auf_wiedersehen_pet's build thread.

[JonnyP]

I'd cut down on labour and go just one coat of primer?!

Gonna be a task otherwise id have thought?!

I just slapped my topcoat straight on, but there is a fundamental difference I guess

Yeah I agree.. You shouldn't need to prime first Auf. I am no expert though, so best check..
I am looking forward to seeing it finished. It will be very "in your face" straight after you painted it, until it settles down..

This was mine just after I painted it..

And then looking much better once it had all settled down..

I know the top shot has the sun on it, but it was really bright and I was wondering what the hell have I done lol.
Just thought I would show you that, cos you might have the same feeling straight after you have painted..

 

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

I'd cut down on labour and go just one coat of primer?!

Gonna be a task otherwise id have thought?!

I just slapped my topcoat straight on, but there is a fundamental difference I guess

I'm still at the "suck it and see" stage - Oh, Matron!

I think some panels will need two coats. The roof is shagged as the laquer is shot and flaking/powdering everywhere and the bonnet is black/red so I want to ensure these are primed well. The others might just get one coat.

It will be very "in your face" straight after you paint it...

I know the top shot has the sun on it, but it was really bright and I was wondering what the hell have I done lol.
Just thought I would show you that, cos you might have the same feeling straight after you have painted..

If it turns out as bright as this I'll be very happy. I want the sky to glow green when I'm out in it.

 

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

I want the sky to glow green when I'm out in it.

This is what I want.

 

[Mr Noisy]

This is what I want.

Tee hee

 

[JonnyP]

Lol..

 

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

Over 20,000 views!

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[JonnyP]

Over 20,000 views!

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I just clicked on here expecting an exciting update with loads of pics and all I get is a boring fact..

 

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

I just clicked on here expecting an exciting update with loads of pics and all I get is a boring fact..

More exciting photos tonight - I promise.

Just for you, here's one of my favourites from days gone by............

 

[Mr Noisy]

ooo its filthy and must be cleansed!!

front seat passenger is having a whale of a time i can see

 

[JonnyP]

More exciting photos tonight - I promise.

Just for you, here's one of my favourites from days gone by............

Hmmm, now I feel even more ****ed off cos we didn't get any snow down here this Winter..
Like the icicles

 

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

front seat passenger is having a whale of a time i can see

She was only two when that was taken.

Hmmm, now I feel even more ****ed off cos we didn't get any snow down here this Winter..
Like the icicles

Don't be ****ed off - the photo was January 2010.

 

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

Note to self (don't ya just hate that phrase); Don't splash thinners on a recently painted bonnet!!

At least I can test the primer/no primer debate.

Tentative start.

1st coat is bubble city!!

Flattened slightly with empty roller.

Dry but not hard!

Not bad if I say so myself. Next step, flatten with 2000 W&D and recoat.

 

[JonnyP]

Thats looking pretty good chap. I found a mohair roller best when I did my 110, but I didn't know about dry rolling back then. The colour looks great :0)

 

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

Thats looking pretty good chap. I found a mohair roller best when I did my 110, but I didn't know about dry rolling back then. The colour looks great :0)

Did you lose any fibres? Everything I've read say stay clear of fibre/mohair. I might have a dabble on another panel.

 

[thought it was mine!]

use mohair in a water based paint, then wash out and use.That what most of the decorators recommend

 

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

I love the way rain sits on new paint.

Prepping the bonnet.

 

[JonnyP]

Did you lose any fibres? Everything I've read say stay clear of fibre/mohair. I might have a dabble on another panel.

None at all, Mohair rollers are meant for top gloss work.

 

[wrasse69]

thats going to look wicked!

are you mixing the paint with thinners?

thanks lee

 

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

thats going to look wicked!

are you mixing the paint with thinners?

thanks lee

I'm following this technique: http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f16/repaint-your-land-rover-using-diy-methods-tools-200295.html

No thinners as the rollers could fall apart.

 

[Mr Noisy]

Looking good mate, lol, like ****TT it's going to be bright, you legend