nedloh312 Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 Check out Ceva Car Transport. Original quote for door-to-door was like 1.2k but ended up paying 800ish because i negotiated it haha Quote
reverendzed Posted November 14, 2009 Author Posted November 14, 2009 I have been so busy lately that the Zed has had to wait, however that all changed today when I got out there and sanded, paint stripped, wire brushed (this is a bare metal respray) and etch primed half of the zed. the great news is no surprises and almost rust free body...I've got a very large smile about that! ...this week my nocturnal activities will turn to the doors which also will go back to bare metal...I'm actually amazed at how much i got done...I'm motivated again! Quote
C.A.R. Posted November 14, 2009 Posted November 14, 2009 It's good! Thanks for the phone call too brother - see you soon... Quote
reverendzed Posted November 14, 2009 Author Posted November 14, 2009 Lurchos...Is nothing sacred? For anyone that doesn't know Lurch offered me free welding if I would pull a stupid face...of course I obliged! Quote
Brabham Posted November 14, 2009 Posted November 14, 2009 Hey Rev, What kind of etch primer do you use? Spray can stuff? What is the difference between normal primer and etch primer? Cheers. Quote
reverendzed Posted November 14, 2009 Author Posted November 14, 2009 The etch is designed to do just that...etch onto/into bare metal compared to primer which sits on top of the substrate. I then sand back to metal anywhere I need to fill. the etch primarily is to protect the metal and give a good key for subsequent coats. Quote
zzzzed Posted November 15, 2009 Posted November 15, 2009 i dont like how fast you work!! please slow down you make me look bad nice work mate Quote
reverendzed Posted November 27, 2009 Author Posted November 27, 2009 A little more progress today. Since I have the guards off I wire brushed everything then treated with Epoxy rust etch, no major rust was found it was pretty clean. What I did find though was a rubber drain pipe that leads from the area under the windscreen wipers (I call it a scuttle panel?) and exits under the front guards, they were clogged with about 2 cups of dirt in each!. It got me thinking though,when they drain rain that water hits the inside of the guard and dribbles down to the bottom where all guards rust out! I'm going to gloss epoxy the inside of my guards so they are completely water proof or attach a fitting to a small tube and have the outlet slightly exiting from the underside of the guards. Also got into the rear hatch latch panel which I should have all fixed up by this time tomorrow! Quote
luvemfast Posted November 27, 2009 Posted November 27, 2009 I think I can speak for us all when I say SLOW DOWN REV, YOU ARE MAKING THE REST OF US LOOK BAD! Quote
reverendzed Posted November 28, 2009 Author Posted November 28, 2009 NO slowing down...I want to paint after christmas, I hate being Zedless! here's what I did this afternoon. Quote
FLEXZED Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 hey rev dont use the COLD as a fire extingisher PLEASEEEEEEEEE Loui Quote
reverendzed Posted November 29, 2009 Author Posted November 29, 2009 Loui, the cold was to keep me going!! and thanks Mick for the encouragement. I'm still fluctuating between 2 colors with my window of opportunity getting smaller to make the choice. I should have all the bodywork dome by Christmas with color in January. Quote
Kodie Posted November 29, 2009 Posted November 29, 2009 WOW! Just WOW! You move so fast! I have 33 days off work from this coming wednesday (first holiday in nealy 3 years) and reading your thread has lit a fire under me! Cheers for the motivation! Quote
xs180sx Posted November 29, 2009 Posted November 29, 2009 Nice work mate. Question? Has this car had any body work done on it before. I cant get over how little rust it has in it. Quote
reverendzed Posted November 29, 2009 Author Posted November 29, 2009 Nil rust work been done before, so yes really happy with what I've found. Rev. Quote
MaygZ Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 Rev, nice work. Forgive a (stupid) question from a bloke who knows nothing, but ... The bits that you have welded (or it looks like brazed) on the rear hatch/brace. Did you make them from scratch or are they cut from a donor? While I'm displaying my ignorance, what did you use to strip the body? paper or chemical? What grade of paper or what brand of chemical? That's enough from me for a while. Again, looks good. Quote
reverendzed Posted November 30, 2009 Author Posted November 30, 2009 Hi, there's no real stupid questions when it comes to reno's. These panels were welded with a mig welder, one of the panels where the hatch sill is I used a replacement panel which I cut sections from to replace. The other pieces I made up myself from metal. I stripped the whole car with paint stripper, I buy one for super cheap in a 4l can it works great. Just make sure you don't let it dry on the metal and it is all thoroughly cleaned down and then prep sol washed before you attempt to put any etch primer on. Hope this helps. Rev. Quote
MaygZ Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 Yes it helps a lot. Does 4 litres do the whole car? I assume it it done outside as it is probably quite messing? I can't wait until I actually have a Zed. I'm like a kid in a candy shop, and giving my wife the sharts. Quote
reverendzed Posted December 1, 2009 Author Posted December 1, 2009 Yep! 4 lt will normally do it unless it has multiple layers of paint. Buy some cheap bunnings drop sheets put it under the car and go for it. When you're finished scoop up the plastic and get rid of it! Rev. Quote
zzzzed Posted December 1, 2009 Posted December 1, 2009 dont forget when you after you have applyed the stripper to cover it with a plastic drop sheet and let it sit for about half an hour. Oh and scratch up the paint surface nice and good before you start Quote
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