

[Dave Lowes]

The covers will be screwed on using some nice chrome screws all the way around the edge. I wanted some rims to go around the outside but because of the complexity of the curves they are a nightmare to produce. The cover at the moment is taped on as it is cracked as a result of driving over it:(

[Hammy]

looking good Dave, if your gonna put it on the bonnet Id stick over the the induction with a scoop

[landmannnn]

I was thinking of jag xk8 fogs...
http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad128/landmannnn/mx250/IMG_20130503_195822.jpg (http://s928.photobucket.com/user/landmannnn/media/mx250/IMG_20130503_195822.jpg.html)

[Dave Lowes]

My latest progress. I put it out in the sun to bake the paint a bit. http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/davelowes/DAC404D3-097F-4980-BAE3-6D33437D5928-35250-00000A54A6A86FAE_zpsd4a5b19e.jpg
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/davelowes/901FDA6B-CF02-4D1E-9CB8-4492383F9527-35250-00000A63DFB359A0_zps15d0754e.jpg

[Hammy]

looks amazing!!!! Id be worried about those arches though Dave

[Dave Lowes]

It looks worse than it is. I cut away quite a lot inside the arch area from the original rear wings. The tyre sits inside the new arch. The picture looks like the wheel is closer to the edge than it is. Plus ive hardened the suspension up so there is not much movement :)

[Tribute Automotive]

Great stance Dave. The car looks really period in black, I will be posting pictures of Ken's black car soon.

[y cymro]

Good job Dave. Black really suits the shape too. Love the wheels and the stance.

[Hammy]

Dave what are those vents in the B pillar? Did you make them?

[tonyt]

Aaaagh! now I want to paint mine black, and I want it to be a hard top, mayby next project.

[Dave Lowes]

Thanks for the comments. Hammy the grilles are from CBS. I cut them in so that they sit flush and bonded them from behind.

[Dave Lowes]

Lots of cutting back to do yet. Nearlly finished with the 800 grit. Then its the 1500 then the 2000 then two grades of cutting paste. I will have shoulders like arnie when im done:)

[tonyt]

To quote a German friend "sand until the Doctor comes" its all worth it in the end.:icon_lol:

[Dave Lowes]

To quote a German friend "sand until the Doctor comes" its all worth it in the end.:icon_lol:

Yes i liked that to. But as we say in Wales it will be done now in a minute:)

[Hammy]

I love that saying. Chris on your build manual you need to add a phase called exactly that. Sanding til the Doctor comes....

[seanick]

Aaaagh! now I want to paint mine black, and I want it to be a hard top, mayby next project.

Ditto that. Well, maybe I will!
Hope to get the covers off mid June........

[Tribute Automotive]

Ditto that. Well, maybe I will!
Hope to get the covers off mid June........

....... and drive to Dorset on the 29th? :nod:

[seanick]

Okay, I may need to get going a bit earlier, but if push comes to shove, I will 'do a Patrice and hire a trailer!!

[Hammy]

Really looking forward to the 29th and seeing all the various build stages. Back to work tomorrow and gutted knowing how slowly my progress will be from here. Still Ive achieved my aim and its on the road

[Hammy]

Youve actually made me think about doing mine black again now (posted on your other page by accident)

[Dave Lowes]

Heres where im at. Hours and hours of wet sanding left yet:(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/davelowes/18286999-D043-4210-B44D-629C5D0D976F-49505-00000E67638CA15B_zps7dc78feb.jpg

[Dave Lowes]

Slowly building it up now. http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/davelowes/FD4B6004-6780-446F-9675-4AEADF3822BE-15078-0000042DBCD6A7C4_zpsb288e4c9.jpg

[landmannnn]

Looks like you can see light at the end of the tunnel though.

[Dave Lowes]

Yeah slowly. Need to buff the paint now with paste. Got to say it looks better in the photographs than it does in real life :)

[Tribute Automotive]

Yeah slowly. Need to buff the paint now with paste. Got to say it looks better in the photographs than it does in real life :)

It looks great to me Dave :icon_biggrin:

[chargerstang]

Slowly building it up now. http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/davelowes/FD4B6004-6780-446F-9675-4AEADF3822BE-15078-0000042DBCD6A7C4_zpsb288e4c9.jpg


Have a question.
What tail lights are these from?
The chrome rings look great, I like that.
Where I can get such rings for our Land Rover lights?
A source where I can buy that would make me happy.

[landmannnn]

These look like mini lights http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/product/BLMC_Mini_Style_Flush_Mount_Set_Of_8._4_Red%2C_2_A mber_2_Clear_708SET

[chargerstang]

:thumb:
thanks

[Dave Lowes]

Hi both. They certainly are from CBS :)

[Dave Lowes]

After loads of faffing about with badges ive decided to go with the contraversial ferrari badge. Oh well:) http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/davelowes/C1B1C252-C3A1-4035-BE61-B05154BF6F60-6366-000001C483080738_zpsd4666e1e.jpg

[oxford1360]

You built it, you can finish it how you like. Looks good to me.

[Dave Lowes]

Very true. And it is a ferrari tribute after all.

[Dave Lowes]

Latest pictures. http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/davelowes/3F49A625-382F-492A-9DCB-2AFCC7B2CBCB-12504-0000039236EA2EB9_zps19b7e98a.jpg
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/davelowes/9610CC36-8F80-43A8-BC99-AC49F7FA3A41-12504-000003923E3BAA63_zpscd5337f4.jpg
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/davelowes/30B470B6-4BD6-4C81-8CBC-C4A5ED6C6963-12504-000003924E219D58_zps3d4e0fef.jpg
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/davelowes/8DBF0CC9-A457-40E7-918E-145B92C4F725-12504-0000039254A95BB3_zpsd09f6c49.jpg

[seanick]

Looks flippin cool !

[landmannnn]

All that polishing was wortwhile - looks really clean and simple.

[Dave Lowes]

To be honest the paint looks loads better in the pictures. I need to colour sand it still but i figured that i would never have it ready if i kept doing that, so ive got it to a roughly acceptable standard and will then work on it over the winter. Just the loose ends to tie up now but they seem to be the bits that take ages.

[chargerstang]

looks nice i am happy to see al the cars next week:thumb:

[Dave Lowes]

My car is finally road legal. Thanks to DVLA and VOSA for taking my money. http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/davelowes/AA5E79FF-2B7C-4BA8-B213-0F366576E1D6-14313-00000420D0974961_zps3efaf6b1.jpghttp://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/davelowes/A8467279-A26E-40AD-91E7-689AC0F68E45-14313-00000421E938A91D_zps6653d040.jpghttp://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/davelowes/D8F0AA70-3C97-47A2-B6F8-3D23D49534B9-14313-00000420D87EF9BD_zpsc1cb46cf.jpghttp://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/davelowes/90D8BF21-FC55-4F15-A652-945618F73AA1-14313-00000420C277C577_zps9fc0d9d0.jpg

[seanick]

Yoooo Hoooooo!!!! Looks really great, you've done a fine job. Love the stripes, and the Roundels too. Don't fancy finishing mine off do you?
N

[landmannnn]

Good job Dave.

[davecymru]

Very nice!

[Dave Lowes]

Thanks all. I'm done building cars now. Going to enjoy driving this one for a bit:)

[patoune]

Magnifique!

[Dave Lowes]

Thanks Patrice.

[fatbloke]

That looks fantastic Dave, great job. Hope mine looks half as good.

[Dave Lowes]

Some of the things ive been doing over the last few weeks include covering the dash in cream leather and fitting a very loud straight through exhaust. Ive really been enjoying driving it. It attracts a lot of attention. Cant wait for the next meet which hopefully i will be able to make this time:)http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/davelowes/67E5AC0E-8986-4B28-9B13-650BB5DF376C-7447-000000D001E42F7B_zpsc411ad82.jpg http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/davelowes/4F8064AD-A727-458D-AAEA-86B556FC02B0-7447-000000D00705619D_zps9c97a49f.jpg http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/davelowes/90E86F15-92EC-4C9A-975D-501AD2BFE209-7447-000000D00F9E0AF5_zpsea381e16.jpg

[WorldClassAccident]

How difficult was the interior? Did you just stretch the leather over what was already there or did you add a foam layer? What did you use to fix the leather? Any tips on avoiding wrinkles in the corner?

Yes, I will be retrimming my BMW/Maserati when I get the body finished

[Dave Lowes]

To be honest its been a nightmare. I stretched the material over the existing dash and glued it in place with contact adhesive. Its been a bit of a job. On the edges ive warmed the material with a hair dryer to make it more pliable. Im sure it will be worth it in the end:)

[Dave Lowes]

Hello everyone. Seems like ages since I've been on here. I've been enjoying driving the car for the latter part of the summer. Hoping to drive it to the NEC next month for the classic car show. I've been busy repairing what the knucklehead in my garage did. When I took the car for mot he managed to squeeze the front end over the sliding jack on the ramp. Hence reversing off led to a horrendous cracking and ripping noise, my two headlight covers snapping and flying off and a lovely crack right down the front end along the bottom of the bonnet. Be warned at mot time, these cars are quite low to the ground. (Especially when you've lowered it:)

[kenny-d]

How is yours in the rain, I can't seem to cure water dripping in the top ofthe door windows, tried extra rubber sealing strip.

[Dave Lowes]

It seems ok. I used the stick on D seal from CBS. I will try and take some pictures for you.

[Danny_HUFC]

Where did you get your exhaust from dave? I think im going to make mine myself (straight through pipes) but I'l need some professional twin tips for the end, i like the look of them

ive seen these... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360489574859?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

but thy look too thin and shite to be honest!

[Dave Lowes]

I got mine from eBay but it was a complete kit that I had to cut to length myself. I will try and find it and post a link. It was straight through but it was way too loud. So I got myself a small muffler and put it just after the cat. Still sounds lovely, burbles and pops.

[Dave Lowes]

http://bit.ly/17qxoae try this. If not look at Ashley quad exhaust kit.

[Danny_HUFC]

thats ideal for what im after and as far as im concerned the louder the better haha. how much did you pay for yours as that has a 'best offer' button? cheers

[Dave Lowes]

I think I paid the price on the listing. It took some jiggling to fit but looks good. When I say its loud i mean painfully ear bleedingly loud to the point I couldn't take it above 3000 rpm. With a small muffler in line it's still loud but much better. It's suprising the sound you can get out of a 1.6 engine :)

[Danny_HUFC]

I know the feeling, my last kit car was a Ferrari 360 replica and that was just the 1.8vvti engine, with a straight through, no back box, no muffler and not even a cat in sight!....

http://youtu.be/-fCBcge6GSg