auf_wiedersehen_pet's build thread.

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

Latest installment......

Can't wait to do the roof - the laquer is absolutely shot!

 

[Dr_evil]

Scooby bonnet scoop looks a bit odd to put it politely

 

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

Scooby bonnet scoop looks a bit odd to put it politely

It would do if it was from a Scooby! It's from an Isuzu Trooper. :doh::doh:

 

[Dr_evil]

It would do if it was from a Scooby! It's from an Isuzu Trooper. :doh::doh:

thats even worse!

 

[thebiglad]

Oh Rob, what have you done !!!!

Your Disco looked so beautiful before, but now with that green, oh dear me no.

I do like the scoop though.

Dave

 

[Mr Noisy]

Amazing how tastes differ, some like the scoop, some the colour, others not, etc!

I have my opinions

 

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

Your Disco looked so beautiful before

The big catch is the laquer is going/gone! The roof is totally fubar'ed and there are patches going on the doors too. So, the paint needed doing. I can spray but not metallics because I don't want to die doing it. That leaves "plain" colours. I want to be able to say I've done it myself so I opted for rollers and a subtle colour of Kwaka green.

I've never been one to blend in with the crowd!!

Amazing how tastes differ, some like the scoop, some the colour, others not, etc!

I have my opinions

.......and you?

 

[thebiglad]

The big catch is the laquer is going/gone! The roof is totally fubar'ed and there are patches going on the doors too. So, the paint needed doing. I can spray but not metallics because I don't want to die doing it. That leaves "plain" colours. I want to be able to say I've done it myself so I opted for rollers and a subtle colour of Kwaka green.

I've never been one to blend in with the crowd!!



.......and you?

Hi Rob, sorry if I offended you it wasn't intentional. It's just that to me your Disco is probably was of the best, most sorted I'd ever seen.

I accept completely the practical approach you are taking to the re-paint, Kwaka green is a VERY noticeable colour.

And to answer your question - I steer my own boat, for better or worse.

Dave

 

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

Hi Rob, sorry if I offended you it wasn't intentional. It's just that to me your Disco is probably was of the best, most sorted I'd ever seen.

I accept completely the practical approach you are taking to the re-paint, Kwaka green is a VERY noticeable colour.

And to answer your question - I steer my own boat, for better or worse.

Dave

Hi Dave,

I wasn't offended - did I come over that way - sorry. The Disco is still "sorted", it's just a bit in ya face now. Wait until it's finished!!

I started planning it here.....

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/respray-courtesy-photoshop-200606.html

If I get bored I fancy Cadburys purple next.

 

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

And to answer your question - I steer my own boat, for better or worse.

That's the best way by far. Do right by your family, your friends and yourself and if others don't like it they can go f:censored::censored::censored: themselves!

I'm more than happy if people don't like the paint, scoop or lack of mud - it's mine and I love it.

 

[MPfive]

Looking good. Did you sand it down in the end or just give it another coat?

 

[thebiglad]

That's the best way by far. Do right by your family, your friends and yourself and if others don't like it they can go f:censored::censored::censored: themselves!

I'm more than happy if people don't like the paint, scoop or lack of mud - it's mine and I love it.

When I was a alot younger and trying to climb "the greasy pole" my job was always uppermost in my mind to the detriment to my family, but with age comes wisdom so I agree, family first, proper mates next and that's about it.

Cheers
Dave

PS That Cadbury purple is a REALLY cool colour !!!!!!

 

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

I used a Stanley knife blader holder thing to remove the "Camel" black bonnet. Sanded the whole bonnet with very worn sanding pads and a palm sander. Washed & dried. Tack ragged. Primered. Rubbed down with 600 W&D. Washed & dried. Tack ragged. First green. Rubbed down with 2000 W&D. Washed & dried. Tack ragged. Second green. Not touching that coat for a week. Probably rub with 2000 and polish to finish.

 

[Mr Noisy]

The 'roller' finish is going to be better than most people could achieve with a spray gun!!

I REALLY wish this forum had a thumbs up smilie available, would get used a lot in this thread!

 

[cox325]

this is brilliant, bigger balls than me going for that GREEN, kinda grows on you!! I got my tin of nato green going on in the summer. Im liking it more and more......:screaming_bug_eye_f

 

[discomark10]

I love the green... but the mrs dont! Lol

 

[disco147]

Looking very bright mate! you going to newbury?

 

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

Looking very bright mate! you going to newbury?

Yep - You should be able to spot me in the car park.

See you there maybe?

 

[1ewwy]

Looking awesome that colour is great although would it have made sense to offload it before ou painted? Very jealous though

 

[disco147]

I dont think we'll miss you! Lol i'm still undecided at the moment but will let you know if we make an appearance!